| S.No. | Checkpoint | IS Requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. CEMENT RECEIVING PROCEDURE | |||
| A1 | Step 1: Advance notification received from cement supplier with delivery details (date, time, quantity, grade, batch) Acceptance: Supplier communication at least 24 hours before delivery; details documented in checklist form | Cl. 8 — Planning | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A2 | Step 2: QC team alerted; receiving checklist prepared and ready at site before arrival Acceptance: Checklist form available; QC engineer scheduled; receiving area prepared and clear | Cl. 9 — Inspection preparation | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A3 | Step 3: Vehicle arrival: transport vehicle inspected for cleanliness and previous cargo residue Acceptance: Vehicle interior clean; no chemical or cement dust residue; suitable for cement transport | Cl. 8 — Transport quality | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A4 | Step 4: Delivery documents reviewed: invoice, challan, mill certificate, weighbridge ticket Acceptance: All documents present, legible, and consistent; batch number matches across documents | Cl. 9 — Documentation | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A5 | Step 5: Gross weight recorded at site weighbridge; tare weight obtained from earlier records Acceptance: Weighbridge tickets obtained; net weight calculated; variance <2% from invoice accepted | Cl. 9 — Weight verification | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A6 | Step 6: Bag count verified against invoice; physical count of bags unloaded and recorded Acceptance: Bag count matches invoice within ±1%; count documented on receiving checklist | Cl. 9 — Quantity verification | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A7 | Step 7: Physical inspection of bags: check for tears, leakage, discoloration, or damage Acceptance: Random 10% bag inspection minimum; <1% damaged bags acceptable; damaged bags noted | Cl. 9 — Quality inspection | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B. SAMPLE COLLECTION FOR TESTING | |||
| B1 | Step 8: Representative samples collected from multiple bags (minimum 1 per 100 tonnes) Acceptance: Samples extracted from bag interior at mid-depth; minimum 3 samples per lot; documented | Cl. 9.1 — Sampling | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B2 | Step 9: Samples sealed in air-tight containers; labeled with batch, date, grade, supplier Acceptance: Sealed containers, clean and dry; labels clear and permanent; chain of custody maintained | Cl. 9.1 — Sample preservation | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B3 | Step 10: Samples submitted to approved testing lab within 24 hours with complete documentation Acceptance: Lab receipt documented; submission date recorded; lab reference number noted | Cl. 9.1 — Lab submission | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C. TEMPORARY STORAGE BEFORE TESTING | |||
| C1 | Step 11: Cement stacked in designated temporary holding area pending test results Acceptance: Temporary area clean and dry; bags placed on pallets; segregated from already-approved stock | Cl. 8.2 — Temporary storage | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C2 | Step 12: Batch clearly labeled HOLD — TESTING IN PROGRESS; prevent accidental use Acceptance: Large visible labels/tags on stacks; HOLD status clear; no mixing with approved cement | Cl. 9 — Batch identification | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C3 | Step 13: Stacking in temporary area: maximum 8 bags high; 1-metre spacing between stacks Acceptance: Stack height ≤8 bags; spacing adequate for ventilation and access; stable arrangement | Cl. 8.2 — Safe stacking | OK NC NA HOLD |