PURPOSE:

To prevent the calculation of inaccurate Verified Gross Mass (VGM) because of faulty weighing equipment.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Weighing Operator

PROCEDURE:

A faulty scale will be reported by the weighing operator as per his operating procedure.

Corrective action in case of faulty weighing equipment:

• • • Stop use of the scale immediately.

• • • Demarcate the scale from the area or remove power supply to ensure that it is no longer used.

• • • Isolate all items weighed during the time in which the error occurred.

• • • Report fault to your supervisor who will call out the preferred scale service provider to attend to the faulty scale.

• • • A record must be kept of all faulty equipment and repairs done on a “Service and Maintenance Report”

• • Re-weigh all isolated items.