Simple steps to Measurement Traceability
Issued by
MAS Management Systems
Earners of this badge have developed appropriate strategies for ensuring their test results comply with the requirements for metrological traceability. They have learned what measurement traceability means in a practical sense by working through a test method from their own laboratory. They can discuss the interface of what the customer needs and traceability requirements. They are able to demonstrate metrological traceability during an accreditation assessment.
- Type Learning
- Level Advanced
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Actively participate in an interactive training course covering traceability in a laboratory. Evaluate documentation on reference standards and equipment to determine the adequacy of metrological traceability. Articulate the metrological traceability for a given result from the participant’s laboratory.
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Interact with other laboratory professionals during the training course, sharing knowledge and experience. Gain insights into how other industry professionals solve their compliance issues.
Standards
This Standard specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of laboratories. It is applicable to all organisations performing lab activities, regardless of the number of personnel. Customers, regulatory authorities, accreditation bodies and others use it to confirm or recognise the competence of labs.
ISO 9001 sets out the criteria for a quality management system. It is based on a number of quality management principles including strong customer focus, motivation of top management, the process approach and continual improvement.
This Standard can be used by medical laboratories in developing their quality management systems and assessing their own competence. It can also be used for confirming or recognising the competence of medical laboratories by laboratory customers, regulating authorities and accreditation bodies.