Inspection indication stamps are used to indicate QA authentication of the material condition status as either being accepted or rejected. In addition, these stamps identify the activity and the individual using the stamp.

The activity and user identification is provided by the use of an alphanumerical designation system incorporated into the stamp. A letter code designates the activity, followed by a number that identifies the person to whom the stamp is assigned. The size of the letters and digits are small enough to allow space for at least three additional digits after the activity and user codes.

Examples of the inspection stamps and a brief explanation of each are in figure 2-2

The QA supervisor issues the inspection stamps only to qualified personnel. Each inspector receives a set of stamps, with each stamp in the set having the same number.

A stamp assignment record is maintained by the QA supervisor to ensure accountability. This assignment record consists of having the person to whom the stamps are assigned apply each stamp issued to one of the blocks on the stamp record form; that person will then initial and date each stamped block.

Surveys, following the same procedures used for assignment, should be conducted every 6 months. The survey will be for all stamps assigned. A sample stamp assignment record is shown i i ure 2-2

A current record of all stamps procured by number, indicating the number of stamps in each set, the type of stamps in the set, the status of the stamps (issued, unissued, damaged, lost, etc.), and the date of verification of the status will be maintained.

When a stamp is lost, the entire set of stamps is destroyed. All stamps turned in by QA personnel for any reason are held in bond, in a locked container, at least 6 months before reissue. The stamp assignment record will indicate which of the stamps are being held in bond. Stamps held in bond are verified against the new listing every 6 months.

REJECT MATERIAL

When QA personnel discover nonconforming material, they are to immediately identify the material as nonconforming by filling in and attaching a SUSPENDED material condition tag or label. The material is to be separated and controlled to prevent unserviceable material from being mixed with serviceable material. Normally, the material is placed in an impound area, which has boundaries physically identified by walls, rails, ropes, chains, or conspicuous markings. QA personnel must authorize the removal of material from designated impound areas.

Figure 2-2.-Inspection stamp record

DISCREPANCY RECORDS

Discrepancies found in ordnance material that require corrective action are to be made on a discrepancy record, unless correction of the defect can be accomplished immediately by the operating personnel. Discrepancy records should also be generated for unauthorized or inadequate documentation. One example of a discrepancy record is shown in other examples are in NAVSEA QAP 100/NAVAIR QAP 100.

NAVY OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM

The Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program embraces the total safety and occupational health effort within the naval establishment. The overall program is divided into primary program areas and specified support areas to help administer the total NAVOSH effort. The Navy Safety and Occupational Safety and Health Program, OPNAVINST 5100.8, outlines the purpose of this program. The Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual, OPNAVINST 5100.23, gives the details required to carry out the specifics of the program.

The NAVOSH Program covers all safety areas. The major area you will be concerned with under this section is occupational safety and health, as it discusses NAVOSH program responsibilities and personal safety protective equipment. As the title implies, the NAVOSH Program specifically addresses the maintenance of safe and healthful conditions in the workplace or the occupational environment.