Environmental Requirement for NABL-ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Environmental Requirement for NABL-ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Environmental Requirement means any Environmental Law, agreement or
restriction, as the same now exists or may be changed or amended or come
into effect in the future, which pertains to any Hazardous Material or the
environment including ground or air or water or noise pollution or
contamination, and underground.
The
laboratory shall ensure any anomalies and deficiencies are recorded, upon
receipt of the sample. These anomalies and deficiencies may vary from:
i.
Damaged
sample,
ii.
Insufficient
sample for testing &
iii.
Deficiencies
pertaining to filtration, chemical preservation, sample container, temperature
on arrival, elapsed time subsequent to sampling, etc.
If the sample deficiencies may affect the validity of the
result, the customer shall be informed in advance.
The laboratory shall have adequate
space for efficient functioning, a pleasant ambience and conditions to avoid
cross contamination.
The laboratory shall have
effective separation for incompatible activities. The autoclave for sterile
articles and for decontamination should be placed separately with proper
exhaust.
NABL approved authorized signatories shall sign on test/
calibration reports or certificates. However, if the laboratory wishes to have
an option of using electronic, photographic and mechanical means of reproducing
signatures, the laboratory shall demonstrate that such system is safeguarded
and the identity of the responsible person for such report shall be clearly
identified.
The laboratory shall have adequate
lighting, power plugs and uninterrupted power supply. Use of exposed cables
should be kept to a minimum.
Gas cylinders shall be kept secure
to prevent unintended movement.
Accommodation and environmental conditions are also applicable to primary sample collection facilities at sites other than the permanent laboratory facility.
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