QA016 Disposal of Samples (Rev03)

BY: WONDER WONG APPROVED: KEVIN WOO
DATE: DEC 4, 1996
PAGE 1 OF 2 ASSURANCE
PROCEDURE
1.0 PURPOSE
To provide a guideline how to dispose samples.
2.0 SCOPE
This procedure is applicable to all HFE QA locations. All samples shall be treated in a way described in this procedure.
3.0 PROCEDURES
3.1 Sample can only be discarded or processed for recycle if they have been severely destroyed
during tests such as flame or other abuse. Sample shall be either or both of lost of play value, serious damage in aesthetic / cosmetic, or parts / appendages broken apart as non-repairable condition. Sample shall then be locked up in a quarantine area where no unauthorized personnel can enter.
3.2 All tested samples, however, are best destroyed by grinder after test. Samples tested will be
grinded after three working days upon test job completed. The grinding machine must be operated by the two trained person at all time of operation. Scarps shall be collected by the recycle sub-contractor.
CAUTION: Samples contain liquid chemicals or chemical compounds in powder / liquid state, flammable and/or explosive substance, batteries or other dangerous
materials are prohibited to be scrapped in-house. Products or materials shall either be returned to manufacturing vendors or process through external certified contractor for disposal.
3.3 If grinding process is not possible or under requirement of the test requestor, it shall be
returned to corresponding vendor. Lab technician shall pack all samples properly in master cartons after tests and then seal with pkg. tape. A label having vendor’s name and attention shall be put on carton panel. All these cartons shall be kept in a particular return samples area pending the collection by vendor.
3.4 Supervisor is responsible to inform the vendor to collect those tested samples by e-mail/
phone and follow-up the status. Receipt note shall be prepared for contractor / courier signature upon collection of sample. Record shall be file accordingly.
3.5 In case of agreement reached by Lab Supervisor and the requestor. The tested samples may
be kept in segregated area for further evaluation / analysis.
3.6 Lab supervisor shall maintain record of sample in / out and dispose for record tracking.
BY: WONDER WONG APPROVED: KEVIN WOO
DATE: DEC 4, 1996
PAGE 2 OF 2 ASSURANCE
PROCEDURE
4.0 REVISION HISTORY
4.1 Initial Revision 00: New.
4.2 Revision 01: in 1.0, change “ To provide a guideline for HFE lab Technician & supervisors
how to handle these samples after being tested” as “ to provide a guideline how to dispose samples”. 2.0 , change “ both labs located in Shatin & China” as “all HFE QA locations”.
4.3 Revision 02: 3.3 replace “fax” by “e-mail”, 3.4 change “… an outside subcontractor shall be
involved to help destroy the samples, usually after accumulating to a certain volume, under the supervision of lab supervisor /technicians. This subcontractor may be any possible vendor nearby or local cleaning company.” as “…tested samples will be destroyed (by
grinding machines) after three working days upon test job completed. The grinding machine must be operated by the two trained people at all time of operation. Scarps shall be collected by the recycle sub-contractor”. 3.6 newly added.
4.4 Revision 03:
3.1 rewrite sequence to destroy sample by grinder as preferred progress.
3.2 ~ 3.6 revise section content to reflect event sequence in order.。