sop for Spillage Control

1.0 Objective
To lay down a procedure for spillage control.
2.0 Scope
This Standard Operating Procedure is applicable for spillage control of solid & liquid materials in Warehouse to be followed at formulation plants of abc company.
3.0 Responsibility
3.1 Officer/Executive warehouse shall be responsible for handling of re-test materials.
3.2 Head Warehouse is responsible for ensuring the compliance of the SOP.
3.3 Head QA or his designee shall be responsible for implementation and compliance with SOP.
4.0 Abbreviations and Definitions
SOP : Standard Operating Procedure
i.e. : That is
No. : Number
QA : Quality Assurance
WH : Warehouse
ETP : Effluent Treatment Plant
HOD : Head of Department
5.0 Procedure
5.1 Precautions
5.1.1 Do not allow any personal movement in the area where spillages have taken place until it is handled.
5.1.2 Person shall wear personnel protective like Goggles, Hand gloves as a necessary safety precaution.
5.1.3 Always water shall be the first preference to handle the spillages.
5.1.4 Use the method of cleaning as per nature of material.
5.2 Procedure for Solid Spillage Control
5.2.1 Keep disposable mop dipped in water on the area where spillage is occurred.
5.2.2 Collect all disposable material in double poly bag. Close it and label it. Send it to ETP for destruction.
5.2.3 Wipe the area with lint free cloth dipped in water and then wipe once again with dry lint free mop.
5.2.4 Collect mop and used hand gloves into poly bag, close the poly bag and label it.
5.2.5 Send it for destruction to scrap yard.
5.2.6 Mop the area with suitable disinfectant as mention in schedule.
5.2.7 Send the Swab Sample of the area (applicable for Sampling and Dispensing Area).
5.2.8 Only after release of Swab Analysis, start any activity in the area.
5.3 Procedure for liquid spillage
5.3.1 Keep disposable mop dipped in water on the area where spillage is occurred.
5.3.2 In case the spillage can not be handled using water use specific Neutralizing Solution 10% NaOH or 10% NaOCl.
5.3.3 In case of volatile solvents do not switch off the AHU’s.
5.3.4 Mop the surface with lint free cloth dipped in water.
5.3.5 Collect all disposable mops in double poly bag. Close it and label it. Send it to scrap yard for destruction.
5.3.6 Collect mop and hand gloves used for cleaning, into poly bag, close the mouth of the poly bag and label it.
5.3.7 Send it for destruction to scrap yard.
5.3.8 Mop the area with suitable disinfectant as mention in schedule.
5.3.9 Send the Swab Sample of the area (applicable for Sampling and Dispensing Area).
5.3.10 Only after release of swab analysis start any activity in the area.
6.0 Forms and Records
6.1 None
7.0 Distribution
7.1 Master Copy – Documentation Cell (Quality Assurance)
7.2 Controlled Copy – Warehouse Department.
8.0 History