ELAP Webinar 24 - Policies and Procedures Required in an ELAP Laboratory
Policies and Procedures Required in an ELAP Laboratory
ELAP Webinar 24
Method Detection Limits in an ELAP Lab
Policies and Procedures Required in an ELAP Lab
Synopsis:
The
2016 TNI Standard includes specific policies, procedures, systems, etc.
This webinar will discuss the required policies, procedures (written
and unwritten), and language to be included in the quality management
system. We will also discuss various ways a laboratory can conform to
the Standard. This webinar is suitable for laboratory management,
quality assurance personnel, and analysts.
Outline:
- Introduction
- Define policies, systems, procedures, and instructions.
- Types of documents
- Control of documents
- Review the revision of policies and procedures
- Ensure all staff are trained and following the established policies and procedures
Your Instructor
Dr. Francis has extensive experience in chemistry and biology. He is currently a principal with SAW Environmental (2004 to present). He was owner/operator of a large environmental laboratory in Nevada prior to becoming a full-time consultant. He performs and manages third‐party laboratory audits for several states, QA/QC consulting to individual laboratories, and provides internal audits, data integrity training, and data validation to private and governmental laboratories. Dr. Francis is a contract assessor for IAS assessing laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025 and various TNI Standards. He is a fully qualified NELAC assessor in organic and inorganic chemistry, microbiology, cryptosporidium, radiochemistry, solids, aqueous, tissue, and air. He is an EPA-approved drinking water certification officer in all areas available.