Ref.

No: ESCL-SOP-016

EGBA SPLIT-CLAMPS LIMITED

Work Instruction for Workshop

Operators

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Issue Date:12th Nov, 2012
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WORK INSTRUCTION FOR WORKSHOP

OPERATORS

APPROVAL AND REVISION STATUS

Rev. No.
00

Issue Date

Revision

12/11/2012

Identification
First Issue

Prepared by

Reviewed

Approved by

Production
Manager

by
QHSE
Manager

Managing
Director

EGBA SPLIT-CLAMPS LIMITED

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CHANGE (S)/AMENDMENT (S)

The change(s)/amendment(s) noted below have been made and approved by the
Managing Director for issue.
Change/Amendment No.

Date

Page

Description of Change/Amendment

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PURPOSE
This work instruction is in place to ensure that operators are aware of the steps and
procedures in the use of process equipment.
Equipment in the workshop is specialized and technical. Operators are specifically
trained in the use of the engineering equipment. This instruction is general guidance
to supplement training given at technical levels.

2.0

SCOPE
This work instruction is applicable to workshop operators.

3.0

REFERENCES
ESCL Quality Manual (ESCL-QM-001)
NIS ISO 9001: 2008, Quality Management Systems Requirements.
NIS ISO 9000: 2005, Quality Management Systems - Fundamentals and Vocabulary
ESCL-SOP-009, Maintenance Procedure
Form 125, Job Card

4.0

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

The following terms and definitions and the ones given in ESCL Quality Manual and
NIS ISO 9000:2005 apply.

4.1

ESCL: Egba Split-Clamps Limited

4.2

ISO: International Organization for Standardization

4.3

NIS: Nigerian Industrial Standard.

4.4

Egba: Local name for clamp

5.0

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY

5.1

Workshop Manager or his designee:

Responsibility for the receipt of client job

orders and opening of Job card (Form 125) and the allocation of job to the
Machine/Operators.
5.3

Workshop Operators: Responsibility for undertaking work tasks assigned to them in

accordance with associated drawings or samples.

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QHSE Manager, QC Inspector: Responsibility for quality control and assurance

activities.

6.0

PROCEDURES

6.1

General
1)

Ensure any personal protective equipment required is worn.

2)

Ensure you identify the isolation switch for the machine in case of emergency.

3)

Ensure pre-use checks are performed in line with appropriate maintenance

checklists and document Ref. No. ESCL-SOP-009.

6.2

Saw
1)

Tighten fully the material to saw ensuring it is firm and secure.

2)

Measure lengths to be cut and check the dimensions.

3)

Set saw to cut length measured.

4)

Observe whilst saw cuts to ensure the equipment is functioning correctly.

5)

Ensure that continuous lubrication of cutting is completed, if lubrication stops

shut off isolator for machine.

6)

Check dimensions of cut material when saw cut is complete.

7)

Transfer identification numbers.

8)

Confirm accuracy of dimensions with Quality Control Inspector and sign and
date job card.

6.3

Lathes, Vertical Borers, Drills & Milling Machines

1)

Tighten fully the material in chuck ensuring it is firm and secure.

2)

Use the lathe/mill/drill to cut/mill/drill materials to customer specification.

3)

Ensure continuous lubricant flow, if lubrication ceases isolate machine.

4)

Observe process continually.

5)

Check tolerances until specifications meet customers needs detailed on the Job
Card.

6)

Operator gauges/measures specification and confirms tolerances.

7)

Tolerances checked and gauged by QC Inspector to ensure specification is met.

8)

Job Card endorsed to confirm process completed.

9)

Manufacture released from machine.

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Welding
1)

Prepare the area for the welding operations.

2)

Confirm the availability of fire fighting equipment and determine an escape

route in case of fire during the operations.

3)

Clear any flammable materials away from the welding location.

4)

Clear any obstructions from within the area.

5)

Warn all in the vicinity that welding operations are going to commence.

6)

Visually check pipes and cylinders to ensure gas leakage and pipe runs are not
restricted.

7)

Confirm all components required for welding are at the site location before the
welding operations commence.

8)

Pre-heat components in accordance with safe operations and efficient

requirements for the welding process.

9)

Follow temperature of procedures in accordance with customer specification.

10)

Follow procedure determined by operating activities for ESCL Welding.

11)

Sign and date job card to confirm operation complete.

7.0

RECORDS

7.1

Maintenance checklist

7.2

Job card (Form 125)