The PJLA Podcast

By analyzing your particular lab process, from start to stop, you will likely discover missed opportunities for improvement. Having worked in a high production, high stress environment, Greg Cenker had to figure out a way to become extremely efficient and effective without adding any additional human resources. This is but one way this metrology manager approached the problem. Hosted by: Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. Presented by: Greg Cenker Greg Cenker is a metrologist and the Calibrations.com Product Manager with IndySoft. He works closely with development, marketing, and sales to ensure that Calibrations.com becomes the go-to source for calibration related content, software, and support.

We will look at the requirements specified within ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for management review which include specific requirements for inputs and outputs. This webinar will also look at the management review as a vehicle for improvement. The ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Standard will force the hand of the organization in the output section. Presented By: Michael Kramer, PJLA Calibration Program Manager and Lead Assessor

This episode will investigate the requirements concerning facilities and environmental conditions, along with equipment specified in ISO/IEC 17025:2017. This will shed light onto records that need to be maintained for laboratory equipment. Also, requirements concerning environmental related laboratory activities performed both at the fixed facility and on site at the customer location will be discussed. This will include those requirements specific to environmental conditions which require monitoring and those that will need to bet recorded and controlled. Requirements concerning equipment will be highlighted including those related to intermediate checks and calibration programs. Presented By: Michael Kramer, PJLA Calibration Program Manager and Lead Assessor

Is the concept of Option A vs. Option B as it relates to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 confusing? This webinar will shed light on both options which has the same end results. Laboratories which are part of an organizations with ISO 9001:2015 certification in place can benefit from this. Requirements specified in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 concerning management system documents will be reviewed and attempt to aid your organization in adopting a system that both meets the requirements of the Standard along with tailoring the system to meet your organizational needs. This will include commitment from management along with stated policies and objectives. Presented By: Michael Kramer, PJLA Calibration Program Manager and Lead Assessor

Complaints are magnified in ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Section 7.9 regarding complaints consists of seven separate clauses. This webinar will look at what documented information is required along with what records need to be maintained when a complaint is received. Specific requirements are specified in regards to keeping the complaint informed along with the approval of any corrective action taken as a result of a complaint. Presenter: Michael Kramer, PJLA Calibration Program Manager and Lead Assessor

Presented by PJLA's Michael Kramer

 

This webinar will educate participants on top common findings detected during environmental laboratory assessments including assessments to the DOD ELAP, DOECAP and TNI EL standards. Additionally, an overview of PJLA’s accreditation program requirements will be provided to educate participants on what to expect prior to the on-site assessment, corrective action timelines, report submissions including requirements of state program reporting.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Section 7.7 & associated requirements within PL-1 “PJLA Policy on Proficiency Testing” The requirements in section 7.7 of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 will be reviewed. This includes activities associated with internal control and well as comparison to sources outside your organization. We will look at the requirements specified in PJLA PL-1 regarding proficiency testing which would include developing an approved four year proficiency testing plan along with approved means of proficiency testing. Presented By: Michael Kramer, PJLA Calibration Program Manager and Lead Assessor

Presented by Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation

Presented by Michael Kramer of Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation