Overview of OP17 

Plant Infrastructure and Work Environment
1.0 Purpose
1.1 To describe how management assess and maintain the infrastructure and work environment necessary for the effective and safe operation of its operating processes and the delivery of products and services that satisfies the quality management system, regulatory authorities and client requirements. To ensure that the infrastructure is maintained so that process capability is not affected through stoppages caused by lack of maintenance.
2.0 Associated Documents
2.1 ISO 9001:2000 Clause 6.1 and 6.3
2.2 Health, Safety and Welfare Checklist
2.3 Plant and Equipment Maintenance Plan
3.0

Scope

3.1

This procedure gives consideration to aspects of the company's infrastructure and work environment such as the buildings, workspace and utilities as well as equipment and support services. It includes the identification and maintenance of the infrastructure needed to deliver the required product or service quality.

4.0 Responsibilities Defined
4.1 Engineering Manager
4.2 Department managers
4.3 Engineers
5.0 Contents Include
5.1 Defining the required Infrastructure for Use
5.2 Maintenance of the Infrastructure
5.3 Progress reviews
5.4 Maintenance Records
5.5 Sample Assessment of Infrastructure and Work Environment for Health, Safety and Welfare
5.6 Plans - Plant and Equipment Maintenance Plan
5.7 Questionnaires - Assessment of Infrastructure and Work Environment (Health, Safety and Welfare Checklist)