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Checklist · QC-CEM-CHK-001
Cement Receiving Inspection Checklist
27 checkpoints across 7 sections. At point of cement delivery, before unloading and storage
27 Checkpoints
7 Sections
Per cement delivery/batch
QC Engineer, Site Engineer

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. DOCUMENTATION VERIFICATION
A1Mill certificate provided by supplier with chemical composition and test results
Acceptance: Complete mill certificate with date, batch number, and all test parameters present and readable
Cl. 8 — Mill test certificate requirements
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Cement grade clearly marked on delivery document matching purchase order
Acceptance: Grade specification matches PO; clearly visible on bags and delivery challan
Cl. 4 — Designation and naming
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Manufacturing date and expiry validity verified (max 3 months from manufacturing date)
Acceptance: Manufacturing date clearly marked; cement not older than 3 months from manufacturing date
Cl. 8.2 — Packing and storage
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Quality certification (BIS mark or equivalent certification) verified
Acceptance: Valid BIS certification mark visible on bags; certification not expired
Cl. 3 — General quality requirements
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A5Quantity reconciliation between delivery, challan, and mill certificates
Acceptance: Discrepancy not exceeding 2% between documented and delivered quantity
Cl. 9 — Sampling and inspection
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. PHYSICAL CONDITION INSPECTION
B1Bags/containers integrity: no tears, punctures, or visible damage
Acceptance: Minimum 98% of bags in good condition; isolated damaged bags acceptable if sack is intact internally
Cl. 8.2 — Packing requirements
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2No cement leakage or powder escape from delivery bags
Acceptance: No visible leakage; no cement loss exceeding 0.5% of bag weight
Cl. 8.2 — Packing quality
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Cement color uniform (light grey for OPC, darker grey for PPC) across batch
Acceptance: Uniform color per grade; no discoloration, dark streaks, or white patches indicating contamination
Cl. 5 — Physical properties
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4No visible lumps, caking, or agglomeration in cement
Acceptance: Fine powder consistency; no lumps >2 mm; no moisture-induced caking
Cl. 5.1 — Fineness and consistency
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B5No foreign matter, insects, or contamination visible
Acceptance: Cement is clean powder; no visible contaminants or foreign inclusions
Cl. 3 — Quality and purity
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B6Transport vehicle clean and free of previous cement or chemical residue
Acceptance: Vehicle interior clean; no dust or residue from previous loads; no chemical or hazardous cargo odor
Cl. 8.2 — Storage and transport conditions
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. WEIGHT AND QUANTITY VERIFICATION
C1Gross weight of delivery vehicle measured and recorded
Acceptance: Weighbridge ticket obtained; weight legible and dated
Cl. 9 — Sampling and testing
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Tare weight verified; net cement quantity calculated and reconciled
Acceptance: Calculated net weight within ±2% of invoice quantity; documented discrepancy recorded
Cl. 9 — Inspection requirements
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Bag count verified against delivery invoice
Acceptance: Physical bag count matches invoice count within ±1% tolerance
Cl. 9 — Quantity verification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. DOCUMENTATION VERIFICATION
A1Mill certificate provided by supplier with chemical composition and test results
Cl. 8 — Mill test certificate requirements (IS 269)
Complete mill certificate with date, batch number, and all test parameters present and readable
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Cement grade clearly marked on delivery document matching purchase order
Cl. 4 — Designation and naming (IS 269)
Grade specification matches PO; clearly visible on bags and delivery challan
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Manufacturing date and expiry validity verified (max 3 months from manufacturing date)
Cl. 8.2 — Packing and storage (IS 269)
Manufacturing date clearly marked; cement not older than 3 months from manufacturing date
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Quality certification (BIS mark or equivalent certification) verified
Cl. 3 — General quality requirements (IS 269)
Valid BIS certification mark visible on bags; certification not expired
OKNCNAHOLD
A5Quantity reconciliation between delivery, challan, and mill certificates
Cl. 9 — Sampling and inspection (IS 269)
Discrepancy not exceeding 2% between documented and delivered quantity
OKNCNAHOLD
B. PHYSICAL CONDITION INSPECTION
B1Bags/containers integrity: no tears, punctures, or visible damage
Cl. 8.2 — Packing requirements (IS 269)
Minimum 98% of bags in good condition; isolated damaged bags acceptable if sack is intact internally
OKNCNAHOLD
B2No cement leakage or powder escape from delivery bags
Cl. 8.2 — Packing quality (IS 269)
No visible leakage; no cement loss exceeding 0.5% of bag weight
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Cement color uniform (light grey for OPC, darker grey for PPC) across batch
Cl. 5 — Physical properties (IS 269)
Uniform color per grade; no discoloration, dark streaks, or white patches indicating contamination
OKNCNAHOLD
B4No visible lumps, caking, or agglomeration in cement
Cl. 5.1 — Fineness and consistency (IS 269)
Fine powder consistency; no lumps >2 mm; no moisture-induced caking
OKNCNAHOLD
B5No foreign matter, insects, or contamination visible
Cl. 3 — Quality and purity (IS 269)
Cement is clean powder; no visible contaminants or foreign inclusions
OKNCNAHOLD
B6Transport vehicle clean and free of previous cement or chemical residue
Cl. 8.2 — Storage and transport conditions (IS 269)
Vehicle interior clean; no dust or residue from previous loads; no chemical or hazardous cargo odor
OKNCNAHOLD
C. WEIGHT AND QUANTITY VERIFICATION
C1Gross weight of delivery vehicle measured and recorded
Cl. 9 — Sampling and testing (IS 269)
Weighbridge ticket obtained; weight legible and dated
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Tare weight verified; net cement quantity calculated and reconciled
Cl. 9 — Inspection requirements (IS 269)
Calculated net weight within ±2% of invoice quantity; documented discrepancy recorded
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Bag count verified against delivery invoice
Cl. 9 — Quantity verification (IS 269)
Physical bag count matches invoice count within ±1% tolerance
OKNCNAHOLD
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Inspection Sign-Off
APPROVED
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
REJECTED — NCR RAISED
Overall Remarks
Name / Sign / Date
Inspected By
Name / Sign / Date
Reviewed By
Name / Sign / Date