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2.0 Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to provide appropriate methods relating to the
control of monitoring and measuring devices.
The procedure ensures that all monitoring and measuring equipment is
identified, registered and maintained so that monitoring and measuring can be
carried out in a manner consistent with inspection and test requirements.
The procedure also ensures that records of calibration and verification are
maintained and that appropriate actions are taken if equipment is found to be
out of calibration.
3.0 Scope
This procedure applies to personnel performing monitoring and measurement
activities and the monitoring and measuring devices needed to provide
evidence of conformity of product to determined requirements.
Control of monitoring and measuring devices
Equipment maintenance
4.0 Responsibilities
All employees are responsible for verifying that instrument they use to
monitor process or measure items are within their calibration period and for
ensuring that such instruments are capable of measuring to required
accuracy and tolerance.
5.0 Terms
Calibration: Comparison of a measurement standard or instrument of known
accuracy with another standard or instrument to detect, corrective, report, or
eliminate by adjustment any variation in the accuracy of the item being compared.
Calibration Period: Period during which a certified calibration is valid.
Monitoring:
Routine
measurement
or
observation
of
monitoring
measuring
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6.0.
Procedure
calibration frequencies
presently in use.
Monitoring and measuring equipment used within the manufacturing
equipment.
Equipment which, based on defined parameters, fails calibration is either
repaired and re-calibrated or replaced. If equipment is replaced, a new
equipment reference number is issued and added to the devices List by
7.0.
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