Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: cd56bdba-c3ad-487c-9736-aba8587452af
Document Type: srp
Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0523/ML052350376.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 17
Section ID: 17.3
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h the item's importance to safety. 7. Handling, Storage, and Shipping a. A program is to be established and implemented to control the handling, storage, shipping, cleaning, and preserving of items to prevent their damage, loss, and deterioration. b. Special protective measures (such as containers, shock absorbers, accelerometers, inert gas atmospheres, specific moisture content -levels, and temperature levels) are to be specified and provided when required to maintain acceptable quality. c. Specific procedures are to be developed and used for cleaning, handling, storage, packaging, shipping, and preserving items when required to maintain acceptable quality. d. Items are to be marked and labeled during packaging, shipping, handling, and storage to identify, maintain, and preserve the items' integrity and indicate the need for special controls. 17.3-10 Rev. 0 - August 1990 8. Test Control a. A test control program is to be established and implemented to demonstrate that items will perform satisfactorily in service. b. Criteria are to be defined that specify when testing is required. c. The test control program is to include, as appropriate, proof tests before installation, pre-operational tests, post-maintenance tests, post-modification tests, and operational tests. d. Test procedures are to be developed that include (a) instructions and prerequisites to perform the test, (b) use of proper test equipment, (c) acceptance criteria, and (d) mandatory inspection hold points as required. e. Test results are to be documented and reviewed by the management of the testing organization and the management having responsibility for the item being tested. f. When acceptance criteria are not met, corrected areas are to be retested. 9. Measuring and Test Equipment Control a. A program is to be established and implemented to control the calibration, maintenance, and use of measuring and test equipment. b. The types of equipment covered by the program (such as instruments, tools,