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NUCLEAR POWER DIVISI0ft PENNSYLVANIA OPERATIONS APOLLO, PENNSYLVANIA Q.C. ACCEPTED TSHUE #8-QUALITY ASSURANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL REVISION 11 DATE:
AUGUST 14, 1985 APPROVED:
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QUALITY ASSURANCE QUALITY ASSURANCE POLICY & PROCEDURES MANUA1.
PURPOSE: Index of interr.ediate changes between major revisions.
ISSUE CHA'lGE DATE SECT 10:1, PAGE, PARA.
DESCRIPTIO!i 11ay 20,1982 All Sections CorDietc.Pevision Deleted 1.2.1.5 and Oct. 1, 1982 1.2.1.",. 1.2.1.6. 1.2.1.7 Renu bered as 1 9 1 6 A 1 9 1_A Nov.10, 1982 Figure 1.0 Revised Nov.10, 1982 Section 2.9.3 (b)
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APPENDIX I " Cross Reference of Jan.21, 1983 QA Policy & Procedure flanual snc_
Deleted " Misc Precedure" To Implementing Procedures 1311-01 opposite GP-11 and Section 17.0 referenced 01-1266 Oct. 31, 1983 All Sections Complete Revision Mar. 14, 1984 Section 4.2.6 Deleted original 4.2.6 Change last sentence to include lluclear Mar. 14, 1984 Section 18.3.2 Safety and Requlatory Supervisor liar. 14, 1934 Section 7.0 Entire section revised Delete Foreman is and add Aug. 14, 1985 Section 1.2.1.2 functions are Organization - Figure 1.0 Pevised l
Organization - Figure 1.1 Revised Section 2.41 Delete and or foreman add or his desioree Section 2.46(1)
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18.2.3 End of 4th sentence, add if reauirna 18.2.5 End of last sentence, delete or fluclear Safety and Reoulatory %ncr_vlser 18.3.2 Same as above Appendix I Delete PAS /UAS-01-M, PAS /UAS-02-II, GP-40, QC-DIP-Series, 111-208, DFP-6
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This nanual describes the general policies and procedures established for the administration of the Ouality Assurance program at the Pennsylvania Operations facilities of the Babcock & llilcox, Utility Power Generation Division. The program is applicable to the manufacture of nuclear reactor fuels and components; the decontamination of the plutonium and low enriched uranium processing facilities; and the manufacture, procurement, utilization and repair of certain nuclearihaterial shipping containers; and to any other activities where a Quality Assurance program is required by regulation or by customer ordering documents.
Detailed Quality Assurance outlines and procedures are prepared for individual contracts as necessary and are available for review by authorized persons.
Those outlines and procedures provide specific direction for implementing the general policies set forth in this manual.
The policies and procedures contained in this manual and the specific implementing procedures are mandatory and no deviation is permitted without written authorization from the Manager, Technical Control, fianager, Pennsylvania.0perations and the Supervisor, Ouality Assurance.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title t,
i Quality Assurance Policies 1.0 Organization 2.0 Quality Assurance Pro Eram 3.0 Design Control 4.0 Procurement Do'cument Control 5.0 Instructions, Procedures and Drawings 6.0 Document Control 7.0 Control of Purchased Material, Equipment and Services 8.0 Identification and Control of Materials, Parts and Components 9.0 Control of Special Processes 10.0 Inspection 11.0 Test Control 12.0 Control of Measuring and Test Equipment 13.0 Handling, Storage and Shipping 14.0 Inspection, Test and Operating Status 15.0 Nonconforming Materials, Parts, or Components 16.0 Corrective Action 17.0
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It is the policy of the Pennsylvania Operations management to maintain a Q"ality Assurance Program that thoroughly monitors quality related operations and provides documented evidence that the required quality levels have been maintained in all phases of contract perfomance.
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It is the policy of the Pennsylvania Operations management to employ qualified quality assurance personnel to manage and implement the quality program.
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It is the policy of the Pennsylvania Operations management to employ sufficient personnel to manage quality assurance operations consistent with an effective and economical quality assurance program.
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It is the policy of the Pennsylvania Operations management to establish and implement on a regular basis, an effective system for internal audits and to provide for prompt correction of all conditions adversely affecting quality.
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It is the policy of the Pennsylvania Operations management to review Quality Assurance audit findings, to assess quality accomplishments and resolve potential quality problems.
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It is the policy of the Pennsylvania Operations management to maintain a quality assurance function which reports to the top level of Pennsylvania Operations management and which operates independently of manufacturing responsibility.
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It is the policy of Pennsylvania Operations management to take positive action to correct and record all quality deficiencies noted.
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It is the policy of Pennsylvania Operations management to procure
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It is the policy of Pennsylvania Operations to r.eview this manual at least every two years and revise it as necessary to insure its applicability to curre'nt quality and operating technology and philosophy.
- 10. The Quality Assurance Manual and any revisi.ons thereof shall be approved by the Supervisor of Quality Assurance, Manager, Technical Control, and Manager, Pennsylvania Operations.
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Each copy of this manual is numbered and registered to individuals receiving a copy.
Copics of this manual shall be issued to all Department Managers, to all Quality Assurance supervisory personnel and to others designated by the managers of each operating department within Pennsylvania Operations.
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l.0 ORGANIZATION r
1.1 Scope This section describes the organization of the Pennsylvania Operations Quality Assurance Department and the duties and responsibilities of the organizational units responsible for implenienting the Quality Assurance Program. The overall quality policies, goals and objectives are established by Babcock & Wilcox Company and operating group level manage-ment. The respective Division Heads have the authority and responsibility to issue Division policy, e,stablish procedures and take other actions necessary to implement the requirements of those policies.
The Babcock & Wilcox Vice-President, Quality and Technology is responsible for establishing and effectively disseminating quality policy, systems and guidelines; determining that such Division systems and policies are in com-pliance; investigating major quality problems; and recommending appropriate action.
1.2 Organization The organization of the Babcock & Wilcox, Utility Power Generation Division, Pennsylvania Operations and its Quality Assurance Department is shown in Figures 1.0 and 1.1.
1.2.1 The duties and responsibilities of the various Quality Assurance Organizational elements shown in Figure 1.1 are as follows:
1.2.1.1 Quality Assurance Department - Supervisor, Quality Assurance a.
The Supervisor, Quality Assurance directs and assumes responsibility for all Quality Assurance activities Pre:Are:
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The Supervisor, Quality Assurance has direct access to the Manager of Pennsylvania Operations in order to address quality related activities and problems in an appropriate manner. Routine quality activity reports are submitted monthly to the Manager, Technical Control and top'ical quality reports are provide'd as necessary to keep management cognizant of significant quality problems, c.
The Quality Assurance Supervisor and the technical personnel reporting to him have the authority and freedom to implement quality programs, identify quality problems; initiate, recommend, provide or concur with corrective actions; to verify the implenentation of corrective actions and. to control further processing, shipment or use of nonconforminq mater'ials, products or services.
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The. qualification requirements for this position include a level of train-ing normally~ associated with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Technology or Business.
Quality ' functions subordinate to this position e.
R include Quality Control, Calibration and Document Control.
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The Quality Control and Calibration functions are responsible for the impicmentation of quality activities related to inspection, testing, calibration and process control of materials, equipment and components purchased, produccd or utilized by the Pennsylvania Operations.
1.2.1.3 Document Control The Document Control function is responsible for the issuance of new or revised documents, the retrieval of superseded documents and the control and issuance of contract documents.
A description of the Document Control program is contained in Section'6.0 of this manual.
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2.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM 2.1 Scope O
This section describes the program establisned to monitor, evaluate and control the quality conformance of materials, processes, equipment and components t,o the requirements of contract documents, internal specifications and the regulations of government agencies.
2.2 Requirements The Quality Assurance Department is responsible for the program outlined in this manual and imple;mented by additional written policies, outlines, procedures or instructions. The program prtvides for the performance of those activities required to insure that the manufacturing processes, products and associated activities conform to all quality related contractual and regulatory requirements.
Any disputes involving quality related matters shall be resolved by the Manager, Pennsylvania Operations or Manager, Technical Control.
2.3 Modifications and Revisions to Quality ~ Assurance Manual 2.3.1 When necessary, minor revisions of this manual or its appendices may be effected through the issuance of individual page revisions.
Pages so revised shall continue to bear the ' current manual revision number, but that number will be followed by the letter "R" designating a page revision.
In addition, the page date will be changed to indicate the date the page revision was made.
2.3.2 All revisions to this manual, whether in part or total must be approved by the Manager, Pennsylvania Operations, Manager, Technical Control, and Supervisor of Quality Assurance.
Approval of page revisions shall be documented by signature following the revision number indicated at the bottom of each page.
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2.3.3. Where required by contract or regulation, all revisions to this manual or its individual pages shall be submitted to the customer and to the appropriate regulatory agency for review and approval prior to the implementation of the changes set forth in the revision.
2.4 Material Review Board 2.4.1 A Material Review Board (MRB) has been instituted for the purpose of reviewing, advising and_ concurring in decisions on quality matters affecting Pennsylvania Operations performance. Routine decisions on product quality, including production releases, are made by the cognizant R
Quality Assurance Supervisor or his designee. Decisions on the disposition of deviated materials will normally be made by Manufacturing Supervision
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Where necessary, questions involving the disposition of deviated materials will be referred to the MRB. The following descrihes the function and activities of the Material Review Board, 2.4.2 The itRB is a standing board consisting of the following permanent members:
2.4.2.1 Manager, Pennsylvania Operations 2.4.2.2 Supervisor, Quality' Assurance (Chairman) 2.4.2.3 Manager, Technical Control 2.4.2.4 Manufacturing Supervision of the area involved.
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The Chairman of the-liRB will from timb to time, as dictated by the nature of the matter being considered, appoint temporary members to the MRB.
2.4.3 The itRB shall meet as frequently as nccessary to transact business under this policy.
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2.4.4.1 To review and advise on corrective action programs for
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- 2. 4.4. 2 To review and advise line managers on quality related natte:ra.
2.4.4.3 To recommend changes in quality assurance and operational policies, procedures, and controls.
2.4.5 A MRB will be convened as quickly as practicable to discuss quality issues. The procedure for convening a MRB shall be as follows:
Responsibility Activity Any PA Operations 1.
Contacts the Supervisor, Quality Assurance to Manager request a date and time for a MRB meeting.
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Selects time and place for MRB and sets Assurance agenda (including the assignment of responsibilities).
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Notifies permanent and Ad Hoc members.
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Determines and notifies temporary Board members, if any.
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Completes the necessary analysis and vision of the area involved.
preparation for the MRB, including as appropriate:
(a) A review of the past history of the deficiency, including previous corrective action programs.
(b) Anassessmentoftheprobablecause(s) for tije quality deviation.
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Responsibility Activity (c) An analysis of alternative solutions for solving the quality problem.
(d) A recomendation for the corrective action program (s).
(c) A schedule for corrective action.
(f) ~ The assignment of responsibility for performing corrective action.
2.4.6 The following procedure will be observed during the operation of MRB meetings:
(1) The MRB will be chaired by the Supervisor, Quality Assurance.
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R his absence, his designee shall serve as Chairman.
(2) A quorum for a MRB shall consist of two permanent members.
(3) Detailed minutes of the meeting will be taken and distributed to permanent and attending Ad Hoc members within five working days of the MRB meeting.
(4) The topics covered in the MRB shall be left to the discretion of the Chairman. However, as a matter of practice the meeting r, hall includeitems(a)through(f)underSection2.4.5.
(5) Where appropriate, the recommendations of the MRB may be reached in a closed meeting of the permanent members of the MRB at the discretion of the Chairman.
2.4.7 Implementation of the Material Review Board recomendations shall be the responsibility of the cognizant Manager. Any disagreement with MRB
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recomendations shall be resolved by the Manager, Pennsylvania Operations.
The Quality Assurance Supervisor shall review the implementation of the t>
recommendations and determine the nee'd for further action.
2.5 lialpractice Prevention Program 2.5.1 Programs for prevention of deliberate or unintentional malpractice require constant vigilance and systematic procedures, which can detect and deter malpractice actions in a timely manner.
2.5.2 Preventive actions relating to management of Pennsylvania Operations:
2.5.2.1 A properly managed and well planned internal audit program as outlined in Section 18.0 is the primary activity implemented to detect malpractice.
2.5.2.2 Meetings of Quality Assurance and Pennsylvania Operations management provide opportunities to review Quality Assurance programs and policies.
Tnese meetings also involve presentations of current Quality Assurance and Manufacturing activities and provide for the review of areas conducive to malpractice.
2.5.2.3 As noted in Section 1.0.of the Quality Assurance Manual, the Quality Assurance organization is separate from the fianufacturing organization, thus allowing independent checks on product quality.
2.5.2.4 Internal audit procedures and checklists allow for follow-up of discrepancies reported by internal and external audits.
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Those deficiencies detected through the implemen-i tation of the audit program will be addressed by the pro-cedure set forth in Section 18.0.
2.5.3 Preventive action relating to personnel policies:
2.5.3.1 Section 2.6 outlines general guidelines for personnel training and certification which require minimum levels of competence to be reached and documented for tests and inspections requiring specialized skills.
2.5.4 Preventive action relating to procedures and equipment:
2.5.4.1 The audit progran in Section 18.0 provides for crosschecks of equipment, personnel and procedures to detect potential deviations or inconsistencies.
2.6 Personnel Training and Certification 2.6.1 Tests, inspections and quality related activities which require special skills or special operator judgment shall be conducted only by personnel qualified in such duties.
2.6.1.1 Qualification requirements and qualifying procedures shall be defined in the appropriate operating procedures.
2.6.2 All personnel performing quality related activities shall be familiar with the procedures governing those activities.
2.6.3 Written evidence of personnel experience and qualifications to perform specific duties shall be maintained on file in the area of concern and in the Training Section.
2.6.4 The existing qualification status of QA personnel shall be updated annually, or as noted in the applicable qualification procedure, by 0A-72-1 r,;
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complete requalification or audit of past performance.
Personnel failing a rotest shall be removed from the particular operations O
until requalified.
In addition, work performed by those personnel shall.be evaluated to determine if corrective action is required.
2.6.5 Special skills which may require qualification of personnel include metallography, welding, weld evaluation, certain NDT processes, or other special skills,specified in particular contracts.
NDT certi-fication shall be done in accordance with SNT-TC-1A when required.
2.6.6 When applicable and necessary to the requirements of a particular operation, personnel shall be given periodic eye examinations.
2.6.7 All Pennsylvania Operations personnel who perform surveillance and inspection of vendor processes or products shall be qualified in accordance with procedures appropriate for the inspection requirements.
2.7 Subcontractor Qualification 2.7.1 Subcontractor testing shall be performed by laboratories approved by Quality Assurance and, where applicable, approved by the customer.
2.8 Inspection procedures and Results 2.8.1 All inspection and test results shall be evaluated for conformance to contractual specification and drawing requirements by Quality Assurance.
2.8.2 All physical and chemical test methods used in product evaluation shall
,be described in formal procedures (Section 17.0). ' Test methods shall be. approved by the customer where required by contract.
2.8.3 Detailed inspection and test procedures shall be kept current and revised when necessary utilizing the procedures described in Section 6.0, Document Control.
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2.8.4 Product certifications shall be prepared and issued by Quality Assurance.
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2.9 Quality Assurance Activities Related to Compliance Ilith Government Regulations 2.9.1.Various regulatory agencies have imposed certain requirements on organizations involved in the manufacture, utilization, handling, shipment or receipt of nuclear materials. The involvement of Quality Assurance in activities governed by those regulations may be specifi-cally imposed by the particular regulation or may be self imposed by the regulated organization.
2.9.2 Specific requirements for Quality Assurance programs are set forth in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations, Title 10 CFR Part 71.51.
This manual is designed to address the QA program requirements of those regulations.
2.9.2.1 Appendix I to this manual provides a matrix of procedures cross referenced to the sections of this nanual applicable to the above regulations.
2.9.3 Other regulations impose requirements for which-Quality Assurance has assumed implementing or auditing responsibilities. Quality Assurance has prime responsibility in implementing the program established for compliance with Title 10 CFR Part 21 (Reporting of, Defects and flon-compliance).
The implementing procedure is identified as GP-34.
2.10, Audits and Reviews of the Quality Assurance Program 2.10.1 Verification that the Quality Assurance program is adequately designed, implemented and effective in assuring that the quality objectives of the company and the quality requirements of our customers are achieved is made through routine audits of the QA program by customer and comoany representatives.
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Quality Assurance program cbmponents applicable to compliance with regulatory agency requirements will be periodically evaluated by the Pennsylvania Operations Safety Advisory Board.
This Board is comprised of management personnel representing Engineering, Technical Control, Administration, Quality Assurance, and the Manager, Pennsylvania Operations.
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3.0 DESIGtt C0flTROL 3.1 Scope f
The design specifications and drawings of components and materials manufactured or utilized at the Pennsylvania Operations are provided by our customers or by the manufacturer or designer, and design control is not an applicable part o'f our Quality Assurance program. However, the selection of commercial grade r:aterials, parts or components for safety related systems will be reviewed for suitability by Quality Assurance through their review and approval of purchase requisitions.
Inasmuch as certain of the facility designs are unique to the nature of our activities, Pennsylvania Operations has an active Design Review Board that is involved in evaluation of facility design.
The Quality Assurance Supervisor is a member of this board and it is his responsibility to insure that all customer or regulatory agency quality requirements are addressed in the design phase of facility modifications.
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4.0 PROCUREffENT 00CUMEtlT CONTROL 4.1. Scope t
This section describes the procurement control procedures in use at Pennsylvania Operations.
Procurement is the responsibility of Purchasing.
In establishing procurement procedures, the Buyer works closely with Quality Assurance and other cognizant groups to assure that the requirements of those organizations are reflected in the procurement procedures.
4.2 Procurement Document Preparation and Approval 4.2.1 When required by contractual provisions, Pennsylvania Operations will request customer approval of subvendor Quality Assurance documents applicable to materials and components purchased for use in contract performance.
4.2.2 Customer approval, when required, will be obtained prior to procurement action.
4.2.3 Responsibilities for the preparation, review, approval, and r,elease of procurement documents are defined in the Purchasing itanual.
4.2.4 The Supervisor, Quality Assurance shall establish and implement pro;edures to assure Quality Anurance review of all purchase requisitions.
Purchase requisitions shall not be processed unless they have received Quality Assurance approval.
Changes made to purchase requisitions following initial Q. A. approval and purchase requisitions issued as change notices to purchase orders will require Q.A. approval.
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4.2.5 Requisition review by Quality Assurancs shall assure that the following provisions are considered and incorporated, when required, into the purchase order: Any or all of the following provisions exte'ded to lower tier subcontractors as necessary to assure may be n
the adequacy and quality of subcontractor materials or services.
4.2.5.1 Customer ordering requirements.
4.2.5.2 Pennsylvania Operations and customer requirements and specifications defining the supplier's quality assurance,
- inspection an,d certification requirements.
4.2.5.3 Applicable Regulatory Agency requirements.
(e.g., Title 10 CFR 21 and 10 CFR 71, Appendix E.')
4.2.5.4 Pennsylvania Operations qualification requirements, if any, and approval provisions.
4.2.5.5 Applicable codes and standards, including general quality assurance program requirements.
4.2.5.6 Required quality levels.
4.2.5.7 Requirements for the generation, control, maintenance and submittal of supplier documentation to the purchaser for review and approval.
4.2.5.8 Specification and drawing definition.
4.2.5.9 Requirements for preoperational review and approval of manufacturing processes and Quality Assurance programs.
4.2.5.10 Statement providing for purchasers right of access to the suppliers facilities and quality records for the purpose of source inspection and audit.
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4.2.5.11 Pennsylvania Operations inspection, surveillance and LJ release requirements.
4.2.5.12 Hold requirements for overinspection and release.
4.2.5.13 Pennsylvania Operations approval and inspection requirements for subvendors.
R 4.2.6 As evidence of Quality Assurance review and approval of purcha~se requisitions, the QA reviewer shall sign and date the requisition.
4.3 Control of Configuration 4.3.1 Contract drawings, specifications and procedures originated by the customer and any revisions thereto, shall be distributed by Document Control to cognizant personnel.
4.3.2 Q. A. and llanufacturing will revie" all customer originated technical documents and determine inspection and/or manufacturing modifications required.
Purchasing will notify vendors of any such changes identified so that vendors can determine any necessary price changes and/or manufacturing or process changes.
4.3.3 Where required, all vendor manufacturing, process or inspection changes and associated documents will be reviewed by Q.A. and nanufacturing.
Approval of, or suggested changes to, vendor change documents shall be communicated to the vendor by Purchasing.
4.3.4 Re-identification of drawings and specifications will be done by Q. A.
This is described in Section 6.0 of the Q.A. Manual.
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4.3'5 Purchasing will draft a change notice to the original purchase order detailing approval reidentification of drawings, specifications, G-b and vendor manufacturing and Q.A. changes.
The change notice will be reviewed by Q.A. and Manufacturing and must be approved as evidenced by the signature of the appropriate Q.A. representative before release by Purchasing to the vendor.
4.3.6 Purchasing will distribute copies of the approved change notice to Q.A.
, and Manufacturing. The change notice will include an acknowledgement copy which when signed and returned by the vendor will be included as part of Purchasing's vendor files.
4.3.7 Changes to contract drawings, specifications and procedures initiated by Pennsylvania Operations or its subcontractors shall be processed in the same manner as those initiated by the customer except for the following actions:
4.3.7.1 Specific and complete documentation of Pennsylvania Operations and/or subcontractor initiated changes will be submitted to the customer.
'4.3.7.2 Document Control shall receive customer disposition of such changes before distributing the changes for Purchasing, Q.A.
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This section describes the Quality Assurance requirements imposed during plant operations to assure that all quality related activities conform to contractual and regulatory requirements, and to internal procedures.
5.2 Requirements The Document Control Sectiori is responsible for maintenance, issuance, retrieval and initiating the periodic review of documentation.
Quality systems are built around but not limited to the following types of documentation:
5.2.1 process Outline (P0) - Defines the manufacturing process, including product definition, materials, and processing operations.
Submittal to customer for approval may be required.
5.2.2 fianufacturing Instructions (MI) - Defines the operation of each piece of equipment. Specific operating parameters, dimensions, tolerances and, where appropriate, acceptance criteria are included. Where necessary, drawings and flow diagrams are provided.
5.2.3 process Data Sheets - Accompanies material sublots, lots or batches and provides the appropriate outline for data collection.
Examples of forms are attached to fianufacturing Instructions.
Data are available for Quality Assurance use.
5.2.4 Quality Assurance Release Form 10138 - Documents QA release of materials, equipment or processes to Manufacturing.
5.2.5 Engineering Release and Change flotice Form 293-201A - Documents the release of materials for production by Process Engineering. Also used to modify process parameters incorporated in Manufacturing Instructions h ge QA-72-1 I
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(Note: This mechanism will not be used to modify procedures requiring customer or Regulatory Agency approval.)
5.2.6 Quality Assurance Outlines and Procedures The various types of Quality Assurance procedures are discussed in Section 17.0 of this manual.
Those procedures provide comprehensive instructions for the performance of Quality Assurance related activities. Where appropriate, the procedure shall include qualitative and quantitative acceptance criteria.
5.2.7 Shipping Receiving Instructions (SRI)
These procedures describe the routine activities required in the handling of nuclear materials shipments and receipts including the inspection of shipping containers, performance of radiological surveys and the preparation of shipping papers and container labels.
5.3 Copies of applicable and necessary procedures, instructions and drawings shall be available in the appropriate work area prior to the performance of any activity described in those procedures.
The Document Control Procedure which insures the currency of operating documents is described in Section 6.0 of this manual.
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6.1.2 A detailed description of Document Control activities and procedures is provided in General Procedure GP-ll, " Document Control Procedure".
6.2 Requirements 6.2.1 Document Control shall establish and implement procedures to control the issuance and revision of documents subject to this policy.
6.2.1.1 Preparation a.
Internal documents subject to this policy may be prepared by any of the departments depicted in Figure 1.0 (page 9).
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Revisions to internal documents shall be made by the same organization which prepared the initial document.
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The originator shall, in conjunction with Ouality Assurance, determine whether the document requires customer approval.
The originator also advises Document Control of the distribution requirements for each document.
6.2.1.2 Document Approval a.
Internal approvals of new or revised documents shall be obtained by Document Control prior to the issuance of the document.
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Customer or regulatory agency approvals, where required, shall be obtained prior to the internal distribution of documents subject to this policy.
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Revisions to existing documents shall be reviewed and approv'ed by the same organizations that performed the original review and approv.al.
6.2.1.3 Document Issue a.
Upon receipt of approval (internal and external), Document Control shall issue copies of the approved document to cognizant individuals, b.
Each copy shall be serially numbered and stamped with a control number and date issued once approved by Quality Control.
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Upon receipt of the document, the recipient is required to sign and return a document receipt along with the superseded copy of the document where applicable.
Documents issued for use in contaminated areas are not returned, but are destroyed by the recipient. The document receipt is marked to indicate that destruction has been completed.
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Obsolete or superseded documents will be destroyed by Document Control upon receipt.
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The document recipient is responsible' for the distribution of the document to the appropriate work area.
The recipient is also respdnsible for the collection of obsolete or superseded documents and their return to Document Control.
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Documents subject to the Document Control policy are not to be reproduced by the recipient and only those copies. bearing an original serial number are authorized for use.
6.2.1.4 Approved Document List a.
Lists of current, approved documents shall be issued to cognizant persons.
Each list will be updated as necessary to maintain its currency.
6.2.1.5 Customer and Regulatory Documents a.
Customer ' specifications and quality related procurement documents shall be reviewed by Quality Assurance and issued through Document Control to cognizant individuals as described in 6.2.1.3 above.
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Certain regulatory agency documents (NRC IE Bulletins, Circulars and Information Notices) are subject to the Document Control program.
Those documents will be for-warded by the Technical Control Departr.ent for issuance as discussed in 6.2.1.3.
6.2.1.6 Document Records a.
Copies of all controlled documents, revisions, signed document receipts and customer approval forms shall be maintained in Document Control files.
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Current distribution lists for controlled documents shall be maintained.
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R 7.0 C0flTROL OF PURCHASED MATERIAL, E0VIPi1EtlT AtlD SERVICES w) 7.1 Scope To assure that purchased material, equipment and services conform to purchasing specifications, and the regulatory requirements of Title 10 CFR 71.51, and 10 CFR 71, Appendix 'E'; evaluations of vendor capabilities are made consistent with the importance, complexity, contractual and regulatory requirements related to the product or services.
This may be accomplished through an evaluation of the vendor's quality program, review of vendor certifications or inspection of the product received.
Such reviews and approvals-shall be documented and the documentation rctained in QA files.
7.2 Evaluation and Selectior af Vendors 7.2.1 Items and services which are critical to product quality will be purchased only from suppliers appearing on UPGD and Cf!FP Approved Vendor List.
The list shall indicate the basis for approval and the nature of the material or service supplied.
7.2.1.1 Quality Assurance is responsible for designating those items and services considered " critical".
UPGD and CilFP QA Depart-ment is responsible for determining the quality capability of proposed vendors, and PA QA Department is responsible for maintaining and distributing copies of the Approved Vendor List.
7.2.1.2 The Approved Vendor List shall be revised at any time new suppliers are approved or previous suppliers deleted.
7.2.1.3 The following general types of items and services may be con-sidered as critical to product quality:
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a. Process chemicals used directly in'the manufacture of products. b. Raw materials s'pecified by customer contract or ordering 3i requirements. c. Outside laboratory services used for product quality evaluation and certification. d. tiuclear material shipping containers. 7.2.1.4 flew suppliers are approved for inclusion on the Approved Vendor List according to one or more of the following criteria: a. Criterion ' A' -The vendor is listed on UPGD or Cf1FP Approved Suppliers" for the particular commodity or service to be purchased, b. Criterion' 'B' - The vendor has a previous and continuous record of ~ supplying acceptable items or services of the type and quality required. c. Criterion 'C' - The items supplied are subject to PA Operations source or receival inspection for verification of quality conformance. d. Criterion 'D' -The supplier implements a quality assurance or quality control program approved by PA Operations and provides certification that the program has been implemented for the material provided. e. Criterion 'E' - A supplier evaluation is performed through an on-site visit to the supplier's facility or through the. review and approval of a " Vendor Quality Control Questionnaire". f. Criterion 'F' - The supplier has been approved by the PA Operations' customer for providing items or services of a similar type and quality. g. Criterion 'G' - Cal.ibration services may be obtained from vendors who supplied the particular item along with initial calibration and/or P durn QA-72-1 I Page 32 Rivisiv- +2-R-// /f M/hD/ BabCOCl( &WilC0X Da t:- Mar. 14, 1984 l
have a previous and continuing record of supplying acceptable. services of the type and quality required. _/ 7.3 Source Inspection 7.3.1 Where necessary, the Supervisor, Quality Assurance will establish procedures for QA surveillance of procured items at the source of manufacture. This may be done when the quality of an item cannot be verified by review of certified test reports or receipt inspection. This may also be required when the items procured are extremely complex, relatively important, or of sufficient quantity to merit source surveillance, or require special tests or processes. Procedures for, source inspection may be established in accordance with the relative importance, complexity, and required quality of items being procured. 7.3.2 Source inspection may be required when any of the following considerations apply: 7.3.2.1 Inspection at any other point would require uneconomical disassembly or destructive testing. 7.3.2.2 Inspection at any other point would destroy or require the replacement of costly packaging materials and/or containers. 7.3.2.3 Special instruments, gages, equipment or facilities ~ required for inspection or testing are available only at the vendor's facility. 7.3.2.4 Loss of time due to unacceptable shipments cannot be tolerated because of schedule requirements. P dure: QA-72-1 Page 33 a -i. i.,,: w ne Mb Babcock &V!ile0x __D m. Mar. 14, 1984
7.3.2.5 Inspection is necessary to verify that specific processes, ( test, or inspections required of the supplier were C' adequately accomplished and that certificates of conformance to requirements are valid. 7.3.2.6 Items are to be shipped directly from a supplier's facility to a site other than Pennsylvania Operations. 7.3.3 The results of inspections and surveillance activities shall be documented and retained on file in the Quality Assurance section. Records shall be available for review by authorized customer and regulatory agency representatives. 7.~3.4 When nuclear material accountability analyses are performed for PA Operations through contract with outside, services, those service organizations will be audited no less frequently than once each year during which the service is obtained. The initial audit will be performed before the contract is issued. The audit will determine the organizations' capability and performance with respect to, Procedures, Calibration, Training, and Qualification. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will be advised through the Safeguards Depart-ment in advance of contracting outside services for NMC analyses. 7.4 Vendor Certification and Test Results 7.4.1 Where appropriate, the vendor shall be required to provide documented certification and/or test data to verify that the product or services conform to all specifications and regulatory requirements set forth in the procurement document. p -~ du;- 00-72-l Page 34 R ;visi:n: Wies f/urs-Babcock &Wilcox lon. Mar. 14, 1984 l 1
7.4.2 If the purchased item or service is subject to the i requirements of Title 10 CFR '21,10 CFR 71.51, or Public Law 96-295, the vendor shall be required to notify the purchaser if any of the procurement specifications have not been met. 7.4.3 All vendor certifications, test reports and notices of non-conformances will be reviewed and evaluated by the Quality Assurance Department. 7.4.3.1 If certifications and test results fo'r raw materials and process chemicals are found to be satisfactory, Quality Assurance shall release the procured items as described in Section 8 (8.2.2) of this manual. ~ 7.4.3.2 Ilhere notice of non-conformance has been received from the vendor, the non-conforming items are segregated and placed on hold pending disposition. Disposition shall be accomplished as outlined in Section 8 (8.2.3) of this manual. _$ dure: 0A-72-1 Pace 35 R;visi;n: M UE /NTi*/ BabCCCh &WilC0X l Dat:: Mar. 14, 1984 l l
8.0 IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL OF MATERIALS, PARTS AND COMP 0flEflTS /] 8.1 Scope This section describes the techniques used to identify and control materials, parts and components to assure that only acceptable materials and components are utilized in fabrication. 8.2 Requirements 8.2.1 Identification 8.2.1.1 Where appropriate, identification requirements shall be specified in procurement documents, and internal procedures and drawings.
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Where identification markings are placed on the item, the location and form of such marking shall not adversely affect the fit, function or quality of the item. 8.2.1.3 The identification of materials and parts which are important to the function of safety related structures, systems or com-ponents will provide traceability to the appropriate drawings, specifications, manufacturing and inspection documents. 8.2.2 Receiving Inspection 8.2.2.1 Plans shall be prepared for the receipt, inspection, test, storage, release and distribution of procured items where deemed appropriate or required by contract. The inspection ih QA-72-1 e [ Page 36 ~ 9.*
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plan shall be used to verify characteristics of the items O in conformance with the appropriate specifications and ensure no shipping damage has occurred. 8.2.2.2 The following basic inspections shall be performed at the point of receiving inspection: (a) An identity check (materials shall be identified with the purchase order, drawing number, specification number,-heat number, and material type designation) as appropriate. (b) A damage check. (c) Review of supplied inspection data for acceptable completeness and conformance with contract requirements. (d) Verification that applicable drawings and specifications reflect the configuration of items received. 8.2.2.3 Inspection plans will specify what action is required during the actual inspection of the item (i.e., inspect, measure, test,confirmdocumentation,orother). Requirements for recording measurements will be noted and data sheets for this purpose will be included. 8.2.2.4 The use of sampling inspection will be considered in the receiving inspection plan. Individual characteristics may be classified as critical, major or minor, and appropriate acceptable quality levels (AQL's) will be included in the QC Outline where appropriate. 8.2.2.5 When an item requires an acceptance test, the quality plan P, O,: QA-72-1 ~D Page 37 m a a: 11 Babcock ar!iletu Deic: Oct. 31, 1983 l
shall include an adequate test procedure. Where the ) applicable specification does not reference a test procedure or does not contain sufficient acceptance test detail, the Supervisor, Quality Assurance shall supply the needed information. 8.2.2.6 When required, revisions to the receiving inspection plan will be made by the Quality Assurance Deparment. Each revision will be serialized and dated. 8.2.2.7 Whenever possible, the number of inspections and tests shall be established on the basis of proven statistical techniques. Composite samples may be used to provide greater coverage of the material where feasible. 8.2.2.8 Procured items shall be maintained in a " hold" category until all required inspections have been completed. The items awaiting processing or inspection should be stored in an area where they are protected from damage from handling of adverse environmental exposure. 8.2.2.9 Acceptable items shall be released for further processing using !!aterial Release Certificates. 8.2.2.10 The inspection records shall be analyzed frequently to determine if the sampling plans are adequate to assure product compatibility with requirements. Overchecks may be instituted at any time at the discretion of the Supervisor, Quality Assurance. Where required by the appropriate contract, only customer approved sampling plans will be used. hg: QA-72-1 Page 38 mm 11 Dabco'ch aWilcox m. Oct. 31, 1983 l l
8.2.3 Release of Procured Materials p 8.2.3.1 Procedures shall be prepared where necessary to control the J movement and use of procured materials. 8.2.3.2 Acceptable materials shall be released for processing using the ibterial Release Certificate. 8.2.3.3 Unacceptable materials shall be processed according to Section 15.0 Material awaiting inspection shall be withheld from further processing and placed in a ho1d category. Hold tags shall be used to control further movement or use of these materials. 8.2.3.4 Copies of all Material Release Certificates issued shall be maintained in Quality Assurance files to provide traceability of materials throughout all subsequent handling stages. 8.2.4 Control of Nonconforming Items 8.2.4.1 In addition to internal procedures, the customer may require completion of customer designed forms to report nonconforming items. If such is the case, the procedur( listed in 8.2.4.9 will be followed using customer forms in addition to the regular deviation requests. 8.2.4.2 If the nonconforming condition is not considered detrimental to product quality and,the nonconformance does not violate contractual or regulatory requirements, the material may be released to Production on " manufacturing risk". Release shall be made by Quality Assurance via the Material Release Certificate, Form Q.A.1013-B which shall indicate the extent pry,. QA-72-1 ~ Page 39 ~ 11 630bC0C!( &WilCOX g.y;sie.n.:_ Def_:_ Oct. 31, 1983, .= b a
of nonconformance and any special instructions required to assure proper processing and subsequent inspection of the a material. 8.2.4.3 Customer approval shall be required for items not conforming to contract requirements. 8.2.4.4 While awaiting final disposition, nonconforming materials shall be under the control of the Quality Assurance Department. Where practicable, nonconfoming items shall be imediately segregated from acceptable items, properly identified and processed to designated hold areas. Except in certain cases these hold areas must be physically segregated from other incoming or process areas. 8.2.4.5 Quality Assurance rejected materials shall be removed from the hold area and scrapped or returned to the vendor as soori as practicable. The vendor shall be notified of the rejection immediately. The Supervisor, Quality Assurance shall take necessary corrective action to prevent continuing nonconformance. 8.2.4.6 If disposition of nonconforming materials calls for repair / rework, the material records shall clearly designate the causes for original rejection. Material shall not be reclassified until repair / rework and reinspection, with proven conformance, is completed. Customer approval of repair / rework action shall be verified prior to reclassific'ation. 8.2.4.7 Materials, parts or components which have been reworked or repaired will be reinspected by the same or equal methods as were employed in the original inspection. All rework and repair ~ 're: QA-72-1 Page 40 Le.~ ~ 11 Babcack &Wi!cc:4 p,... Oct. 31, 1983 L m 1
actions shall be documented. All reinspections and tests shall be performed in accordance'with written procedures. /_,)# k-8.2.4.8 All records relatina to nonconforming materials and their disposition shall be on file and available for review by authorized customer representatives. 8.2.4.9 Corrective action may be required of the vendor. The following procedure shall be followed: (a) A Nonconformance Report and Notice of Nonconformance will be submitted to the vendor requesting a corrective action plan. The plan shall address the probable cause of nonconformance and suggested disposition of the ~ material. (b) The vendor corrective action plan and suggested material i disposition will be reviewed by Quality Assurance. (c) Quality Assurance will evaluate the resubmitted material and the returned nonconformance report. The n6nconformance report shall identify that the items are resubmittals of previous nonconforming items and reference the previous documentation. 8.2.4.10 A more detailed description of the corrective action procedure is contained in Section 16.'0 of this manua1 9 p,;(~sg,; QA-72-1 Page 41 Revis;on: Il MjCQChhY[llCOX car. Oct.-31, 1983 A
9.0 CONTROL OF SPECIAL PROCESSES 9.' 1 Scope This section sets forth the measures taken to assure that certain processes that cannot be controlled by product inspection alone are accomplished with qualified personnel and procedures. Quality Assurance or flanufacturing shall be responsible for process qualification and personnel training. Where required by contract or regulation, all special process procedures, equipment and personnel shall be qualified in accordance with applicable codes, standards and specifications. 9.2 Requirements 9.2.1 During the review of contract requirements, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing shall determine which operations shall be considered as special process and require special training. 9.2.2 Special process shall be performed in accordance with procedures which have been reviewed and approved by the Supervisor of Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Supervision. 9.2.3 Records of procedure and personnel qualification shall be maintained by the cognizant organization; i.e., Quality Assurance or flanufacturing, to which the qualification is applicable. 9.2.4 Records of special process operations and it.spections shall be maintained by QA or Manuf acturing as appropriate. Those records shall describe the activity performed and provide data regarding the process parameters and the identification of the material or item involved. w,4.,,. QA-72-1 1)~ Page 42 69: li 3,,,. Oct. 31, 1983 Balicoch &Wilcox MW a
10.0 INSPECTION O io.~1 scene The inspection program is conducted in accordance with standards and pro-cedures which incorporate the quality requirements defined.in applicable specifications and drawings. The procedures encoupass receiving, in-process and final inspection, setting forth ninimum requirements for It is the resp'nsibility of Quality Assurance to assure that acceptance. o these requirements are fulfilled. 10.2 Requirements 10.2.1 Inspection Provisions 10.2.1.1 A detailed Quality Control Outline describing the sequence of quality assurance activities during manufacturing is prepared, as required. 10.2.1.2 Quality Assurance shall define the necessary inspection and test points from receipt of raw materials through fabrication and shipping of final product. The Ouality Control Outline indicates typical characteristics to be measured, the method of examination, number of samples to be taken, type of plan to be used and the applicable acceptance criteria. 10.2.1.3 A Quality Control Outline shall be submitted for customer approval when required. 10.2.1.4 Inspection and test procedures and/or checklists shall be available at the inspection station. Those procedures and lists shall provide all information necessary to perforn 3: 0A-72-1 ',r Page 43 %i;w 11 BahCDC!( &VlilCOX )oin _ _ _ _ Oct. 31, 1933
the inspection task and shall include, where required, ( drawings, specifications and acceptance criteria. 10.2.1.5 Inspection and test personnel shall be tnined and qualified in a manner appropriate for tne inspection task as provided for in Section 2.0 of this manual. 10.2.1.6 Where materials, components or parts have been modified, repaired or replaced, the conformance of the item shall be verified by inspection in accordance with the original design and inspection requirements where applicable. If the original inspection requirements are not applicable, a revised inspection procedure shall be prepared. 10.2.2 Source or Receiving Inspection Purchased items which significantly affect ' quality of the final product shall be either source or receipt inspected by Quality-Assurance. 10.2.2.1 Vendor certification and test reports, where required, will be reviewed to ascertain conformance to the aurchase order requirements. 10.2.2.2 Sampling will be performed in accordance with an approved sampling plan designed in a manner consistent wi_h the product quality requirement. 10.2.2.3 Any lot containing components with nonconforming conditions shall be processed per Section 15.0 of this manual, " Nonconforming Materials, Parts, or Components." Noncon-forming lot (s) shall not.be released for production until ?&? QA-72.-- } Pace 44 11 Babcock &V!ilccc hu. = Oct. 31, 1983 =
the defective condition is either corrected or the deviation is accepted in the manner outlined in Section 15.0. 10.2.2.4 Components shall be inspected for shipping damage upon receipt. Such damage shall be confirmed by Quality Control and the carrier shall be notified by the Buyer. Quality Control may inspec't any or all p. arts for con-formance to specification or drawing. 10.2.2.5 Purchased materials and components shall also be inspected for proper identification, and other purchase order requirements. 10.2.2.6 Following the receipt and satisfactory review of all necessary reports, and subsequent verification that the material or parts are acceptable, formal acceptance sijall be made by Quality Assurance. 10.2.3 In-Process Inspection In-process inspections shall be performed as necessary to assure conformance to all requirements. 10.2.3.1 Each foreman is responsible for instructing personnel under his supervision, in the proper use of applicable-process procedures. 'Each foreman is also responsible for the quality of the product insofar as the contribution of the operations under his control are concerned. 10.2.3.2 Each operator is accountable for following established procedures. V'N: QA-72-1 Page 45 ~ w: ii Babcock MVilcox scie: Oct. 31, 1983
10.2.3.3 All inspection sampling shall be performed in accordance with the approved Quality Control Outline or an alternate ( plan prepared and approved consistent with product quality requirements. 10.2.4 Final Inspection Final inspection shall be performed on completed materials and inspection data reviewed by Quality Assurance prior to storage or shipment. 10.2.4.1 Materials shall be inspected according to detailed inspection procedures prepared to insure the verifi-cation of all specified quality requirements. 10.2.4.2 All deviated components shall be treated in accordance with Section 16.0 of this manual. 10.2.4.3 All final inspection data shall be maintained and stored as defined in Section 17.0 of this manual. 10.2.5 If mandatory hold points are imposed by our customer, such hold points will be designated in the manufacturing and Quality Assurance documents. 10.2.6 In addition to product inspection, a system of process audits shall be implemented to detemine the continuing adherence of Manufacturing and service cperations to procedures, process parameters and regulatory requirements. These audits are performed by Quality Assurance , personnel on both a formal and informal basis. Formal audits are con-ducted as described in Section 18.0 of this manual. 10.2.7 Statistical Methods 10.2.7.1 The Quality Assurance Section shall be responsible for preparing necessary statistical Quality Control analyses, Paw-%: QA-72-1 Page_46 hei . H Babcoch &V!ilcox po,. Oct. 31, 1983 9 e
sampling plans, and control charts. Where required by 3 contract, sampling plans and revisions will be sub-mitted to the purchaser for approval. 10.2.7.2 Statistical approaches shall be based on applicable contract documents and shall use established statistical methodology as defined by government publications, standard textbooks, or contract requirements. 10.2.7.3 Control charts may be employed at principal processing steps' that have a significant effect on product quality. 10.2.7.4 Statistical data records and control charts shall be available for review by authorized customer and regulatory agency representatives. QA-72-1 ~~ p Pagc_47 t*i-11 Babcr,ck &Wi!cox bain Oct. 31, 1983 l l
11.0 TEST CONTROL --') 11.1 Scupe ~ The compenents manufactured at Pennsylvania Operations are inspected for compliance with specifications and drawings by the following techniques, as appropriate: 11.1.1 Various methods of metrology to meet dimensional requirements. 11.1.2 Verification of physical properties, chemical properties and composition to meet material requirements. Proof or qualification testing under ambient and environmental conditions to evaluate service performance is not carried out at the Pennsylvania Operations. Accordingly, a program for test control to demonstrate service reliability is not considered to be a part of the Pennsylvania Operations Quality Program. 4 ker- _QA-72-1 r. l K> Page 48 W~ 11 Babcoc!!&Wilcox 5** Oc.t. 31,._19M l 1 J i
12.0 C0f1 TROL OF MEASURING AND TEST EQUIPf1EllT 12.1 Scope O This section describes the system followed to assure that all measuring and test equipment used in activities affecting quality are properly controlled, calibrated and adjusted to maintain accuracy within necessary limits. It is the responsibility of Quality Assurance to assure that pr:per procedures are foll, owed for the calibration of in-service gages, measuring devices, and inspection fixtures. i 12.2 Equipment Calibration-and Control Standards 12.2.1 The Quality Assurance Department shall establish and maintain a program for the calibration of instruments and gages used to determine the conformance of materials or processes to specifi-cations and regulatory requirements. 12.2.2 Calibrations shall be accomplished by comparing instrument readings against known values of standards under controlled conditions of temperature and humidity where these factors significantly influence the accuracy of calibration. Standard accuracy shall be traceable via certifications to NBS Standards or to other recognized standards as described in the specific calibration procedures. 12.2.3 Standards shall be calibrated at periodic intervals established on the basis of stability, purpose, and degree of usage. 12.2.4 The accuracy of standards shall have a tolerance no greater than 25 percent of the allowable tolerance for the equipment being cali-R brated. Any greater tolerance must be approved by the Supervisor, Quality Assu,ranc nd the customer if required by contract. ___ r pgA-QA-72-1 jf+/g "-yC [$ rt ~N ~ Page 49 ,/ ju [ 20 -W _l[fhfgg4g 5.Ga: iiijCOCh &WiICOX IIR ge: _ n, ia inas. h a
Calibration Procedures 12.2.5 Calibration procedures'shall cover, but not be limited to, the following typical measurement tools or devices: (a) Balances (b) Temperature Controllers (c) Micrometers (d) Timers (e) Recorders (f) _0ptical Measuring Equipment (g) Radiation Measurement Devices 12.2.6 Calibration procedures shall include the following considerations: (a) Technique for calibration (b) Standard description (c) Method for recording calibration results (d) Limits of accuracy 12.2.7 Each item of measuring equipment and all standards shall be identified in a recall index maintained in the Q.C. Calibration Laboratory and/or a computer master file. Identity shall be by item serial or code number. Such identity number shall be affixed directly to the measuring tool, when practical, or alternately to its carrying case. The following additional information shall be contained either with the index or in another location such as the work area. (In the latter instance, the location of records will be referenced in the index): >, fx.,. QA-72-1 7 Page 50 E Babcoch &Wilcox w-11 ET ._ _0ct. 3L 1983 I l
12.2.7.1 Dates of the last and next scheduled calibration .) for~each item. 12.2.7.2 Status of the condition of each item. 12.2.7.3 Dates of corrections and/or repairs to the item. 12.2.8 Limits of accuracy shall be established to determine the serviceability of measuring tools. Single primary limits shall be employed wherever possible. Nonconforming instruments shall be removed from service and identified by appropriate' labels. In some instances, as defined in specific calibration procedures; secondary limits may also be established, such that an item failing to meet primary limits may be continued in service for specified non-critical or restricted use. In these cases the index shall be modified accordingly. These items shall be appropriately labeled. 12.2.9 Where a tool or other measuring device has a highly specialized function or is used only for uncommon and very specific applications at infrequent intervals, the device will be calibrated only as required for a current application. During prolonged out-of-service periods calibration will be allowed to lapse and be so noted by the use of the appropriate label. 12.2.10 Calibration frequency for measuring tools shall be dependent on usage and drift characteristics. Calibration results will be reviewed annually and frequenc.v levels adjusted where necessary. 12.2.11 All measuring and test equipment shall carry a label indicating the date of the last and next scheduled calibration and identity of the calibrator. Where tool size or configuration orecludes attaching QA-72-1 'egge: r- --Page 51 '"i5im - II OD$lCOCl(O!!!!COX hw Oct. 31, 1983 l = 1 i
the label directly to the instrument, it may.be attached to the (l storage or carrying case. Standard color labels shall signify %) compliance of the item within primary limits of accuracy. If the item has limited use, based on secondary limits of accuracy, a special color label shall be used and the use limitations 1 clearly marked. 12.2.12 Calibration data records shall be maintained in the Calibration file or, alternately, on file or on display in the area of item usage. 12.2.13 Calibrations shall be performed by Quality Assurance or in certain instances by other qualifie'd personnel. Calibrations may also be performed by outside agencies. 12.2.14 Vendors of measuring / test equipment shall furnish accuracy and calibration data. liewly purchased measuring / test equipment shall be checked to verify vendor stated accuracy before being placed in service. .12.2.15 Instrumentation used to measure process parameters such as temperature or pressure may be subject to calibration control by Quality Assurance when the control limits defined in process procedures are restrictive. The extent of process instrument calibration shall be defined at the time of contract where appropriate. 12.2.16 1lhen calibration of process instrumentation is required, instruments , will be identified, labeled and entered on a recall index under the cognizance of the Quality Control Calibration group. Procedures shall include the considerations of paragraph 12.2.6. [rff: QA-72-1 v Pace 52 twisitn: 11 CabC0Ch &Wi!COX Nin_ Oct. 31, 1983
i f 12.2.17 The Calibration group shall maintain a schedule for calibrations l m and will update the recall index on a weekly basis. 12.2.18 tieasuring and test equipment shall be handled, stored and trans-ported in a manner that will not adversely affect the calibration or condition of the equipment. I 12.2.19 When significant errors in inspection and testing equipment are found during calibration, the cognizant Supervisor / Engineer shall be notified via Form 252-610A and an investigation must be made to determine whether items previously inspected do, in fact, meet specifications. If the investigation indicates that the items were inspected with discrepant equipment, appropriate corrective action will be taken to reinspect the items or to notify the customer in the event product shipment has' occurred. 1 I l l l by m QA-72-1 ~ Page 53 ] g;ghgggg { p;jjggg kevision: 11 h: c: Oct. 31, 1983 l i
13.0 HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING ') 13.1 Scope This section provides a general outline of the program established to control the' handling, cleanliness, preservation, packaging, shipping and storage of customer supplied materials and manufactured product to prevent damage, loss or deterioration. Where appropriate, procedures shall be prepared and personnel qualified in the perfomance of these tasks. 13.2 Requirements 13.2.1 Handling - Cranes, hoists, slings and industrial trucks used in the transfer and movement of nuclear fuel materials and finished products shall be operated by qualified personnel in accordance with written procedures. Procedures shall also be prepared for the inspection of such equipment at specified intervals. 13.2.2 Cleaniiness - To reduce the probability of product contamination, procedures shall be developed for the cleaning and inspec' ion of the chemical processing equipment. Reusable product containers shall be cleaned prior to use and finished components will be cleaned to the extent necessary to achieve conformance to applicable specifications. 13.2.3 Packaging - Nuclear materials shall be packaged in authorized containers under conditions established to prevent subsequent deterioration or contamination. Packaging methods, materials and identification requirements shall be specified by written procedure. y,. QA-72-1 Page 54 11 aviam: _ Bal]C00k 6VlilCOX ute-Oct. 31 u]28L__ 8 l
13.2.4 Preservation and Storage - Customer supplied materials and ,l finished products shall be protected from damage and degradation while awaiting final use or shipment. Nuclear materials are " tamper-safed" and stored in designated areas as described in applicable procedures. 13.2.5 Shipping - Written procedures shall be followed for the inspection of conta'iners, load securement, proper. labeling and consignee notification to assure full compliance with regulatory requirements and customer specifications. 7e c '.,: QA-72-1 Page 55 wi-: Babccck &Wilcox 11 ,ove: Oct. 31, 1983 e 6T'- h
14.0 INSPECTION, TEST AND OPERATING STATUS C 14.1 Scope This section sets forth measures in effect to indicate the status of inspections and tests performed on individual purchased or manufactured items. 14.2 Requirements 14.2.1 The status of manufacturing and ins'pection operat, ions shall be documented in accord with the applicable Quality Control Outline or other applicable procedures. 14.2.1.1 Each operator shall sign off by signature and date on the data sheet for the operation performed as verifi-cation that the operation has been completed as planned. 14.2.1.2 The performance of all inspections, tests and analyses specified in the applicable Quality Assurance and Contract documents shall be monitored through a thorough review of test, inspection and analytical reports by Quality Assurance. 'If circunstances prevent-the performance of a particular inspection or test, the item or material affected shall be considered to be in nonconformance and disposition will be made as described in Section 8.0 and Section 15.0 of this manual. 14.2.2 Receiving Inspection 14.2.2.1 Receiving inspection on incoming material shall be per-formed as specified in the applicable QA document. ~ ),,,% - Page 56 QA-72-1 m y. v km2. .l ~ Z Babcoch Mlilco.x ~ 11 %9 Oct. 31, 1983' n ~ J
14.2.2.2 Any items determined to be nonconfoming shall have a " Hold" label attached to the item. Only Quality Assurance shall remove any " Hold" label from an item. 14.2.2.3 Any item deemed to be unacceptable shall have a " Reject" label attached to it and shall be segregated from con-forming material where possible. 14.2.3 In-Process Inspection 14.2.3.1 Uhere in-process inspection is specified in the applicable QA document, any item or component found to be nonconforming shall have a " Hold" label attached to it indicating a deviation which may require a repair or rework, reject, or use as is disposition. Certain intemediate product may be reworked on fianufacturing cognizance without fomal QA " Hold" action. Such rework shall be approved by QA.through approval of an " Engineering Release". (a) Where a " Hold" label has been affixed, the label shall remain with the naterial until the material has been reworked and found acceptable. (b) Any component classified as reject shall have a " Reject" label attached to it and shall not be further processed. 14.2.4 Final Inspection 14.2.4.1 Material or components which have completed the final inspection operation shall be moved to an appropriate storage area. 14.2.4.2 Under no circumstances shall a nonconfoming component which >, j,.: QA-72-1 Page 57 s,,,,,,,. 33 Babcach &WilcoX [,,, Oct. 31, 1983
has been processed through final inspection be ,s shipped to a customer or utilized internally, until the discrepant condition has been properly evaluated and dispositioned as described in Section 15.0 of this manual. L,m.,: QA-72-1 l Page 58 hs= - Babcoc!t &Wilcox ),,,,. Oct. 31, 1983 l
15.0 NONCONFORMING MATERIALS, PARTS, OR COMPONENTS 7 L_ ' 15.1 Scope This section sets forth the measures taken to control nonconforming materials, parts, or components in order to prevent their subsequent use. It is the responsibility of Quality Assurance to assure that the following requirements are fulfilled on nonconforming components. 15.2 Control of Nonconforming Items 15.2.1 Section 8.0, " Identification and Control of Material, Parts and Components" discusses receipt inspection and control of non-conforming procured items. Similar policies shall apply to material found to be nonconforming at in-process and final inspection stages with the following exception: 15.2.1.1 Where feasible, " Hold" areas for the storage of in-process nonconforming materials shall be separate from those used for incoming materials. If the same hold area is used, materials will be identified as to status. 15.2.1.2 The cognizant Manufacturing personnel shall be notified of all nonconforming materials by Quality Assurance. 15.2.1.3 Customer approved repair action may be performed internally rather than at sub-vendors plants. Materials, parts or components which have been reworked or repaired (either by vendor or in-house) will be reinspected by the same or equal methods as were employed in the QA-72-1 ~ >,y ' / Page 59 II OCl.lC0Ch 8 V!ilCOX ni,- Oct. 3_1., 1981
original inspection. All rework or repair () inspections and tests shall be performed in accordance with written procedures. 15.2.2 All records. (IDR's, nonconfonnance reports, deviation requests, etc.) relating to noncon-forming materials and their disposition at in-process ind final inspection stages shall be on file and available for review by authorized customer representatives. ,, -s,,e QA-72-1
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16.0 CORRECTIVE ACTION v 16.1 Scope This section describes a corrective action program to assure that conditions adverse to quality such as defective material, nonconformances to specifi-cations, deficiencies and noncompliances to approved Manufacturing or Quality Assurance procedures are promptly identified and corrected. It shall be the responsibility of the Quality Assurance Department to bring to the attention of Pennsylvania Operations Management, any situation adverse to quality and to verify that the appropriate corrective action has been taken to preclude its repetition. 16.2 Corrective Action Procedures 16.2.1 Quality deficiencies detected during inspection, test o_r certification activities will ue documented by the issuance of an Internal Deficiency Report (IDR). 16.2.2 The IDR procedure requires that a prompt response be made by the responsible individual as to the corrective action to be taken for the cause and specific deficiency. 16.2.3 Review of the completed IDR by the appropriate Quality Assurance personnel and the other responsible persons shall consider the following: (a) The date corrective action will be taken and the responsible individual. (b) Other items which could be affected by similar deficiencies but not detected. This includes previous shipments and in-process material. PnGer QA-72-1 FT.,f ( Page 61 1si-11 ~ Babcock &Wilcox co,,, Oct. 31, 1983
(c) Previous IDR's which are related to this item which could v, point to a more serious problem. 16.2.4 Quality Assurance and/or Internal Compliance will follow-up each IDR to ensure that the action was taken and is sufficient. In additiori, the items may be added to the audit checklist for subsequent follow-up during internal audits. 16.2.5 All IDR's shall be reviewed for each major contract on a monthly basis. The review will point out areas where additional effort is necessary to reduce the number of deficiencies related to specific deviations and will provide insight into the effectiveness of the corrective action which has been taken. The review can also provide guidance in updating audit checklists. Deviations which appear with regularity can be included on audit checklists for particular attention. 16.2.6 Purchased item IDR's will also be maintained on file in Purchasing by contract and vendor. This will ali in evaluation of vendor quality perfomance. 16.2.7 In addition, an open action file will be maintained'by Quality Assurance on all major contracts. This file will include all IDR's, which have not been closed-out or completed. 16.2.8 The data generated in the corrective action program will be reviewed routinely by Pennsylvania Operations Management and provide data for reports to customers. PE'Am QA-77.l. P. age.67 .= wa: 11 BabcocidWilcox om: Oct. 31, 1983 ~~
I 16.3 Internal Deficiency Procedures (') 16.3.1 Internal Deficiency Reports (IDR's) shall be used on all applicable v contracts. 16.3.2 The purpose of the internal deficiency report is to inform responsible personnel of deficiencies so that the proper corrective action can be taken for the following items: 16.3.2.1 Deviations from regulatory requirements related to quality. 16.3.2.2 Deviations from customer approved procedures. 16.3.2.3 Deviat' ions from internal in-process specifications. 16.3.2.4 Deviations from final inspection and test limits. 16.3.2.5 Warning of approaching out of specification conditions of any of the items listed above. 16.3.3 Copies of the IDR shall be sent immediately to the responsible Process Engineer, Manufacturing Supervision, Quality Assurance Supervisor, and other appropriate personnel as required. 16.3.4 When appropriate (e.g., contract requirements have been violated) the affected material shall be properly segregated from the production material and appropriately tagged. 16.3.5 The Supervisor of Quality Assurance shall routinely review the deficiency items and the action taken. If deemed appropriate, the following actions may be taken. 16.3.5.1 Convene the Material Review Board. i 16.3.5.2 Immediately stop production in the affected area. 16.3.5.3 Takeotherappropriateaction(Note: If immediate curtail-ment of production is necessary to protect product quality, (seep: QA-72-1 1 Page_63 Le 11 Babcech &Wilccx Oct. 31, 1983 c:
the Supervisor, Quality Assurance should stop '~ ') production and immediately notify higher level management). 16.3.6 The individual to whom the IDR is addressed must reply within 48 hours or within the time specified on the IDR. The necessary responses are categorized below: 16.3.6.1 Immediate corrective action for specific deficiency - this is used to indicate the action required to dispos'ition material. 16.3.6.2 Long term corrective action for cause - the corrective action noted here should be appropriate to prevent recurrence of similar deviations. This can include changes to operating procedures, instructions, re- ~ qualification of personnel and processes, etc. (a) There are certain production anomalies for which no immediate or long term corrective action can be determined; and, in many cases, the frequency is too low to justify a concentr'ated investigation into the cause. 16.3.6.3 If the cause of the deficiency is unknown, the IDR should be answered stating this. At this time, a program for determining the cause and the corrective action of the deficiency may be outlined alth a target date noted for completion of this study. Upon determining the cause and corrective action, a supplemental answer to the IDR should Pn - s,,: QA-72-1 Page 64 5 hi!?F._ bilbCCC!( St.YllCUX ti,: Oct. 31, 1983
be issued to Quality Assurance noting the corrective action to be taken. 16.3.7 The completed IDR form is returned to Quality Assurance for review and approval. If the answer to the IDR is considered unsatisfactory, a new IDR may be issued or the original IDR returned to the recipient for further action. 16.3.8 There must be mutual agreement between the Manufacturing and Quality organizations as to product disposition in order to use deviated material. Where appropriate, the Material Review Board will convene to determine the product disposition. If the material violates contractual requirements and the internal agreement is to accept the material, then the appropriate action will be taken to inform the customer and request his acceptance. 16.3.9 Quality Assurance will close out the IDR when the proposed corrective action has been evaluated and approved. The performance of corrective actions shall be reviewed by Quality Assurance to insure that all corrective action commitments are implemented as stated. hnJge: QA-72-1 ( ) Page 65 w&: 11 ~ ~~ Babcock Mlilcox Oct. 31, 1983 w: =- g
17.0 QUALITY ASSURAf1CE RECORDS (j 17.1 Scope This section describes measures for the preparation and maintenance of Quality Assurance records. It is the responsibility of Quality Assurance to assure that adequate test and inspection records are maintained to meet all contractual and quality related regulatory requirements and any additional requirements which may be considered appropriate. 17.2 Records and Reports 17.2.1 Records shall be maintained to furnish documentary evidence of the performance of production and inspection activities affecting product quality. The format of all inspection, test and certifi-cation data forms shall be reviewed and approved by Quality Assurance prior to issue. Review shall be performed by the Quality Assurance Supervisor or his designated representative. Revision of forms currently used shall require similar review and approval before issuance. 17.2.2 Records shall be held in the Quality Assurance files during the course of the contract and will be available for review by management personnel and by authorized customer or regulatory agency representatives. 17.2.3 When a contract is completed, records shall be ultimately transferred to the company archives where they are held for a period specified by contract. 17.2.4 Archive record storage areas are selected and maintained to provide . _. = =-- _. 'rac~ven QA-72-1 L Page 66 ) f.:2!um 11 BTSCOCh &WilCOX 6 Oc t. 31. 1 W3._ _ _ b
adequate security and protection from loss due to fire, theft, flooding and deterioration. 17.2.5 A test procedure numbering system shall be maintained by Quality Assurance. Quality Assurance test, inspection and operating procedures shall be categorized in the following series: 17.2.5.1 Physical Test PT Series 17.2.5.2 Chemical, Spectrographic and UAS or PAS /UAS Series Meta 11ographic Analysis 17.2.5.3 Detailed Inspection Procedures DIP Series 17.2.5.4 Calibration Procedures CP Series 17.2.5.5 General Procedures GP Series 17.2.5.6 Q.C. Outlines QC0 Series 17.2.6 Data resulting from the various test and inspection operations shall be recorded on appropriate forms. 17.2.7 In all instances data recorded shall include: 17.2.7.1 Specific part identification including drawing number and revision, when applicable. 17.2.7.2 Specification number and revision applicable to definition of characteristics measured. 17.2.7.3 Test, inspection, or manufacturing procedure number, when applicable. 17.2.7.4 Data inspections were made and signature of inspector. 17.2.7.5 Acceptance criteria, if not defined and identical to that listed in the reference drawing or specification, where applicable. QA-72-1 P ,c: I Page 67 nu a,.: 11 Babcoch &Wi!cox Do'c: Oct. 31, 1983 I
17.2.9 Records shall be maintained by Quality Assurance which can be th used to analyze trends at critical inspection points and to analyze the results of corrective action taken on nonconforming items. 17.2.10 Records and/or fonns (contractor forms or approved substitutes) will be completed and supplied to customers as required by contract. l ,,, p,. QA-72-1 [V Page 68 ~ {'ai.a: Babcocli&Wilcox 11 gf: Oct. 31, 1983
18.0 AUDITS 18.1 Scope This section describes the formal Quality Assurance Audit Program. The program is applicable to both internal and vendor or supplier audit activities. Internal audits are performed to verify the compliance with, and the effectiveness of,,the Quality Assurance Program. Vendor audits are performed as necessary to verify the suppliers compliance with quality related requirements specified in the procurement documents and to monitor the effectiveness of the suppliers quality program. The detailed procedure for conducting internal Quality Assurance audits is contained in General Procedure GP-19, " Quality Assurance Audit Program." 18.2 Internal Audits 18.2.1 Audit Personnel Audits shall be conducted by persons who have received audit training and/or experience in nuclear fuel processing. The Quality Assurance Supervisor or Nuclear Safety and Regulatory Supervisor has the prime responsibility for the administration of the audit program. Audit personnel shall have no direct responsibility for the operations performed in the area or activity being audited. 18.2.2 Audit Documentation Checklists, procedures or oti er appropriate forms shall be used to document the perfomance and findings of each audit. The findings and/or recommendations resulting from the audit shall be provided in written form to the manager of the area or activity audited. The audit document shall identify the require-
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requirement (s) violated, recomend corrective action (s) and specify a response date. () 18.2.3 Audit Schedule The Quality Assurance Supervisor or l'uclear Safety and Regulatory Supervisor shall prepare a schedule of all formal internal audits to be conducted during each year. Process audits will usually be performed on each individual process or operation once each year. Quality Assurance program audits are scheduled at six month intervals such.that all criteria are audited within a three year period. Off-R shift audits will be performed on a quarterly basis, if required. In addition, special unscheduled audits will be conducted to verify compliance with corrective action commitments and to review the response to quality problems or potential problems as required. 18.2.4 Audit Performance In advance of each audit, the auditor shall review any findings of previous audits pertinent to the activity to be audited. The auditor shall prepare or obtain audit checklists or procedures describing the activities to be audited and perform the audit as assigned. The audit will consist of an objective evaluation of quality related. practices, procedures and instructions, and their effectiveness. Audit findings and/or recommendations are to be recorded on the audit report form. The auditor will discuss the results of the audit with the personnel responsible for the audited activity and issue a formal audit report to the area or activity manager. , //'/r f,9fy 7-< 4 p 3 QA-72-1 T Pro e:: / /T)'//C)3/$f1[j;(d,f 2o -fTw/EBabcock &Wilcox l Page 70 ~ /Mheem am n,. ila Date: Aug, 14. 1985 t l
18.2.5 Corrective Action O The manager of the area or activity audited is to provide a written corrective action commitment in response to identified findings and specify a completion date for the corrective action. Recommendations by the auditor also require a written response. Audit responses and corrective action comitments will be reviewed by the auditor and the Quality Assurance R Supervisor. 18.2.6 Follow-Up Audit Audits will be performed to verify that corrective actions have been implemented as specified. Following verification, the auditor will formally close-out the audit as provided on the audit form. 18.3 Vendor Audit 18.3.1 Audit Personnel Audits shall be conducted by Quality Assurance personnel having familiarity with the product or service to be supplied. When appropriate, personnel representing the Engineering, Purchasing, Health and Safety or Safeguards organizations may assist in these audits. Auditors shall be designated by the Quality Assurance Supervisor or Nuclear Safety'and Regulatory Supervisor. 18.3.2 Audit Documentation The audit agenda shall be developed to determine compliance with the requirements specified by the procurement documents. In
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of corrective actions from previous audits and a review of current quality problems. At the conclusion of the audit, the auditor shall document the performance of the audit and the resultant findings in a report to the Quality Assurance R Supervisor. 18.3.3 Audit Schedule Vendor audits shal'1 be scheduled as necessary to. ensure the vendors compliance with quality requirements specified by the procurement documents. 18.3.4 Audit performance Prior to the audit, the auditor shall provide the vendor with a description of the audit plan and schedule. During the audit, the auditor shall review and evaluate the vendors quality per- ~ formance with respect to the specifications defined in the procurement documents. Where appropriate, the auditor may also perform preliminary inspections of starting materials, in,-process and final products prior to shipment. Upon completion of the audit, the auditor shall discuss his findings with~ vendor manage-ment and provide an informal report of those findings. 18.3.5 Corrective Action A formal audit report, listing the audit findings and a request for corrective action shall be issued to tIie vendor. The vendor will be requeged to provide a corrective action contaitment and completion date for each finding. If the corrective action 'D - /f(,gg's gC., {- /(o-FS' P t
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response is considered satisfactory, the vendor shall be so j notified. If the response is no.t satisfactory, further negotiation will be necessary to resolve the issue. 18.3.6' Follow-Up Audits When necessary to verify the completion of corrective action, a follow-up audit will be scheduled. Where the implementation of corrective action can be verified through receival inspection of the procured material, no follow-up audit will be required. QA-72-1 ',ne r,: Page 73 ~ w, a,.. ii Babcacit &Ylifein: late: _ Oct. 31, 1983
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