What should be done with defective rubber items?

Defective rubber items should be marked 'REJECTED' and destroyed to ensure safety and maintain quality standards. This approach prevents the potential hazards associated with using compromised materials that could fail during operation or contribute to system malfunctions. When items are defective, they can pose risks not only to equipment performance but also to personnel who may rely on these materials.

Marking them appropriately helps in tracking and managing the defective items within the inventory, ensuring that they do not get inadvertently reused or passed along in production processes. Destruction ensures that these items are permanently removed from circulation, thereby maintaining the overall safety and integrity of operations. This is particularly important in sectors where reliability and safety are paramount and cannot be compromised by using faulty materials.

Other approaches, such as attempting repairs, storing for future use, or selling them at a discount, could introduce significant risks and liabilities, undermining operational effectiveness and safety standards.