This webcast focuses on how the management system elements of internal audits and annual management review, provide management with vital real time information and interact to form the basis for continuous improvement. Definitions are explored as well as the different types of internal audits that may be considered and the requirements detailed in the TNI 2009 ES Standard. Responsibilities and accountabilities for meeting the standard requirements and prerequisites for conducting these activities are presented. Some of the ways to implement effective procedures for these foundation systems, suggestions that have been implemented in real life organizations, tools to facilitate management of the records and documentation are a strong focus and are discussed. The instructor explores how to craft and use the findings and results from these tools to not only react to problems but to potentially drive quality improvement and communication. This webcast is geared to participation by laboratory management and technical personnel, specifically supervisors, managers, and QA professionals as well as assessors from the private and public sectors.
Understand the requirements to perform and the importance of an annual internal audit to verify that laboratory operations continue to comply with the requirements of the quality management system and to introduce necessary changes or improvements. Understand the importance of an annual review of the laboratory's management systems to ensure their continuing suitability and effectiveness, and to introduce necessary changes or improvements. The responsibilities and accountabilities for meeting the standard requirements and prerequisites for conducting these activities. How to implement effective procedures and tools to facilitate management of records and documents. How to craft and use the findings and results from these tools to not only react to problems, but also to drive quality improvement and communication. Know that when audit findings cast doubt on the effectiveness of the operations or on the correctness or validity of the laboratory's test results, the laboratory must take timely corrective action, and notify customers in writing if investigations show that the laboratory results may have been affected.Know how to record the area of activity audited, the audit findings and corrective actions that arise from them.
Quality Managers, Technical Managers, Laboratory Managers, Laboratory Assessors
Internal Audits Specialist
2 hours
Jack Farrell
Jack Farrell has more than 40 years of experience in the environmental industry as an analyst, QA professional, technical and general manager of small, medium and large commercial laboratories. He is an experienced environmental manager, laboratory chemist, trainer, and auditor. Mr. Farrell holds degrees in Biological Sciences (Microbiology) and Chemistry and is a professional trainer, consultant and third party assessor for a number of state and federal regulators. Jack Farrell is a Senior Environmental Analyst, President and Founder of Analytical Excellence, Inc. (AEX). Since its inception in 1993, AEX has been an independent strictly confidential consulting firm specializing in environmental laboratory operations, analysis and matters concerning the generation of analytical data to support effective compliance decision-making and aspects of litigation. AEX's clientele consist of well-known small and large laboratory companies, instrument manufacturers, engineering firms, state and federal regulatory agencies and legal practice firms.
Jack Farrell has more than 40 years of experience in the environmental industry as an analyst, QA professional, technical and general manager of small, medium and large commercial laboratories. He is an experienced environmental manager, laboratory chemist, trainer, and auditor. Mr. Farrell holds degrees in Biological Sciences (Microbiology) and Chemistry and is a professional trainer, consultant and third party assessor for a number of state and federal regulators.
Jack Farrell is a Senior Environmental Analyst, President and Founder of Analytical Excellence, Inc. (AEX). Since its inception in 1993, AEX has been an independent strictly confidential consulting firm specializing in environmental laboratory operations, analysis and matters concerning the generation of analytical data to support effective compliance decision-making and aspects of litigation. AEX's clientele consist of well-known small and large laboratory companies, instrument manufacturers, engineering firms, state and federal regulatory agencies and legal practice firms.
