Storage and records help maintain product identification and condition history. Items with unknown service history should not be assessed by appearance alone.
Follow product storage guidance
Different materials and constructions do not share one universal storage instruction. Review manufacturer guidance on moisture, sunlight, chemicals and heat for the selected product.
Keep identification and records together
Maintain links between product identification, supply documents, service dates and relevant inspections. Do not reconstruct missing history using assumptions.
Set aside items requiring assessment
Where damage or unusual exposure is suspected, separate the item from normal stock for competent assessment. A general online guide is not a return-to-service decision.
A short enquiry checklist
- Product identification
- Storage instructions
- Service and inspection records
- Segregation of items needing assessment
This guide supports technical communication. It is not site-specific selection, inspection or approval for use; follow relevant manufacturer instructions and competent assessment.
