Before consumables are distributed from the stores, The requestor must return the used material wherever possible to the store keeper (for example worn gloves, broken PPE and empty boxes/cans etc) the store keeper consult a register of stock to ensure the item has not already been requested and that the request is reasonable. The requestor signs for the item on the store forms and the store keeper modifies the computer register to show the item has been handed over and who it was handed over to