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The following describes what is required  to be entered into each field:

Location_v1

This section provides the location code for the location selected when the form was opened.  The code is not editable.  The next field to the right is the location type code.  This is automatically completed and should NOT be edited.

FieldSample_v1

Sample ID: Enter the Sample Code you create using the guidance above. Take care to ensure it follows the guide provided and that the same code is used on all containers for the selected sample from the selected location.

Type:  Enter N for all samples

Date and Time:  Leave these unchanged unless the sample was taken at a different date and time

Method:  The sample must be taken following the procedures provided in Section **** This method involves the use of a spade, shovel or trowel in collecting, mixing and sampling the material.  The method to be entered for this procedure is SHOVEL

Matrix:  Enter SO in this field for all samples

Sample Description: Enter a good description of the material being sampled including its colour, texture, constituents, etc.  For example, Yellow brown sandy clay with occasional stones up to 50mm.

Sample Comments:  Any additional sample comments should be entered into this field.  Comments might include anything unusual about the sample or considered worthy of mention.  If on sampling and inspection the load is considered not to meet waste acceptance criteria and is segregated for removal from site it should be noted in this field.  NB. Samples would not usually be taken of rejected loads, but this could be done if the load forms part of a large contract where substantial amounts of waste have already been accepted.

Odour:  Describe the odour of the sample.  The drop down list offers a range of usual smells but there is any other type of smell this should be recorded in Sample Comments and attention drawn to the issue when the file is emailed to CEMEX.  Additional options for the drop down can be added.

Sample Colour:  The colour should be described using the available drop down list of options.  If additional colours are required please contact Kevin Wilson.

Technician:  Select your name from the drop down list available

Technician Co.:  Select the company you work for from the drop down list

Qualifier and Qualifier Note:  These fields are only used where a planned sample cannot be taken.  This situation does not arise when taking waste samples since these are on demand.  No entries should be made in these fields.

Date sent to Lab: Select the date the sample was collected by the laboratory courier from the drop down.  This should be the date the courier actually collected the sample and it left the site.

Weather:  A set of weather description options are provided in the drop down.  Please select the most appropriate description for the time of sampling.