OBJECTIVE:
To lay down the procedure for Handling and Usage of poison.
SCOPE:
This procedure is applicable for the Handling and Usage of poison in Laboratory
RESPONSIBILITY:
Quality Control Officer / Executive are responsible to follow procedure as per the procedure mentioned in this SOP.
QC Head is responsible for implementation and compliance of the procedure as per this SOP.
ABBREVIATIONS
SOP : Standard Operating Procedure
QC : Quality Control
A. R. No. : Analytical report number
PROCEDURE:
Health, Safety and Environment :
Use personal protective equipment like hand gloves, nose mask, goggles, etc. while handling of poison.
Avoid dusting, inhalation and contact with skin.
Avoid spillage during usage.
Label appropriately the Glassware used for the analysis.
In case of emergency/accident refer relevant material safety data sheet.
In case of poison with toxic vapors, dispense the same in fuming hood.
Handling Procedure : Receipt
Preferably procure poison in plastic containers and avoid glass containers.
On receipt of the poison, affix a label, detail as Poison No., Received on, Received By,
Expiry Date, Opened on, Valid up to and opened By on the individual pack.
Allot the unique identification number.
Record the entry in usage log book.
Storage
The poison should be stored in dedicated cupboard, under lock and key.
The key of the poison storage cupboard should be in the custody of the Quality Control Manager.
The list of poisons and the ‘Authorized usage copy’ should be kept near the storage cupboard.
Usage
Whenever required concern Analyst should take the key from the Quality Control Manager.
Appropriate personal protective equipments should be used while handling.
The specific item should be checked carefully & taken for weighing as per requirement.
Dispense the required minimum quantity of poison under the supervision of seniors.
Record the following in the Poison usage log.
Quantity consumed for (Item / Product Name).
A.R. No.
Quantity consumed.
Balance quantity.
These entries should be signed by the Analyst.
Close the container properly and store at the designated place and return the keys to Quality Control Manager.
Disposal
Personal protective equipment like hand gloves, nose mask etc. used during analysis, should be collected in polythene bags, Seal the bag and sent to ETP for disposal.
The solution left after the completion of tests should be send to ETP for disposal.
In case of emergency immediately inform Quality Control manager.