Storage of Material and Equipment - Continued

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Machined surfaces are left adequately protected

Applicable insect and rodent controls are in effect

Applicable shelf-life conditions are in effect

Carcinogens segregated from other materials and equipment

Re-order/restocking is clearly indicated

3.4.3.7 A system should exist which ensures that Material Safety Data Sheets record

identification (MSDS RECID) are readily accessible to the user.

3.4.3.8 The process where regulatory requirements regarding storage and disposal of

materials should be regularly verified to ensure compliance status.

3.4.3.9 When established, automatic reorder/restock criteria should be implemented.

3.4.3.10 Reorder/restock quantities should be reviewed and adjusted on the basis of;

Lead-time

Usage (historical and projected)

Value-added or other established criteria

3.4.3.11 A shelf-life program should be developed which applies to items stored in

warehouses and plants prior to end use. Shelf-life requirements should be

specified for (but not limited to) the following types of items:

rubber components

silicon sealants

certain paints

photosensitive chart paper

photographic material

certain pre-lubed bearings