Physical Inspection

When alerted to a control problem, the first step should be to carefully inspect the analytical method, equipment, reagents, and specimens. Does everything look, feel, smell, and sound correct An inspection may seem to be a very qualitative and subjective technique, but it can be exceedingly useful when performed with checklists developed for specific analytical methods. This inspection should include a review of records documenting changes that occur with the instrument and reagents. Brief instrument function checks are often performed to verify proper system performance and to separate chemical and instrumental sources of errors. An experienced analyst can often spot the problem by making this kind of inspection, whereas inexperienced analysts will be aided by formal checklists. 

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Before any physical movement is done in the real inspection environment, the optimal robot configuration and motion are planned and simulated in a virtual iuspection environment in the ROBCAD 3D robot simulation system. If any collisions or near-collisions are occurring or all the calculated inspection points can not be reached the robot configuration and/or robot inspection programs can be adjusted off-line accordingly without the need of the physical robot or inspection environment. This ensures that the time scheduled for the physical inspection is used actively for inspection instead of testing and configuration. 

An essential part of the on-site visit is the physical inspection of the toller facility—the walk-through. It offers the opportunity to confirm interview responses, observe work practices, interview employees, and note general housekeeping, soil contamination and safety issues. 

It is necessary for the PSSR team to perform a detailed physical inspection of the new or changed process. This can help find items like physical obstructions, potential for unintended mixing, siphoning, and other issues prior to the testing phase. 

Gather information about the process early. The investigation team will need information about the process. Gathering the information can sometimes be done while waiting to gain access to the unit for physical inspection and data gathering. 

Table I. Typical Physical Inspections of Petroleum Fractions...

In addition to review of test results, summary data, investigation reports, and other data, the print of the system should be reviewed when conducting the actual physical inspection. As pointed out, an accurate description and print of the system is needed in order to demonstrate that the system is validated. 

External Quality Control and Accreditation Participation in PT schemes is an objective means of evaluating the reliability of the data produced by a laboratory. Another form of external assessment of the laboratory performance is the physical inspection of the laboratory to ensure that it complies with externally imposed standards. Accreditation of the laboratory indicates that it is applying the required... 

Physical inspection of early production units and their packaging and labelling... 

NOTE There are no individual tests or information printouts that can actually improve upon a regular physical inspection of the cooling system and its immediate environment. Managing a cooling system today should incorporate a balance of traditional operational and water treatment service techniques, together with appropriate modern, microprocessor-based monitoring and control programs and equipment. 

Subsequent physical inspections will tend to reveal the effectiveness of the program. Inspections should be supported by simple diagnostic monitoring tests such as dip-slides. 

Beyond the periodic evaluation of the product, process, or system it is important to assess that the other elements that contribute to the validated state are still in place. This would include an assessment of change controls, calibration, product annual reports (if applicable), process deviations (waivers, alerts, etc.), physical inspection of the equipment, and an evaluation of relevant regulatory guidance. All of these help to augment the data generated in the revalidation study and significantly support the dossier proving successful validation maintenance. 

Each component in the loop is physically inspected and found/left in good condition. 

Physical inspection revealed a healthy adult male, 1.8 m in height and weighing 76.5 kg. He was hemodynamically stable. Noticeable bruises were observed on his thighs. The patient attributed them to bumping into furniture, not an uncommon event, as he sometimes left the lights... 

Inspection methodology Interview with the responsible person Checking the records and documentation Soil/product sampling Physically inspecting the farm or the factory... 

The correct versions of software must be installed and appropriate backup copies made. The correct versions of firmware must also be ehecked for their presence. This may include a physical inspection of an Electronically Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM) to read its label. The... 

Diesel Fuel Marine Physical inspections of pilot plant... 

Ail returned products shall be critically evaluated for necessary analysis and testings, in addition to physical inspection when condition warrants. Those products which meet the appropriate specifications and characteristics may be transferred to a status of finished products and returned to inventory for resale. 

Physical inspection to ensure readiness of equipment and persoimel prior to implementation (pre-startup review)... 

Inspection and testing of the pnrchased eqnipment is one of the most important tasks in the engineering of a project. Its importance is sometimes nnderestimated. The first serions tests that the pnrchaser will witness are those in the factory where the eqnipment is assembled. These tests will also include a physical inspection of the eqnipment. 

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