1.0 PURPOSE:
To describe a standard operating procedure (SOP) for blending.
2.0 SCOPE:
The SOP describes in detail the method of blending.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:
The responsibility of blending as per the SOP lies with the staff of the rank not lower than operator of the production department.
The responsibility of preparing, reviewing and approving the SOP lies with the Officer (Production), Head of Production and Head of QAD respectively.
4.0 METHOD:
4.1 Switch 'OFF' the power supply to the blender.
4.2 Open the top lid. Adjust the position of the blender for loading the material to be blended.
4.3 Weigh the material to be blended as per blending advise.
4.4 Load the material carefully without spillage into blender and close the top lid.
4.5 Switch 'ON' the power supply to the blender and blend for 2 hours 30 min.
4.6 Adjust the position of the blender for unloading by switch 'ON' and switch 'OFF' the power supply.
4.7 Unload the material by opening bottom lid and fill the material in fibre drums/HDPE drums of desired size containing two poly bags.
4.8 Tie the bags, close the drum with lid, weigh and seal.
4.9. Fix the bottom lid of the blender.
5.0 RECORDING:
The blending operation will be recorded by the operator/supervisor in blending record.
6.0 REFERENCES:
6.1 Blending record.
Blending, production
