NIST H143: Appendix C. Part 1, Internal Assessment and ManagementReview

NIST Handbook 143
State Weights and Measures Laboratories Program Handbook

Appendix C. Part 1, Internal Assessment and Management Review

Outline for Laboratory Assessment

NOTE: This form must be completed as a part of an internal assessment and management review and submitted for evaluation each year. You can also use this form as an overview for a meeting between management and laboratory staff. A detailed internal assessment (in addition to this form) should be completed prior to the management review. This form provides a format for a management review but does not have adequate detail for a proper internal assessment. Comments should be submitted to OWM in addition to this form.

Items reviewed (R) or reviewed/submitted (RS). Include any relevant comments in attached correspondence.

_____ Quality Manual - required if updated since last submission; Date of latest update:____________

_____ Internal Assessment (Appendix C) - required annually, Part II required if Certificate of Measurement Traceability expires

_____ Control Charts and Measurement Control Data - completed annually, submitted as requested:
_____ Control charts for all measurement services provided by the laboratory
_____ LAP 26/27, analysis forms for evaluating traceability and "control" of mass standards
_____ Weighing Equipment Assessment Chart
_____ Proficiency Testing Results Chart
_____ Training Summary
_____ Measurement control charts for mass and volume tolerance testing
_____ Basic/Intermediate/Advanced Training - attendance or problems submitted as required
_____ Attendance at Regional Meetings - required annually; Date of latest attendance:___________

Internal Assessment SUMMARY:

Please indicate any concerns, changes, goals, plans, or special needs since the last review period. Also provide comments on previous laboratory deficiencies or status of previous concerns.

_____ Facilities

_____ Equipment

_____ Standards

_____ Staff

_____ Overall Operations

_____ Proficiency Testing Results & Follow Up

_____ Other/Miscellaneous

Staff present (printed names):

___________________________________________________

Signed by:

Weights and Measures Director

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Metrologist(s)

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Date of Management Review: ____________________________

NIST Handbook 143State Weights and Measures Laboratories Program Handbook

NIST Handbook 143
State Weights and Measures Laboratories Program Handbook