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[Nathalie2019]

Twice a week, we join a metal detector to the production line. On other days the detector is not used - it is disconnected from the line. We don't use it. According to BRC v.9, is the metal detector a static equipment (clause 4.6.4) or mobile equipment (clause 4.6.6)? How should we consider it?

[olenazh]

If it remains on the same place (regardless it's connected to the line or disconnected) it's static. If you move it from one place to another (e.g. from line 1 to line 2) - it's mobile. 

[Rosaleen]

HI, Has anyone a procedure for moving static equipment. please 

[Leila Burin]

Hello Nathalie,

according to the interpretation Guideline: "Static equipment is defined as pieces of equipment that are not ordinarily moved or are moved only in exceptional circumstances; for example, due to redesign of the production area, relocation to another site or necessary maintenance that cannot be completed in situ"

 

Then, it is NOT  a mobile equipment. 

I hope to clear this out,

best regards,

Leila

[Nathalie2019]

HI, Has anyone a procedure for moving static equipment. please 

Hi,

 

The procedure may include:

• the type of equipment to be moved

• how the movement will occur (e.g. whether specialist equipment or contractors are

  required)

• requirements for re-installation

• authorisation (which staff are authorised to permit movement)

• responsibility (which staff will be responsible for managing the movement)

• staff training (e.g. on the procedure to ensure they understand the risks involved)

• records required to demonstrate all necessary controls were completed

• post-movement cleaning (see, for example, clause 4.7.4).