HANDLING OF GLASSWARE

• OBJECTIVE:

To lay down the procedure for handling of glassware.

• SCOPE:

This SOP is applicable for the procedure for handling of glassware in the laboratory at {Company Name} {Location}.

• RESPONSIBILITY:
• Officer/Executive/Designee Quality Control – Shall be responsible for following the procedure as per SOP.
• Head/Designee Quality Control – Shall be responsible for ensuring compliance as per SOP.
• ACCOUNTABILITY:

             QA Head shall be Accountable for implementation of SOP.

• PROCEDURE:
  • New glassware received shall be checked for appropriateness.
  • In case of broken glassware, the same should be returned to the supplier.
  • Every person shall be aware of cleaning and handling it carefully to avoid any breakage.
  • Glassware, which requires calibration should be calibrated before use.
  • Use Class ‘A’ glass ware for analysis.
  • The calibration certificate for the glassware should be preserved.
  • Class ‘A’ glass ware should be labelled properly and stored in the marked cupboard.
• REFERENCES:

Not Applicable

• ANNEXURES: 

Not Applicable

      ENCLOSURES: SOP Training Record.

• DISTRIBUTION:
• Controlled Copy No. 01  :          Head Quality Assurance
• Controlled Copy No. 02  :         Head Quality Control
• Master Copy                    :          Quality Assurance Department
• ABBREVIATIONS:

• REVISION HISTORY:             

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