All monitoring and measuring devices, which affect product quality or utilized by Production and Quality Control for product acceptance, are subject to the Scale Calibration outlined in this policy. Calibration is to make against nationally or internationally recognized standards. Auto Knitwear uses services of Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) and other renowned sources in the world where required.
PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION:
All monitoring and measuring devices are re-validate any product determined to have been inspected or processed by out of calibration equipment. Calibrated Standard SS Scales are kept by Responsible person.
System is maintained to identify, assess, and re-validate any product determined to have been inspected or processed by out of calibration equipment. Quarterly, check the accuracy of the used measuring scales on production floor, Laboratory and Inspection area.
All calibration, measurement and tests are carried out under suitable environmental conditions and all equipment is maintained and handled to ensure its accuracy and fitness for use. The SS scale kept beside the Calibrated Standard scale and start reading from “Zero” to finish point of the scale.
Calibration and/or adjustment of all measuring, control, and test equipment are to be performed by authorized personnel only.
Need to Record reading every 20 mm interval on the Verification form.
Standard Reading from zero mark (mm) and Unit under Calibration (UUC) from zero mark (mm) is checked parallel every 20cm interval and keep record both scale up to scale reading finish point
If Unit Under Calibration (UUC) from zero mark (mm) reading is more or less than Standard Reading from zero mark (mm) then its called Deviation.
If Unit Under Metal Detector Calibration (UUC) from zero mark (mm) reading is more than Standard Reading from zero mark (mm) then it will be (-) Deviation and if Unit Under Calibration (UUC) from zero mark (mm) reading is less than Standard Reading from zero mark (mm) then it will be (+) Deviation.
If the measurement is within the tolerance level (± 0.05 mm maximum), than the SS Scale is pass or fit for use.
If the measurement is out of tolerance level (more than ± 0.05 mm), than the SS Scale is not pass or unfit for use.
If the Measuring scale reading erased or not seen on the scale then corrective action must be taken.
If the scale reads within the limits specified in step 8, then the scale passes and is fit for use.
If the scale does not pass or unfit for use, make whatever corrective action is required (if necessary, it refer to the supplier). Record the corrective action on the Quarterly Scales Verification Check Form.
After verification, We are using a tag on every ss scale consist of Serial number, date of verification, date of validation, Inspector sign and this tag will change quarterly.
Details of Unit Under Calibration (UUC):
When it is impractical to apply a calibration label directly to an Monitoring and Measurement Device, the calibration label may be affixed to the equipment container or some other suitable measure may be used to reflect calibration status. Any alternate methods shall include the identification number.
Description : Stainless Steel Scale
Manufacturer : Made In China
Model/Type :
Serial Number : of 40
ID No. :Auto/Woven/
Range/Working Range (mm) : 0 to 150 mm.
Location of Verification : Factory Office.
Visual Inspection : Ok
Date of Verification : 01/11/2017
Date of Validation : 01/02/2018
Duration of Verification : Every 03 Month (Quarterly).
Verification Procedure : The verification has been performed under controlled using
Calibrated Scale (Calibrated by OTS, Date: 20/07/2016)
OBSERVATION:
Monitoring and Measurement Device and measurement standards shall be calibrated by Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) or an approved source whose calibration is traceable to any national, international or industrial recognized standard. Length: (Verified against calibrated Scale from OTS)
SL.No.
Standard Reading from zero mark (mm)
Unit Under Calibration (UUC) from zero mark (mm)
Deviation (mm)
Tolerance level
01
20.0
(± 0.05 mm maximum)
02
40.0
03
60.0
04
80.0
05
100.0
06
120.0
07
140.0
08
150.0
09
10
Example 2
Details of Unit Under Calibration (UUC):
Description : Stainless Steel Scale
Manufacturer : Made In Taiwan.
Model/Type :
Serial Number : of 6
ID No. : IIIU
Range/Working Range (mm) : 0 to 300 mm.
Location of Verification : Factory Office.
Visual Inspection : Ok
Date of Verification : 01/11/2014
Date of Validation : 01/02/2018
Duration of Verification : Every 03 Month (Quarterly).
Verification Procedure : The verification has been performed under controlled using
Calibrated Scale (Calibrated by OTS, Date: 20/07/2016)
OBSERVATION:
Reports, or data sheets attesting to the description or identification of the item; the calibration source date of calibration; calibration assigned value; statement of uncertainty; and environment or other conditions under which calibration results were obtained. Certificates or reports are traceable to a recognized source or BSTI. The calibration source shall be responsible for assuring that calibration is traceable to agencies other than recognized source. The measurement standards used in obtaining their results shall be traceable and with the applied standard through documented objective evidence. Length: (Verified against calibrated Scale from OTS)
Quality Control Manager shall assess calibration result every year and based on that assessment he may shorten or lengthier the interval of calibration. When findings deviate from written standards the QA designate will document findings on the Monthly/ Quarterly Internal Audit Form and notify the General Manager of the deviation. Short term action will be initiated and recorded on the Daily / Monthly Check List. Long term action required, will be discussed by management and corrective actions / responsibilities and time frames will be agreed and documented. When a Monitoring and Measurement Device is found to be out of calibration, Quality Control Manager shall: ssess all products manufactured using the defective equipment within the period of last calibration date to date of detection of the defect. This assessment as well as any further actions as detailed below, shall be recorded. Verify if the out of calibration discrepancy found on the Monitoring and Measurement Device equipment is still within requirements for measuring product specification. This is acceptable if the out of calibration condition is still with in the accuracy required for measuring product. Quality Control Manager is responsible for assessing risk posed by the out-of-calibration condition. He may involve Director (Marketing & QC) at his discretion to evaluate any actions necessary including notifying to buyer for recall. If the products are still within the specification, no further action is required.
PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION:
All monitoring and measuring devices, which affect product quality or utilized by Production and Quality Control for product acceptance, are subject to the calibration outlined in this policy.
Calibration is to make against nationally or internationally recognized standards. Auto Knitwear uses services of Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) and other renowned sources in the world where required
Calibration of Monitoring And Measurement Device shall be done at an interval defined in SOP or recording form or as recommended by calibration source. Every day, check the accuracy of the scales on production lines and ingredient weigh-up area.“Zero” the scale and then place 1 kg standard weight on the scale and record the reading.If standard weight reads more than 2 grams outside its stated weight then corrective action must be taken.
Written Standard Operating Procedure shall be used for all calibration of Monitoring and Measurement Device where calibration will be done internally using house method or to calibrate working device using calibrated standard.
If the scale reads within the limits specified in step 2, then the scale passes and is fit for use.
If the scale does not pass, make whatever corrective action is required (if necessary, refer to the manufacturer’s manual or in the case of the Excell 986 scales use the following calibration procedure). Record the corrective action on the Daily Scales Calibration Check Form.
Calibration of the Excell 986 Scales:
Any Monitoring and Measurement Device found to be out of calibration shall be removed from use by the concerned Manger Maintenance or Quality Control Manager and shall take appropriate action to re-calibrate. While the power is OFF, press “On/Zero” key (don’t release) and press “Tare” key three times to enter offset mode.
Monitoring and measurement standards shall be labeled to indicate calibration status. Press “On / Zero” key to enter the Calibration Mode.
Put the full capacity mass on the scale (2 kg) and press “On / Zero” key to show “CAL 1”, then the display will show “the capacity”, (i.e. if the scale is 2Kg, it will show “2000g”). At this time, the calibration is finished. Then, remove the mass from the scale
The calibrated Monitoring and Measurement Devices and measurement standard shall be identified by “CALIBRATED” label. The label shall identify the date calibrated (month, day, year), specific calibration due date and the initial of the person calibrated the equipment.
Calibration of ACS Weighing Scales:
While the power is on, keep pressing (CAL) for about 4 seconds. Calibrate after the weight window displays “CAL”.
Press (SET), the weight window displays the weight calibrated last time.
Press (á) and (ENTER) to input the weight you want to load. Then load the corresponding weight. Press (ENTER) to make sure the calibration finished.
Out of Calibration Monitoring and Measurement Device or having limitations of their use shall be labeled “DO NOT USE”. The high limit and low limit set in the weighing model are saved in the scale. Different unit s corresponding to different alarm range and methods. The value inputted by pressing (á) cannot be more than the full scale.
All monitoring and measuring devices are re-validate any product determined to have been inspected or processed by out of calibration equipment. System is maintained to identify, assess, and re-validate any product determined to have been inspected or processed by out of calibration equipment. All calibration, measurement and tests are carried out under suitable environmental conditions and all equipment is maintained and handled to ensure its accuracy and fitness for use. Calibration and/or adjustment of all measuring, control, and test equipment are to be performed by authorized personnel only.
After this session, participants will know about: Major issues related to health & Hygiene, safety (OHS) and welfare. Related international Standards and will be able to deal with non-compliance issues in the above mentioned areas in a professional manner
To ensure that all the non-conforming hanger’s plastic should be recycle. The growing volumes of scrap, damaged or end-of-life ICT, electronic and mechanical equipment in hhh was becoming a matter of concern. Following the organization ‘Environmental principles’ and objectives to reduce its environmental impact, NAL wishes to discard their E-waste and scrap items in compliance with environment friendly processes and proper recycling laws applicable at national and international levels.
Responsibilities
In the performance of the project under this agreement, it may be necessary that the service provider has access to certain confidential information (hereinafter called the “Confidential Information”) in the possession of . Confidential Information means any written or oral information supplied by which is designated as confidential or which, if transmitted orally, is reduced to writing, designated as confidential and so communicated to the party, and also includes all documents prepared by the service provider in the performance of this Agreement which incorporates such Confidential Information. Confidential Information shall be held in confidence by the service provider and shall not be disclosed to others without the prior written consent of for a period of five (5) years from the date of this Agreement. Production coordinator is responsible for directing the activities relating to this work instruction.
Procedure
The law and regulations of Bangladesh govern this Contract.
As far as possible, AUTO favors out-of-court (amicable) settlement of litigation with the service provider.
When amicable settlement is not possible, arbitration will be made by relevant jurisdiction of Dhaka.
Ethics
AUTO pays very careful attention to working with companies that commit to respect basic InternatioAuto Business Ethics Rules.
The contractor has read and understood the “Good Business Regulations” as defined by AUTO and commits to respect them by signing the “Declaration of compliance & commitment to respect AUTO Good Business Regulations” attached to this Contract.
Miscellaneous
This agreement may be amended only by way of a written document making specific reference to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and signed by both parties.
In the event that any provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, both Parties shall negotiate an equitable adjustment in the provisions of this Agreement with a view toward affecting the purpose of this Agreement; the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.
The operator will take the entire non-conforming hanger to the grinding area.
Operator will place the non-conforming hanger in the rewinding area.
Before the grinding operator will check that weather their is any other waste other then plastic or not
If there is any other waste in it, machine operator will separate that waste before grinding the plastic.
After accomplishing the project, Garmentspedia & E-waste Company ltd. shall provide a certificate.
Safety measures & Insurance
NAL cannot be held responsible for any damages incurred by injury, damage or loss linked to the disposal of its item since handover documents are signed in any location (delivery note).
Garmentspedia & E-waste Company ltd. will provide and thereafter maintain insurance or self-insure against all risks in respect of its property and any equipment used for the implementation of this project. NAL shall bear no responsibility over losses or damages or accident of the procured products incurred during the execution period.
Garmentspedia & E-waste Company ltd. remains fully responsible, at any time, for its equipment and staff. In case of equipment loss or staff injury, NAL will in no case hold any responsibility for this.
After separating the waste machine operator will put the non-conforming product in the grinding machine.
Operator will take the grinding material and will put down that material in sacks for reuse.
Project planning
Auto Garments Ltd would like to ensure that the scrap items produced by its activities are disposed and recycled by the appointed recycling company (Garmentspedia & E-waste Company ltd.).
Implementation of this project Garmentspedia & E-waste Company ltd. will collect the items from the AUTO location on regular basis.
Garmentspedia & E-waste Company ltd is responsible for collection of the scrap items from AUTO premises and transportation of these items to the recycling point. In some specific cases, AUTO might organize itself transportation and delivery of the item to Azizu premises, in permanent coordination and planning with them.
AUTO scrap items should be stored separately in Garmentspedia & E-waste Company ltd. premises, in order to ensure transparency and traceability.
AUTO must be informed at least 5 (five) working days before starting of the disposal of the items, so the presence of an AUTO represented or mandated can be ensured on the disposal site to testify the process.
Recycling method must be accomplished. Garmentspedia & E-waste Company ltd. shall deliver a ‘certificate of destruction’ at the end of the process.
List of e-waste item:
This agreement is made for 2 (two) years and can be renewed on mutual understanding between the parties upon written depending on the necessity of this project. This agreement will be effective from 1st September, 2016 to 31st August, 2018.
AUTO can terminate this agreement at any time with instant effect if there is any breach of the contract by Garmentspedia & E Recycling Company ltd.
AUTO may dismiss this agreement at any time in written notice, if any parties fail to comply with this agreement’s conditions and/or relevant regulatory and legal obligations.
List of e-waste / scrap / disposable item which we generally collect:
Desktop / Laptop / Server items like CPU, RAM, HDD, Monitor, UPS, Battery, Stabilizer, Printer, Cartridge, scanner, Laptop and accessories.
Networking equipment like server, switch, rack, cabinet, any type of networking cable, Feeder cable, Power cable etc.
Any Frequency equipment like BTS, module, Printed Circuit Board, fiber cable, GSM / Microwave antenna, VSAT equipment, Wireless equipment etc.
Any type of cable like feeder cable, Power cable, mix cable etc.
Any non Frequency equipment, any electronic gadget.
Mobile phone with accessories.
Generator, substation, PABX, Motor etc.
Home Appliance items.
Aircraft, Copter, any sigAuto core items.
Any waste metal/non-metal like iron, aluminum, copper, brass, lead, Plastic etc (Ferrous & non Ferrous).
The disposal process mentioned in this article refers exclusively to the following list of articles (see annex). The disposal of any other kind of items should be subject to an annexure to this contract.
Security Audit Security audits are the least common among these three types of factory audits that a retailer might require. Certain retailers and brands require this audit in order to remain compliant with Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) regulations in the U.S. The focus of this audit is to determine if the manufacturing site is secure and what risks there are for acts of terrorism associated with the facility. C-TPAT is set by U.S. customs and Border Protection and focuses on protecting the supply chain, identifying security gaps and implementing specific security measures and best practices related to preventing terrorism
Method of Waste Management – This procedure details the system to be followed in order to ensure that all industrial wastes generated by the Auto Industry Ltd. Are managed and disposed of in an environmentally safe and correct manner in accordance with statutory and company requirements. Another achievement in current Accord is establishing OHS committees in factories and Accord is conducting OHS training programs in these factories to secure functionality of committee which plays a key role during remediation plan process and keeping fire and building safety standards in factories. So far 160 factories approved for H&M have joined Wastage OHS committee training program.
Method of Waste Management Responsibilities:
We have observed good improvement in Bangladesh RMG industry through Accord initiative. Though good improvements have been made, there are still some issues to be remediated. It is the responsibility of the EMS Team to ensure compliance with this procedure.
Auto Industry Ltd. Environmental Manager Representative has the day-to-day management responsibility for the administration of waste management and disposal. This includes general commercial/industrial waste and special waste.
Canteen wastes if any are classified as household waste and are collected by the local authority with no administrative requirements.
It is the responsibility of the EMR to ensure that all personnel in their areas of responsibility are aware of the waste disposal provisions and familiar with this procedure and regulations.
All personnel are responsible for ensuring wastes are stored correctly, in the designated area/corner or drums.
Definitions:
It requires specialist knowledge, availability of international safety equipment and the necessary technical know-how. Due to this reason H&M has decided to continue with Accord to secure completion of 100% of remediation plans; at the same time, we also we would like to ensure that a competent national regulatory body takes over the responsibility of implementing fire and building safety standards in Bangladesh RMG industry.
Waste is defined in s75 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 as:
any substance which constitutes a scrap material or an effluent or other unwanted surplus substance arising from the application of any process
any substance or article which requires to be disposed of as being broken, worn out, contaminated or otherwise spoiled (except explosives)
anything which is discarded or otherwise dealt with as if it were waste
The 1994 Waste Management Licensing Regulation 1994 also introduced the term” Directive” waste i.e. waste as defined by EC Directive 91/156/EEC on Waste. This term has now replaced the UK term of “Controlled” waste. However, the broad categories of waste still stand:
Household waste: waste from a domestic property, caravan, residential home, educational establishment, hospital or nursing home.
Industrial waste: waste from a factory etc.., and includes construction and demolition wastes.
Commercial: waste from premises used for a trade or business or of the purposes of sport, recreation or entertainment.
Special: comprising wastes which may be dangerous to life or health as fully defined by the control of Pollution (Special Waste) Regulations 1980 (Note: these regulations are anticipated to be replaced during 1996 with new definitions in line with European requirements).
Identification and Labeling.
As a waste producer, Auto Industry Ltd. responsibilities do not cease once a waste contractor has removed waste. Under the Duty of Care established by the 1997 Environmental Protection Act, Auto Industry Ltd. has a statutory responsibility to ensure contractors are competent, that waste is disposed of properly and that adequate records are kept.All wastes must be identified and classified correctly, in accordance with the definitions provided above. Where further clarification is needed, consult legislative sources and request guidance from environmental protection Act. Never dispose of waste if not clear of the classification.
All waste storage areas on site must be clearly designated and labeled. Where appropriate, waste storage areas should be secure, covered and contained.
All waste storage areas must be marked and in labeled on a site plan.
General Waste
Gneral waste segregated area marked is available at each place. These are located to the front of the loading/unloading area in the designated and labeled area.
These places are for the disposal of general, non-hazardous wastes only and must not be used for:
Chemical wastes
Solvent wastes
Other special wastes
General waste skips will be removed for disposal when necessary. The EMS Team is responsible for initiating and coordinating collection and replacement of skips.
Hazardous Waste
The hazardous waste storage compound is located to the site and must be used to store all wastes which are classified as special or are otherwise not suitable for disposal in the general waste skip, e.g. liquids, difficult wastes.
Hazardous wastes which should be stored in the compound include, but are not limited to:
Drum storage of Solid waste such as drawing sludge
Miscellaneous oils from maintenance and vehicle activities.
Special wastes must be identified and stored separately from other wastes within the hazardous waste compound. EMR will be responsible for ensuring the correct
Classification and management of special wastes generated in their operating area. The HSE Manager, as necessary will provide expertise support.
Inspection of waste storage Areas
The EMR must conduct weekly inspections of the waste storage areas and of the site in general, to identify any wastes stored properly in accordance with regulatory requirements and this procedure.
Management of Waste Contractors
All registration and licensing documentation must obtain from waste contractors and maintained indefinitely by contracting, prior to establishing a contracting agreement.
Treatment and disposal facilities owned or used waste contractors’ must be inspected within a six months of having first use the facility. Thereafter, inspections must be conducted annually. The EMR is responsible for conducting these inspections, with assistance from corporate, provide as necessary.
Where a facility fails an inspection, the EMR shall request corrective action from the facility. If corrective action is not completed to be satisfaction of the EMR or if it is felt that the facility represents a significant liability to Better Packaging. The EMS Team shall ensure that the facility and/or waste company is “black-listed”
Waste Targets and Minimization Opportunities
All Transfer and Consignment Notes data on type of waste, volumes, disposal routes and costs must be entered onto a spreadsheet database for tracking waste generation this database will be managed by the EMR, with assistance provided by the Accounts department.
The EMR will use the information in the database to identify performance targets, including opportunities to reduce waste generation.
The EMR will report annually to the Production Manager on waste management performance, in terms of:
Sources of waste
Types of wastes
Monthly volumes of waste, according to source/type/disposal route
Achievement of performance targets.
Awareness and Training:
Comprehensive in-house training must be provided to Managers, assistants and supervisors by the EMR and refresher courses given annually.
General awareness training must be provided to all appropriate staff by EMR.
Each dept. Manager is responsible for maintaining training records and coordinating future needs with the EMR (e.g. refresher training, new staff induction).
Changes in legislative requirements must be communicated to staff as soon as practicable.
Method of Waste Management Documentation
Disposal of the solid waste are documented and record maintained in the solid waste register.
All waste records are maintained properly and retained for the statutory length of time by the EMR.
Weekly inspection must be recorded in written form identifying date and all non-compliance noted (if any). Corrective action is identified in this report, together with costs, responsibilities and dates of completion. Conformance action are documented and kept with the original non-completion reports for Method of Waste Management
