Equipment procedures – Let’s review
Equipment procedures are the most overlooked part of a laboratory’s QMS, and quite possibly the most misunderstood, especially by those new to the accreditation process. I have found that... Read more
Equipment procedures are the most overlooked part of a laboratory’s QMS, and quite possibly the most misunderstood, especially by those new to the accreditation process. I have found that... Read more
2016 has been a year of growth and changes for R18LabQMS. The support and feedback from the users has enabled us to build on what is already a great... Read more
Here’s what’s new with the application in v1.8… With the end of the year fast approaching, we’re releasing a new update. Take a minute to familiarize yourself with the... Read more
Have you ever stopped to determine just how much it costs to respond to non-conformities after an on-site assessment? If you’re like me, it can be frustrating going back... Read more
In our February 29th blog earlier this year we talked about equipment inventory guidelines. I’m going to hit on a few points about equipment procedures and what is required.... Read more
Last month we discussed section number updates due to the AASHTO R18 change for 2016. This will take place when the 2016 upgrades are completed in December, 2016. As... Read more
As we make updates I wanted to drill down on the change that will be seen in the quality manual within the R18LabQMS application. Some section numbers will remain... Read more
Since AASHTO came out with the changes to the R18 standard, there have been questions on updates to the R18LabQMS application. Following up on our May 2016 blog entry,... Read more
The longer I’m in this business the more I understand the need for quality and maintaining our laboratory’s equipment maintenance and calibration records. Let’s take a look how this... Read more
On April 13, 2016, the AASHTO Subcommittee on Materials released the newest version of AASHTO R18. There are many significant changes that a laboratory will need to address but... Read more