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| Site: | 07100585 |
| Issue date: | 02/06/1986 |
| From: | MQS INSPECTION, INC. (FORMERLY MAGNAFLUX CORP.) |
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AufHORIZE OR USE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM FOR MQS INSPECTION, INC.
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O QUALITY DOCUMENT INDEX V
DOCUMENT NUMBER TITLE REVISION 33.G.100 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM 0
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (Issued under separate cover) 33.G.101 Qualification & Certification of Personnel 0
33.G.102 Organization 0
33.G.103 Design Control (Not applicable to MQS) 33.G.104 Procurement Document Control 0
33.G.105 Instructions, Procedures & Drawings 0
33.G.106 Document Control 0
33.G.107 Control of Purchased Materials, Equipment &
0 Services 33.G.108 I.D. & Control of Materials, Parts & Components 0
33.G.109 Controlof Special Pracesses 0
33.G.110 Inspections 0
33.G.111 Test Controls 0
Q 33.G.112 Controlof Measuring & Test Equipment 0
33.G.113 Handling, Storage & Shipping 0
33.G.114 Inspection, Test & Operating Status 0
33.G.115 Nonconforming Materials, Parts & Components 0
33.G.116 Corrective Action 0
33.G.117 Q. A. Records 0
33.G.118 Audits 0
TEST & INSPECTIONS PROCEDURES (TIP's)
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STATEMENT OF M ANAGEMENT POLICY i
4 MQS Inspection Inc., a Delaware Corporation, is headquartered in Elk Grove O
vi1iage. Iiiinois. MQS inspection Ine. eperates a third party inspection agency through a nationwide network of inspection facilities.
MQS Inspection, Inc., provides services for performing nondestructive 1
examinations, the development of quality programs, vendor surveillance and other related services. Rese services are provided to a wide variety of clients in all industries. He MQS Inspection, Inc., Quality Assurance Program was specifically developed for the commerical nuclear industry and is organized in accordance with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B. De Quality Assurance Program does comply with other specifications and requirements and is applicable to any industry requiring an assured quality system.
i Quality Assurance is recognized as a management function affecting all organiza-tion levels and each individual within the organization. 'Ihis Quality Assurance l
Program establishes a uniform program for MQS Inspection, Inc., and will be 5
adhered to on all activities requiring a Quality Assurance Program.
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De Director of Quality Assurance reports directly to the President of i
MQS Inspection, Inc. De Director of Quality Assurance, by organizational i
arrangement, has no responsibility for production costs or schedules. Ile is respnnsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining the Quality Assurance j
Program. %Is responsibility extends to all activities performed by or for MQS Inspection, Inc.
All personnel assigned to operations subject (o the reg'airements of this program shallbe indoctrinated to the requirements, policies, and objectives set forth herein.
Rey shall be responsible for executing those policies, explicit or implied, pertinent to their assignments.
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INTRODUCTION We purpose of this program is to address the requirements of any industry requiring an assured quality system and to provide uniform policies for the operatives of MQS Inspection, Inc. He requirements of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, ANSI NQ A-1 and Mil-Q-9858 have been adapted to the operations of this organiza-tioni A response to each of the 18 criteria of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, is contained in 33.G.100 (QA Program) of the manual. Rose considered not applicable have been noted as such and reference any criteria which might be considered as applicable.
MQS Inspection, Inc., provides nondestructive testing and inspection services to many different facets of the industrial and commercial marketplace.
MQS Inspection, Inc., does not manufacture any materials, parts or components.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM 1.1 -
Applicability 1.1.1 MQS Inspection, Inc., hereafter referred to as the Company, defines, establishes and implements by means of this Quality Assurance Pro-gram a formal and comprehensive system to assure that the quality of all services or products furnished to clients conforms to specified
- contractual requirements.
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~ All laboratories and projects designated by the Company shall operate in accordance with the applicable quality assurance policies and requirements stated herein.
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'Ihis Quality Assurance Program is developed in response to the re-quirements or criteria of:
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Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, Appendix B (b)
Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21 (c)
Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71 and Regulatory Guide 7.10.
(d)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (e)
American National Standards Institute N45.2 - 1971 - 1977 (f)
American National Standards Institute NQ A-1-1979 including all Addenda through NQA-1c-1982 (g)
American National Standards Institute NQA-1-1983 Edition including Addenda NQA-la-1983 (h)
Military Specification MIIeQ-9858A and MIIel-45208 A (i)
American Petroleum Institute Specification Q1 (j)
The Company Statement of Policy 1.2 Program Documentation Administrative Procedures are developed and implemented to control all activities affecting quality to an extent consistent with their importance.
'Ihese procedures include the duties, responsibilities, and organizationallevel of those persons charged with the establish-ment and enforcement of the quality requirements. Quality functions for all facilities are described by documents outlined below.
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Quality Assurance Documents 1.
De Q A Program is a generic document. It states the Company quality policies and intents with regard to refer-enced code standards.
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De administrative procedures address the specific quality requirements of the QA Program. Rey provide the work-Ing instructions for implementing the Q A Program.
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Quality Control Documents 1.
Test & Inspection Procedures (TIP's) are the detailed work instructions for conducted testing, inspection or examina-4 tion of materials, parts or components.
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Instructions & drawings detail design criteria and code, specification and client requirements.
1.3 Controlof Quality Assurance Documents 1.3.1' he Director of Quality Assurance (QA) is responsible for the control of the Quality Assurance documents. He will determine those func-tions within the Company performing activities affecting quality, and provide controlled copies of these documents to appropriate person-O nei.
1.3.2 All controlled copies of these documents will be individually num-i bered for control purposes and a record of each controlled document holder maintained. Should the holder's requirements for a document-cease, he shall promptly return his copy to the issuing authority.
1.3.3 It is the responsibility of each holder of Q.A. documents to keep his copy current and to enter all revisions.
Controlled copies of the Quality Assurance documents may not be used by others outside of the Company except with the permission of the Director of QA and 4
i with written agreement that the documents will not be reproduced, copied or uss.1 in whole or in part except as permitted.
l 1.3.4 Copies for general information shall be issued as Nncontrolled" copies. De holder shall be responsible for verifying that the con-tents of an uncontrolled copy is current prior to use.
1.4 Periodic Program Review Periodic review of the Quality Assurance Program will be conducted on an annualbasis by executive management, the Director of Q A and the Quality Control (QC) Managers. %ey shall review the adequacy, Q
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1.5 Client Access
%e client shall have access to Company documentation as required to assure conformance to all contractual requirements.
1.6 Quality Assurance Indoctrination and Waining 1.6.1
%e Director of Q A shall be responsible for directing the indoctrina-tion and training of all personnel assigned to operations subject to the requirements of this program.
1.6.2 he Q A indoctrination and training of personnel who monitor com-pliance to this program will be conducted by the Director of Q A or the Manager of QC.
De indoctrination and training of other employees shallbe conducted by the QC Monitor. De indoctrination may be accomplished either individually or as a group.
1.6.3 he purpose of the Q A indoctrination and training program is to fam-iliarize employees with the Quality Assurance Program stressing the importance and meaning of Quality Assurance / Quality Control as it applies to the employee's position.
De following items will be covered in the training program.
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Objectives of the Quality Assurance Program (b)
Quality Assurance organization and how it affects the duties and responsibilities of the employee (c)
Contents of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control docu-ments with specific emphasis placed on those sections which most directly affect the employee's position.
1.6.4 A record of attendance at a quality assurance indoctrination lecture will be maintained for each employee required to attend.
1.7 Controlled Conditions All activities affecting quality shall be accomplished under suitably controlled conditions.
Conditions include the use of appropriate equipment; suitable environmental conditions for accomplishing the activity and assurance that all prerequisite: for the given activity have been satisfied nese requirements shah.se covered in detailin the Test and Inspection Procedure.
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his program takes into account the need for special controls, pro-cesses, test ulpment tools and skills to attain the re and the need or verification of quality by inspection anhutred quality test.
1.9 Quality Terms and Definitions A-glossary of commonly used terms and definitions found in the Quality Assurance Manualis found in Appendix 1.
2.0 ORGANIZATION-AND PLANNING 2.1 he Quality Organization i
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he MQS President is the chief operating officer. Each facility is charged by the President with the responsibility for assuring that all tests, inspections, examinations, services and operations performed will conform to contractual requirements.
2.1.2 De President has structured the quality organization such that its function is not influenced by operations or production and that the i
management and direction of the Director of QA is his responsibility.
We Director of QA reports directly to the Executive Vice President and interfaces with facility managces. (See Figure 2-1) 2.1.3 De Director of Quality Assurance (QA) is appointed by the President O
and is responsibie for direetras the develogment and impiementation of the Quality Assurance Program and the surveillance and auditing of the QA Program. He reports to the Executive Vice President for management and administrative guidance. He is also responsible for:
(a) directing the preparation of amendments or revisions to the Quality Assurance Program; (b) directing the preparation and implementation of administrative rcocedures for facilities; (c) directing the preparation of Test & Inspection Procedures; (d) performing and directing scheduled monitoring and surveillance of the quality program at all facilities; (e) initiating or directing actions which result in solutions to qual-ity problems and verifying results; (f) determining and issuing stop-work directions; i
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kJ (h) qualification and certification of auditors.
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'Ihe Quality Control (QC) Managers are appointed by the Director of QA for the purpose of administering the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program. De QC Managers are responsible for the imple-mentation and surveillance of the Quality Control requirements for their assigned facilities. Rey report directly to the Director of QA, on matters relating to quality. Rey are also responsible for:
(a) approval and implementation of Test & Inspection Procedures, and allamendments or revisions to these Procedures; (b) directing and monitoring of personnelqualifications and certifi-cations; (c) providing assistance to the Director of QA in the auditing and inspection of facilities; (d) determining and issuing stop-work directions with concurrence of the Director of Q A; (e) the establishment of a Quality Control Review Board. (See Paragraph 2.1.4.1)
(f) reviewing instructions and drawings for verification of quality
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2.1.4.1 The Quality Control Managers will establish a Quality Control Review Board coraposed of management, supervisory and selected personnel with the necessary training and experience capabilities to review and comment on procedural development. De Board will be established as deemed necessary by the QC Manager.
2.1.5 he Document Control Manager is appointed by the Director of QA and reports directly to the Director of QA on matters relating to quality. He is responsible for:
(a) preparation of amendments or revision to the Quality Assurance Program; (b) preparation of administrative procedures; (c) development and preparation of Test and Inspection Procedures and amendments or revisions to these procedures; (d) control of all documents issued by the Q A/QC facility; (e) maintaining records of personnel qualifications and certifica-tions.
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V 2.1.6 A Quality Control Monitor is appointed by the Manager of QC or Fmplementation and surveillance of the quality program.irector of 9A for each facility fo
'Ihey are responsible for:
(a) development of procedure amendments to fit specific require-ments; (b) performing quality control inspections of facility operations under direction of the Manager of QC, and reporting status to the facility manager; (c) assisting with or performing audits under direction of the Director of Q A or the Manager of QC; (d) reporting quality problems to the Director of Q A or Manager of QC; (e) determining and issuing stop-work directions with concurrence of the QA Director.
2.1.6.1 Each QC Monitor shall be required to pass a written examination administered by the Director of QA.
1 2.1.7 All auditors shall be qualified and certified in accordance with Q
written procedures. Audit assignments shall be made by the Director of QA.
Auditors shall report directly to the Director of QA.
Auditors shall be responsible for:
(a) performing scheduled audits of MQS facilities; (b) reporting audit results to the Director of Q A; (c) determining and issuing stop-work directions with concurrence of the Director of QA.
2.1.8 The individual (s) or organization (s) responsible for implementing the QA Program may delegate any or all of the work to others but shall retain responsibility therefore.
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3.0 DESIGN CONTROL 3.1 Applicability
%e requirements for addressing Design Control are not applicable to the services offered by the Company in that the Company does not design any Safety Related components. Rose elements which may be interpreted to apply, i.e., procedures and instructions, inclusions of quality standards, control of deviations, review of material and processes, and control of documents are addressed in subsequent paragraphs of this program.
3.2 References Element Reference (a) procedures & instructions Instructions, Procedures &
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Section 5.0 (b), quality standards & procedures Document Control Section 6.0 (c) control of deviations Test Control Section 11.0 O
(d) review of materials & processes Identification and Control of Materials, Parts & Com-ponents Section 8.0 (e) control of documents Instructions, Procedures &
Drawings Section 5.0 Document Control Section 6.0 4.0 PROCUREMENT DOCUMENT CONTROL 4.1 Applicability De control of procurement. documents applies only to those items which are designated as controlled. Controlled items consist of items of equipment or materials which have calibration, performance or conformance characteristics established by a code, standard, or this program. Rese items are recognized as having quality requirements and a record of purchase shall be maintained.
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De Manager of a facility is responsible for finalapprovalof procure-ments or the delegation of that authority. All delegations of author-ity shall be made in writing. Verification of quality requirements shall be the responsibility of the QC Monitor assigned to the cogni-zant facility.
4.3 Content of Procurement Documents Applicable design bases and other requirements necessary to assure adequate quality shall be included or referenced in documents for procurement of materials, items and services. Procurement docu--
ments issued at all tiers of procurement shall include provisions for the following, as deemed necessary by the Manager of the facility requesting the purchase.
4.3.1 A statement of the scope of the work to be performed by the Supplier shallbe in the procurement documents.
4.3.2 Technical requirements shall be specified in the procurement docu-ments. Where necessary, these requirements shall be specified by reference to specific drawings, specifications, codes, standards, reg-ulations, procedures, or instructions, including revisions thereto that describe the items or services to be furnished. We procurement documents shall provide for identification of test, inspection, and acceptance requirements of the Purchaser for monitoring and eval--
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4.3.3 Procurement documents shall require that the Supplier have a docu-mented quality assurance program that implements portions or all of the requirements of this Program. De extent of the program re-quired shall depend upon the type and use of the item or service being procured. De procurement documents sha3 require the Supplier to incorporate appropriate quality assurance program requirements in subtier procurement documents.
4.3.4 At each tier of a procurement, as applicable, the procurement docu-ments shall provide for access to the Supplier's plant facilities and records for inspection or audit by the Purchaser, his designated rep-resentative, and/or other parties authorized by the Purchaser.
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%e procurement documents at all tiers shallidentify the documenta-tion required to be submitted for information, review, or approval by the Purchaser. De time of submittal shall also be established. When the Purchaser requires the Supplier to maintain specific quality assurance records, the retention times and disposition requirements shall be prescribed.
4.3.6 De procurement documents shall include Purcheser's requirements for reporting and approving disposition of nonconformances.
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'd 4.4 Procurement Document Review 4.4.1 A review of the procurement documents and changes the eto shall be made to assure that documents transmitted to the prospective Supplier (s) include appropriate provisions to assure that items or services will meet the specified requirements.
4.4.2 Reviews shall be performed and documented to provide objective evidence of satisfactory accomplishment of such review prior to contract award.
4.4.3' Changes made as a result of the bid evaluations or precontract nego-tlations shall be incorporated into the procurement documents. De review of such changes and their effects shall be completed prior to contract award. Eis review shall include the following considera-tions:
a) appropriate requirements specified in 4.0 of this Program; b) determination of any additional or modified design criteria; c) analysis of exceptions or changes requested or specified by the Supplier and determination of the effects such changes may have on the Intent of the procurement documents or quality of the item or service to be furnished.
3 4.4.4 Reviews required by this Section shall be performed by personnel who have access to pertinent information and who have an adequate understanding of the requirements and intent of the procurement documents.
4.5 Control of Changes Procurement document changes shall be subject to the same degree of control as utilized in the preparation of the original documents.
4.6 Procurement Records Procurement documents may be issued to a supplier for each procure-ment or may be issued as a standing order against which procure-ments shall be made. All procurement transactions shall be recorded and these records shall be maintained as nonpermanent records.
Copies of procurement documents issued to a supplier shall be main-tained until all items listed on the document have been accepted in accordance with 7.9.
5.0 INSTRUCTIONS, PROCEDURES AND DRAWINGS (3
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v 5.1 Applicability All activities affecting quality shall be prescribed by documented Instructions, procedures, or drawings of a type appropriate to the circumstances and shall be accomplished in accordance with these documents. For the purpose of this program, instructions, procedures and drawings shall be divided into three categories:
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Instructions and Drawings-Dese documents describe design cri-teria and c:,de, specification and client requirements; b)
Test and Inspection Procedures-%ese procedures provide the specific step-by-step instructions for performing and document-ing the results of tests, inspections, examinations, or quality activities. Rese procedures shall conform to the requirements of a code, standard or client.
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Administrative Procedures-Dese procedures are developed to direct and document the implementation of the Q A Program.
ney provide information describing authority, responsibility and documentation of quality activities.
5.2 Respor.sibility 5.2.1 De development of instructions and drawings is considered a man-h3 agement function and st 11 be the responsibility of the facility man-ager. Verification of quality requirements shall be the.esponsibility of the QC Monitor assigned to the facility performir; activities in accordance with client's instructions and drawings.
5.2.2 he development of test and inspection procedures and their subse-quent revisions or amendments is the responsibility of the QC Manager or those laboratory personnel designated by a facility manager to comply with client request.
5.2.3 Re Director of QA shall be resoonsible for the development and implementation of all administrative procedures.
5.2.4 Re duties of developing and implementing these documents may be delegated to other personnel or facilities provided the responsibility is maintained as outlined.
5.3 Content Requirements 5.3.1 De documents described herein shall assure that all work affecting quality (including such things as purchasin;;, handling, machining, assembling, fabricating, inspection, testing, modifications and any other treatment of products, facilities, standards or equipment from 12 of 38 QUALITY ASSURA!4CE PROGRAM 33.G.100
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ordering of materials to dispatch of shipments) shall be prescribed in clear and completed documented instructions of a type appropriate to
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5.3.2 Instructions, procedures or drawings shall include or reference appro-priate quantitative and qualitative criteria for determining that pre-scribed activities have been satisfactorily accomplished.
5.3.3 Procedures may either be single element procedures (i.e., one proce-dure - one test) or of a generic nature (a general procedure, covering several individual operations, which references a code or standard for each individual element).
5.4 Compliance 5.4.1 All characteristics required to be reported by the material specifica-tions, client and this program shall appear on checklists and each such characteristic shall be examined by accepted procedures as required and the results recorded. Characteristics included in Certi-fled Material Test Reports or Certificates of Compliance need not be duplicated in the checklists. Checklists shall provide for a record that the Certified Material Test Reports and Certificates of Com-pliance have been received, reviewed and found acceptable.
5.4.2 Receiving, in-process and final examinations and test shall be esta-O biisnea to ure eearoem ace ita pecirie tieas, ar raes, iastrue-tions, and procedures. Examinations and tests shall be performed in accordance with' written procedures which incorporate or reference the requirements and acceptance limits contained in applicable docu-ments. When the results of an examination or test conducted by the Company are necessary to show compliance with material specifica-tion or other requirements, the checklists shall show the required range of values.
5.4.3 Measures shall ce established so that the status and results of any required examinations and tests can be determined for any material or product at any time.
5.4.4 A comprehensive system of planned and periodic internal audits shall be carried out by the Company to assure compliance with the Quality Assurance Program.
6.0 DOCUMENT CONTROL 6.1 Applicability
'Ihe preparation, issue and change of documents that specify quality requirements or prescribe activities affecting quality shall be con-(
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trolled to assure that correct documents are being employed and Gat obsolete documents and change requirements are removed from all points of issue and use. Documents which are controlled in accor-dance with this section shall include instructions, procedures, draw-ings, Q A Program and changes thereto.
6.2 Responsibility 6.2.1 Procedures developed and implemented for document control shall assure that the latest applicable documents, including changes, are reviewed for adequacy and approved for release by authorized per-sonnel and distributed for use at the location where the prescribed activity is performed.
6.2.2 Changes to documents shall be reviewed and approved by the same organizations that performed the original review and approval unless the facility manager designates another responsible organization.
De reviewing crganizations shall have access to pertinent back-ground information upon which to base its approval and shall have adequate understanding of the rcquirements and intent of the original document.
6.3 Document Preparation, Approval and issue 6.3.1 Documents shall be controlled to assure that correct and applicable documents are available and used at the location where the pre-d scribed activity is performed. %e controls shall be documented.
6.3.2 Document control procedures shall provide for (a) through (d) below:
(a) identification of documents to be controlled; (b) identification of personnel, positions, or organizations respon-sible for preparing, reviewing, approving and issuing documents; (c) review of documents for adequacy, completeness, and correct-ness prior to approval and issuance; (d) documentation method to be employed to assure compliance with this program.
6.4 Document Changes 6.4.1 Changes to documents, other than those defined as minor changes in 6.4.2, are considered as major changes and shall be reviawed and approved as required by 6.2.2.
6.4.2 Minor changes to documents, such as inconsequential editorial cor-rections, shall not require that the revised documents receive the 14 of 38 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM 33.0.100
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'd same review and approval as the original documents. To avoid a possible omission of a required review, the type of minor changes that do not require such a review and approval and the persons who can authorize such a decision shall be clearly delineated in the docu-ment control procedure.
6.4.3 Changes to the Quality Assurance Program requested by clients shall be by written request to the Quality Assurance manager. Changes requested by clients to administrative procedures or TIP's may be completed locally and submitted to the client providing the Quality Assurance Manager or Quality Control Manager is notified of the changes.
6.4.4 All changes are subject to corporate approval.
6.5 Submittal 6.5.1 De Quality Assurance Program may be submitted with bid proposals.
Administrative procedures and example TIP's will be submitted if specifically requested by the prospective client. Controlled copies shall be submitted only as requested.
6.5.2 Controlled copies of the Quality Assurance Program are submitted to clients after a contract award if requested. Administrative proce-dures and TIP's will be submitted if specifically requested by the O
etieat-6.6 Approval Written approval for the Quality Assurance Program or its component parts is requested of all clients requesting documents for approval.
7.0 CONTROL OF PURCHASED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICFS 7.1 Applicability We services and products offered by the Company are of such a nature that the equipment and materials used are mass produced.
Assurance that items conform to procurement documents is accom-pl'shed through receiving inspection. Equipment or materials which are controlled are checked for conformance to the code, standard, or requirements specified on the procurement document.
7.2 Responsibility 7.2.1 We QC Monitor responsible for receiving inspection shall verify that all purchased materials, equipment and services meet quality require-ments.
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7.2.2 Verification activities, when required to evaluate a supplier's perfor-shall be accomplished by qualified personnel assigned to mance check,, inspect, audit or witness the activities of suppliers.
7.3 Procurement Planning 7.3.1 Procurement activities shall be planned and documented to assure a systematic approach to the procurement process. Procurement plan-ning shall result in the documented identification of procurement methods and organizational responsibilities.
7.3.2 Planning shall be accomplished as early as practicable, and no later than at the start of those procurement activities which are required to be controlled, to assure interface compatibility and a uniform approach to the procurement process.
7.3.3 Planning shall result in the documented identification of methods to be used in procurement activities, sequence of actions and milestones indicating the completion of these activities, and the preparation of appilcable procedures prior to the Initiation of each individual activ-ity listed below.
Planning shall provide for the integration of (a) through (h) below:
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Purchaser controlof Supplier performance; (d) verification (surveillance, inspection, or audit) activities by Purchaser, including notification for hold and witness points; (e) controlof nonconformances; (f) corrective actions; (g) acceptance of item or service; (h) quality assurance records.
7.4 Supplier Selection 7.4.1
'Ihe selection of Suppliers shall be based on evaluation of their capa-bility to provide items or se vices in accordance with the require-ments of the procurement documents prior to award of contract.
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7.4.3 Procedures for evaluation and selection of procurement sources, and i
the documentation of results therefrom, shall be developed and shall include one or more of (a) through (c) below:
(a) evaluation of the Supplier's history of providing an identical or similar product which performs satisfactorily in actual use.
De Supplier's history shall reflect current capability; (b) review of the Supplier's current quality records supported by documented qualitative and quantitative information which can be objectively evaluated; (c) evaluatlod of the Supplier's technical and quality capability as determined by a direct evaluation of his facilities and personnel and the implementation of his quality assurance program.
7.5 Extent of Activities he extent of verification activities, including planning, shall be function of the relative importance, complexity, and quantity of the item or services procured and the Supplier's quality performance.
O 7.e neeords Activities performed to verify conformance to requirements of pro-curement documents shall be recorded.
Source surveillances and inspections, audits, receiving inspections, nonconformances, dispost-tions, waivers, and corrective actions shall be documented.
He QC Manager shall assure that this documentation is evaluated to determine the Supplier's quality assurance program effectiveness.
7.7 Control of Supplier Generated Documents Supplier generated documents shall be controlled, handled, and approved in accordance with established procedures. Means shall be implemented to assure that the submittal of these documents is accomplished in accordance with the procurement document require-ments. %ese measures shall provide for the acquisition, processing, and recorded evaluation of technical, inspection, and test data against acceptance criteria.
7.S Control of Changes in Items or Services he Purchaser and Supplier shall assure that measures to control changes in procurement documents are established, implemented, and O
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7.9 Acceptance of Item or Service 7.9.1 Methods shall be established for the acceptance of an item or service being furnished by the Supplier. Prior to offering the item or service for acceptance, the Supplier shall verify that the item or service being furnished complies with the procurement requirements. Where required by code, regulation, or contract requirement, documentary evidence that items conform to procurement documents shall be available prior to installation or use.
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'Ihe methods used to accept an item or related service from a Supplier shall be source verification, receiving inspection, Supplier Certificate of Conformance, post-installation test, or a combination thereof.
7.9.2.1 When source verification is used, it shall be performed at intervals consistent with the importance and complexity of the item or ser-Vice, and it shall be implemented to monitor, witness, or observe.
activites. Similarly, source inspection shall be implemented in accor-dance with plans to perform inspections, examinations, or tests at predetermined points. Upon Purchaser acceptance of source veri-fication, documented evidence of acceptance shall be furnished to the receiving destination of the item, to the Purchaser, and to the O
sueetice-7.9.2.2 When receiving inspection is used, purchased items shall be inspected as necessary to verify conformance to specified requirements, taking into account source verification and audit activities and the demon-strated quality performance of the Supplier. Receiving inspection shall be performed in accordance with established procedures and inspection instruction, to verify by objective evidence such features as proper configuration; identification; dimensional, physical, and other characteristics; freedom from shipping damage; and cleanness.
Rocciving inspection shall be coordinated with review of Supplier documentation when procurement documents require such document-ation to be furnished prior to receiving inspection.
7.9.2.3 When post-Installation testing is used, post-installation test require-ments and acceptance documentation shall be mutually established by the Purchaser and Supplier.
7.9.3 Acceptance of Services Only. In certain cases involving procurement of services only, such as third party inspection; engineering and con-sulting services; and installation, repair, overhaul, or maintenance work, the Purchaser shall accept the service by any or all of the fol-lowing methods:
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(b) surveillance and/or audit of the activity; (c) review of objective evidence for conformance to the procure-ment document requirements such as certifications, stress reports, etc.
7.10 Control of Supplier Nonconformances Procedures shall be developed to establish and document methods for disposition of items and services that do not meet procurement docu-ment requirements. Dese procedures shall contain provision for (a) through (e) below:
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Evaluation of nonconforming items.
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Submittal of nonconformance notice to Purchaser by Ru 111er as directed by the Purchaser.
Rese submittals sha Include Supplier-recommended disposition (e.g., use-as-is or repair) and technical justification. Nonconformances to the procurement requirements or Purchaser-approved documents which consist of one or more of the following shall be submitted to the Pur-chaser for approval of the recommended disposition:
O (1) technical or materiai re9eirement is vietatedi (2) requirement in Supplier documents, which has been approved by the Purchaser, is violated; (3) nonconformance cannot be corrected by continuation of the original manufacturing process or by rework; (4) the item does not conform to the original requirement even though the item can be restored to a condition such that the capability of the item to function is unimpaired.
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Purchaser disposition of Supplier recommendation.
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Verification of the implementation of the disposition.
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Maintenance of records of Supplier-submitted nonconfor-mances.
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Procedures shall be developed and implemented for controlling and identifying material, parts and components, including partially fabri-cated assemblies throughout the examination process and during ship-ment.
8.2 Responsibility Each individual involved in the examination process, including receiv-ing inspection and shipping, shall be responsible for assuring trace-ability of all items and material under his control. We QC Monitor shall monitor all operations to assure compliance with this require-ment.
8.3 Identification Methods 8.3.1 Procedures developed for identification and control of material and items shall assure that identification is maintained either on the material or item or on records traceable to the material or item throughout examination and shipment of the item. Rose measures shall be designed to prevent the use of incorrect or defective mater-fals, parts and components and those which have not received the required examinations, tests or inspections.
8.3.2 Items of production (batch, lot, component, part) shall be identified from the initial receipt of the items up to and including shipping.
Q his identification shall relate an item to an applicable design or other pertinent specifying document.
8.3.3 Material awaiting testing must be separately identified or segregated from already tested and approved material.
Material tested and approved shall be kept identified until such time as its identity is necessarily obliterated by processing. Controls will be established to prevent the inadvertent use of material falling to pass tests.
8.3.4 Physical identification shall be used to the maximum extent possible.
Where physical identification on the item is either impractical or insufficient, physical separation, procedural control, or other appro-pelate means shallbe employed.
8.3.5 Identification markings, when used, shall be applied using materials and methods which provide a clear and legible identification and do not detrimentally affect ti e function or service life of the item.
Markings shallbe transferred to each part of an identified item when subdivided and shall not be obliterated or hidden by surface treat-ment or coatings unless other means of identification are substituted.
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8.4.1 When specified by codes, standards, or specifications that include specific identification or traceability requirements (such as identi-fication or traceability of the item to applicable specification and grade of material; heat, batch, lot, part, or serial number; or spec-ified inspection, test, or other records) the program shallbe designed to provide such identification and traceability control.
8.4.2 Where specified, items having limited calendar or operating Ilfe cycles shall be identified and controlled to preclude use of items whose shelf life or operating life has expired.
8.4.3 Provisions shall be made for the control of item identification con-sistent with the planned duration and conditions of storage, such as:
(1) provisions for maintenance or replacement of markings and identification records due to damage during handling or aging; (2) protection of identifications on items subject to excessive det-erforation due to environmental exposure; (3) provisions for updating existing plant records.
9.0 CONTROL OF SPECIAL PROCESSES 9.1 Applicability O
Special processes of the Company are defined as examination including nondestructive examinations.
9.2 Responsibility All special processes that control or verify quality, shall be performed by qualified personnel using qualified procedures in accor-dance with specified requirements.
It is the responsibility of the facility performing the special process to adhere to the approved procedures and processes.
9.3 Process Control Processes shall be controlled by instructions, procedures, drawings, checklists, travelers, or other appropriate means. 'Ihese means shall assure that process parameters are controlled and that specified environmental conditions are maintained.
9.4 Special Processes Each special process shall be performed in accordance with appro-priate instructions which include or reference procedure, personnel, and equipment qualification requirements.
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9.4.1 Qualification of personnel, procedures, and equipment shall comply with specified requirements.
9.4.2 Conditions necessary for accomplishment of the process shall be included in procedures or instructions. %cse conditions shall include proper equipment, controlled parameters of the process, and calibra-tion requirements.
9.4.3 he requirements of applicable codes and standards, including accep-tance criteria for the process, shallbe specified or referenced in the procedures or instructions.
9.4.4 Records shall be maintained as appropriate for the currently qualified personnel, processes, and equipment of each special process.
9.4.5 For special processes not covered by existing codes and standards or where quality requirements specified for an item exceed those of existing codes or standards, the necessary requirements for qualifica-tions of personnel, procedures, or equipment shall be specified or referenced in the procedures or instructions.
10.0 INSPECTION (QU ALITY CONTROL) 10.1 Applicability O
Re 9uality level ef operations is maintained by utiiizias aa iaterael inspection system.
Inspections are conducted on personnel and processes (procedures) to verify the compliance to procedures, codes, specifications or quality requirements contained in applicable design documents.
All inspections required to verify conformance of an item or activity to specified requirements shall be planned and executed.
10.2 Responsibility 10.2.1 De inspection of operations is conducted by the Quality Control Monitor (see figure 2-1) at the laboratory or project location. %csc individuals are independent of production activity during any inspec-tion of operations.
10.2.2 Additional individuals may be utilized to conduct inspections when necessary providing they are independent of any production responsi-bility at the time of the inspections.
10.2.3 he Manager of Quality Assurance or Manager of Quality Control may include process or personnel inspection in his audit activities (see 18.0).
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p 10.3 Inspection liold Points If mandatory inspection hold points are required beyond which work shall not proceed without the specific consent of the client's desig-nated representative, the specific hold points shall be indicated in appropriate documents. Consent to waive specified hold points shall be recorded prior to continuation of wort: beyond the designated hold point.
10.4 Inspection Planning 10.4.1 Planning for inspection activities shall be accomplished and docu-mented. The documentation shall identify characteristics, methods, and acceptance criteria, and shall provide for recording objective evidence of inspection results.
10.4.2 Where a sample is used to verify acceptability of a group of items, the sampling procedure shall be based on recognized standard prac-tices.
10.5 In-process Inspection 10.5.1 Inspection of items in-process shall be performed for work activities where necessary to verify quality. If inspection of processed items is impossible or disadvantageous, indicoct control by monitoring of pro-o J
cessing methods, equipment, and personnel shall be provided. Both inspection and process monitoring shall be provided when control is inadequate without both.
10.5.2 A combination of inspection and process monitoring methods, when used, shall be performed in a systematic manner to assure that the specified requirements for control of the process and quality of the item are being achieved throughout the duration of the process.
10.5.3 Controls, where required, shall be established and documented for the coordination and sequencing of these activities at established inspec-tion points during successive stages of the production process or fab-rication.
10.6 Final Inspection 10.6.1 Final inspections i.iall include a records review of the results and resolution of noncanformances identified by prior inspections. The final inspection shall be planned to arrive at a conclusion regarding conformance to srccified requirements.
10.6.2 Completed items shall be inspected for completeness, markings, call-bration, adjustments, protection from damage, or other characteris-
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ties as required to verify the quality and conformances of the item to specified requirements. Quality records shall be examined for ade-quacy and completeness if not previously so examined.
10.6.3
'Ihe acceptance of the item shall be documented and approved by authorized personnel.
10.6.4 Modifications, repairs, or replacements of items performed subsc-quent to final inspection shall require reinspection or retest, as appropriate, to verify acceptability.
10.7 Records Records shall, as a minimum, identify (a) through (h) below:
(a) item inspected; (b) date of inspection; (c) inspector; (d) personnel; (e) type of observation; (f) results or acceptability; (g) reference to information on action taken in connection with nonconformances.
(h) procedure / specification reference.
O 11 o resr courao's 11.1 Applicability All tests required to verify conformance of an item to specified requ!rements and to demonstrate that items will perform satisfac-torily in service shall be planned and executed.
11.2 Responsibility Test requirements and acceptance criteria shall be provided or approved by the organization responsible for the design of the item to be tested unless otherwise designated. It is the responsibility of the facility performing the test to adhere to the approved procedures.
'Ihe QC Monitors shall monitor all operations to assure compliance with thLs requirement.
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11.3 Test Requirements Required tests, including, as appropriate, prototype qualification tests, production tests, proof tests prior to Installation, pre-opera-tional tests, and operational tests shall be controlled. Test require-ments and acceptance criteria shall be based upon specified require-ments contained in applicable design or other pertinent technical documents.
11.4 Test Procedures Tests procedures shan include or reference test objectives and pro-visions for assuring that prerequisites for the given test have been met, that adequate instrumentation is available and used, that neces-sary monitoring is performed, and that suitabic environmental condi-tions are maintained. Prerequisites shall include the following, as applicable: calibrated instrumentation, appropriate equipment, trained personnel, condition of test equipment and the item to be tested, suitable environmental conditions, and provisions for data acquisition.
11.4.2 in lieu of specially prepared written test procedures, appropriate sections of related documents, such as ASTM methods, Supplier man-uals, equipment maintenance instructions, or approved drawings or n
travelers with acceptance criteria, can be used.
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11.5 Test Results Test results shall be documented. Test results shall be reviewed by the facility manager or his delegate to assure that test requirements have been satisfied.
11.6 Test Records Test records shall, as a minimum, identify (a) through (g) below:
(a) item tested; (b) date of test; (c) tester or data recorder; (d) type of observation; (e) results and acceptability; (f) all controlled equipment and materials used; (g) person evaluating test results.
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O 12.1 Applicability Tools, gages, instruments, and other measuring and testing devices or materials used in activities affecting quality shall be controlled.
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. Responsibility It is the responsibility of the facility using controlled measuring and test equipment to adhere to the requirements stated herein. We QC Monitor of each facility shall monitor compliance with this require-ment.
12.3 Selection Selection of measuring and test equipment shall be controlled to assure that such items are of proper type, range, accuracy, and toler-ance to accomplish the function of determining conformance to spec-ified requirements.
12.4 Calibration and Control 12.4.1 Measuring and test equipment shall be calibrated, adjusted, and main-tained at prescribed intervals or, prior to use, against certified equ!p-ment having known valid relationships to nationally recognized stan-dards. If no nationally recognized standards exist, the bases for cali-O be tioa sn it be documented.
12.4.2 Re methods and interval of calibration for each item shall be defined, based on the type of equipment stability characteristics, required accuracy, Intended use, and other conditions affecting meas-urement control. When measuring and test equipment is found to be out of calibration, an evaluation shallbe made and documented of the validity of previous inspection or test results and of the acceptability of items previously inspected or tested. Out-of-calibration devices shall be tagged, segregated and not used until they have been recall-brated. If any measuring or test equipment is consistently found to be out of calibration, it shall be repaired or replaced. A calibration shall be performed when the accuracy of the equipment is suspect.
12.4.3 Calibration and control measures may not be required for rulers, tape measures, levels, and other such devices, if normal commercial equipment provides adequate accuracy.
12.4.4 Measuring and test equipment and measurement standards shall be calibrated and utilized in an environment controlled to the extent necessary to assure continued measurements of required accuracy.
When applicable, compensating corrections shall be applied to call-l bration results obtained in an environment which departs from stan-dard conditions.
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Written procedures shall be prepared or provided and utilized for 12.4.5 calibration of all measuring and test equipment and measurement standards used to assure the accuracy of measurements involved in establishing product conformance. De procedures may be a compila-tion of published standard practices or manufacturer's written instructions and need not be rewritten. As a minimum the procedures shall specify either the measurement standard to be used or the required accuracy of the standard.
12.5 Handling and Storage Measuring and test equipment shall be properly handled and stored to maintain accuracy.
12.6 Records Records shall be maintained and equipment shall be suitably marked to indicate calibration status.
13.0 II ANDLING, GIORAGE, AND SIIIPPING 13.1 Applicability
%e handling, storage, shipping, cleaning, packaging, and preservation of all material, equipment, and items shall be controlled. Ecse con-O trois as eenticedie saati etse de 99 ea to receivea meteriets, e,"ie-ti ment, and items.
13.2 Responsibility De shipping and inventory facilities shall assure that all require-ments of this section are compiled with. He QC Monitor assigned to these facilities shall monitor all activities to assure compliance.
13.3 Instruction llandling, storage, and shipping of items shall be conducted in accor-dance with established work and inspection instructions, drawings, specifications, shipment instructions, or other pertinent documents or procedures specified for use in conducting the activity.
13.4 Requirements 13.4.1 When required for particular items, special equipment (such as con-tainers, shock absorbers, and accelerometers), and special protective environments (such as inert gas atmosphere, specific moisture con-tent levels, and temperature levels) shall be specified, provided, and their existence verified.
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O' 13.4.2 When required for critical, sensitive, perishable, or high-value specific procedures for handling, storage, packaging, ship-articles,d preservation shall be used.
ping, an 13.4.3 Special handling tools and equipment shall be utilized and controlled as necessary to ensure safe and adequate handling. Special handling tools and equipment shall be inspected and tested in accordance with procedures and at specified time intervals to verify that the tools and equipment are adequately maintained.
13.4.4 Operators of special handling and lifting equipment shall be exper-lenced or trained in use of the equipment.
13.5 Marking Instructions for marking and labeling for packaging, shipment, hand-ling, and storage of items shall be established as necessary to ade-quately identify, maintain, and preserve the item, including indi-cation of the presence of special environmants or the need for special controls.
14.0 INSPECTION, TEST, AND OPERATING STATUS 14.1 Applicability O
ne status of a11 inspections and test activities she11 be ideatified either on the items or in documents traceable to the items or mater-Ials where it is necessary to assure that required inspections and tests are performed and to assure that items or materials which have not passed the required inspections and test are not inadvertently instal-led or used.
14.2 Responsibility
%e person performing a given test or inspection shall document the results and indicate the status as required. Each facility supervisor shall assure that all required inspections and tests have been per-formed prior to the items or materials being used or released for shipment.
14.3 System of Identifying Status 14.3.1 Measures'shall be established and documented to identify inspection and test status. Such measures shall provide means for assuring that recuired inspections and tests are performed and that the accepta-bli ty of items with regard to inspection and tests performed is known. Nonconforming items shall be clearly identified.
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%e status of inspections and test shall be indicated by the use of markings such as stamps, tags, labels, routing cards, or other suitable means.
14.3.3 Procedures shall be developed and implemented for control of status indicators including the authority for applicatler. and removal of tags, markings, labels and stamps.
15.0 NONCONFORMING M ATERIALS, PARTS, OR COMPONENTS 15.1 Applicability 15.1.1 All materials, parts, or components to be used by the testing facil!ty which do not conform to requirements shall be controlled in order to prevent their inadvertent use or installation.
15.1.2 Materials, parts or components tested by the Company at the request of the purchaser which are found to be in noncompliance with applicable specifications shall be identified and/or segregated where possible. Documentation of nonconforming items will be provided where test methods permit.
15.2 Responsibility 15.2.1
%e personnel performing the required inspections, tests, or examina-f]
tions shall be responsible for the prompt detection recording and verification of all nonconforming items and materials.
15.2.2
%c Facility Manager shall be responsible for the technical review and disposition of all nonconforming items and materials intended for Internal use.
15.2.3
%e disposition and resolution of nonconforming materials, parts, or components tested by the Company at the request of the Purchaser shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser.
15.3 Identification (a)
Identification of nonconforming items shall be by marking, tagging, or other methods which shall not a'Iversely affect the end use of the item. %e Identification shall be legible and easily recognizable.
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If identification of each nonconforming item is not practical, the container, package, or segregated storage area, as appro-priate, shall be identified.
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Nonconforming items shall be segregated, when possible, by placing them in a clearly identified and designated hold area until properly dispositioned.
(b)
When segregation is impractical or impossible due to physical conditions, such as size, weight, or access limitations, other precautions shall be employed to preclude inadvertent use of a nonconforming item.
15.5 Disposition (items intended for internal use) 1: 5.1 Nonconforming characteristics shall be reviewed and recommended dispositions of nonconforming items shall be proposed and approved in accordance with documented procedures. Further processing, install-ation, or use of a nonconforming item shall be controlled pending an evaluation and an approved disposition by authorized personnel.
15.5.2 Personnel performing evaluations to determine disposition shall have demonstrated competence in the specific area they are evaluating, have an adequate understanding of the requirements, and have access to pertinent background information.
15.5.3 Re final disposition, such as use-as-is, reject, repair, or rework, of nonconforming items shallbe identified and documented, o) 15.5.4 Technical justification for the acceptability of a nonconforming item, 6
dispositioned repair or use-as-is, shall be documented. ' Die as-built records shall reflect the accepted devir.tlon.
15.5.5 Repaired or reworked items shall be reexamined in accordance with applicable procedures and with the original acceptance criteria unless the nonconforming item disposition has established alternate accept-ance criteria.
15.6 Reporting De identification of conditions adverse to established levels, the cause of the condition, and the corrective action taken shall be docu-mented and reported to appropriate levels of management.
15.7 Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance (10CFR21) 15.7.1 Deviations identified in nuclear materials, parts or components through test inspection operations of the company shall be reported to the purchaser or lleensco for evaluation.
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'Ihe report of deviations shall be acknowledged by the signature of the recipient.
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15.7.4 De disposition of the deviation shall be completed by the purchaser or licensee and the Company notified if re-examination is required.
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'the Company maintains the right to report any deviation directly to l
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16.0 CORRECTIVE ACTIONS 16.1 Applicability I
All conditions adverse to quality, such as failures, malfunctions, defi-i ciencies, deviations, defective materials and equipment, and non-conformances shall be promptly identified and corrected as soon as l
practical.
16.2 Responsib'lity i
ne quality control monitor shall be responsible for identifying and reporting nonconforming conditions to the appropriate levels of man-agement. %ey shall also be responsible for verification that appro-priate corrective actions have been implemented. Corrective actions shall be implemented by the facility responsible for the process l O iavoived-16.3 Requirements 1
16.3.1 Procedures shall be developed and implemented to assure that all conditions adveroi to quality including unsatisfactory practices are l
corrected b," 'esponsible management and technical personnel.
16.3.2 In !be case of a significant condition adverse to quality, the esus.1 of the condition shall be determined and corrective action takea to preclude recurrence. We Identification, cause, and corrective action for significant conditions adverse to quality shall be documented and reported to appropriate levels of management.
16.3.3 Follow-up action shall be taken to verify implementation of correc-tive actions.
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l Sufficient records shall be maintained to furnish evidence of activi-ties affecting quality.
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17.2 Responsibility De facility that generated the required records shall be responsible for their validation, indexing, distribution identification, classifi-cation, retention, correction, preservation, safekeeping, retrieval, and disposition.
17.3 Records Administration 17.3.1 A records system (s) shall be established by the organization respon-sible at the earliest practicable time consistent with the schedule for accomplishing work activities and in compl'ance with the general requirements of this program. We records system (s) shall be defined, implemented, and enforced in accordance with written procedures, instructions, or other documentation.
17.3.2 he applicable design specifications, procurement documents, test procedures, operational procedures, or other documents shall specify the records to be generated, supplied, or maintained. Documents that are designated to become records shall be legible, accurate, and completed appropriate to the work accomplished.
17.3.3 Documents shall be considered valid records only if stamped, initialed, or signed and dated by authorized personnel or otherwise authenticated. 'Ihis authentication may take the form of a statement n
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by the responsible individual or organization. IIandwritten signatures are not required if the document is clearly identified as a statement by the reporting individual or organization. Ecse records may be originals or reproduced copics.
17.3.4
%e records shall tm indexed. 'Ihe indexing system (s) shall include, as a minimum, recoro retention times and the location of the record within the record system.
17.3.5 De records shall be distributed, handled, and controlled in accord-ance with written procedures.
17.3.6 Records and/or indexing system (s) shal: provide sufficient informa-tion to permit identification between the record and the item (s) or activity (les) to which it applies.
17.3.7 Records shall be classified as Q A or QC by the owner, or his agent when authorized, in accordance with the criteria given in (a) and (b) below.
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QA records are those that moet one or more of the following criteria:
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'Ihose which would be of significant value in demonstrat-Ing capability; (2)
Rose which would be of significant value in maintaining, reworking, repairing, replacing, or modifying an item; (3) hose which would be of significant value in determining the cause of an accident or malfunction of an item; (4) hose which provide required baseline data for service performed on equipment; QA records are required to be maintained for the life of the particular item or 10 years, whichever is longer.
(b)
QC records are those required to show evidence that an activity was performed in accordance with the applicable requirements but need not be retained for the life of the item because they do not meet the criteria for lifetime records.
17.3.8 Records shall be retained in accordance with the above classifica-tions. %e retention period for nonpermanent records shall be esta-blished in writing.
17.3.9 Records may be corrected in accordance with procedures which pro-(].
vide for appropriate review or approval by the originating organi-zation. 'Ihe correction shall include the date and the identification of the person authorized to issue such correction.
17.4 Receipt 17.4.1 Re individual or organization responsible for receiving racords shall provide protection from damage or loss during the time that the records are in their possession.
17.4.2 Each organization responsible for the receipt of records shall desig-nate a person or organization responsible for receiving the records.
%e designee shall be responsible for organizing and implementing a system of receipt control of records for permanent and temporary storage. As a minimum, a receipt control system shall include the following:
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17.4.3 Each receipt control system'shall be structured to permit a current and accurate assessment of the status of records during the receiving process.
17.5 Storage, Preservation and Safekeeping 17.5.1 De records shall be stored in predetermined location (s) that meet the requirements of applicable standards, codes, and regulatory agencies. Prior to storage of records, a written storage procedure shall be prepared and responsibility assigned for enforcing the requirements of that procedure. %Is procedure shall include, as a minimum, (a) through (g) below:
(a) a description of the storage facility; (b) the filing system to be used; (c) a method for verifying that the records received are in agree-ment with the transmittal document and that the records are legible; (d) a method of verifying that the records are those designated (see 17.4.2 above);
(e) the rules governing access to and control of the files;
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17.5.2 Records shall be stored in a manner approved by the organization or organizations responsible for storage. In order to preclude deteriora-tion of the records the requirements of (a) through (c) below shall apply.
(a)
Provisions shall be made in the storage arrangement to prevent damage from moisture, temperature, and pressure.
(b)
Records shall be firmly attached in binders or placed in folders or envelopes for storage in steel file cabinets or on shelving in containers.
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Provisions shall be made for special processed records (wch as radiographs, photographs, negatives, microform, and magnetic media) to prevent damage from excessive light, stacking, elect-romagnetic fields, temperature, and humidity.
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Measures shall be taken to provi8e for replacement, restoration, or substitution of lost or damaged records.
17.5.4 Records shall be stored in facilities constructed and maintained in a manner which minimizes the risk of damage or destruction from the following:
(a) natural disasters such as winds, floods, or fires; (b) environmental conditions such as high and low temperatures and humidity; (c)
Infestation of insects, mold, or rodents.
There are two satisfactory methods of providing storage faellities, single or dual.
17.5.4.1 Design and constructicn of a single record storage facility shall meet the criteria of (a) through (c) below:
(a) reinforced concrete, concrete block, masonry, or equal con-struction;
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(b) a floor and roof with drainage control. If a floor drain is pro-vided, a check valve (or equal) shall be included; (c) sealant applied over walls as a moisture or condensation barrier; (d) surface scalant on floor providing a hard wear surface to mini-mize concrete dusting; (e) foundation scalant and provisions for drainage; If the facility is located within a building or structure, the environ-ment and construction of that building can provide a portion or all of these criteria.
17.5.4.2 If storage at dual facilities for each record is provided, the facilities shallbe at locations sufficiently remote from each other to c11minate the chance of exposure to a simultaneous hazard. Each facility la not required to satisfy the requirements of 17.5.4.1 above, but shall ni9et the other requirements cf this Program.
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U Storage systems shall provide for retrieval of information in accor-dance with planne.d retrieval times based upon the record type.
Records maintained by a Supplier at his facility or other location shall be accessible to the Purchaser or his designated alternate.
17.7 Disposition For records accumulated at varictis locations, the custodian shall Inventory the submittals, acknowledge receipt, and process these records in accordance with this Program.
Various regulatory agencies have requirements concerning records that are within the scope of this Program. 'Ihe most stringent requirements shallbe used in determining the final disposition.
Nonpermanent records shall not be disposed of until the applicable conditions listed in (a) through (d) below are satisfied.
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Items are released for shipment; (b)
Regulatory requirements are satisfied; (c)
Warranty consideration is satisfied; (d)
Purchaser's requirements are satisfied.
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i 18.1 Applicability Planned and scheduled audits shall be performed to verify compliance with the quality assurance program and to determine its effective-nen 18.2 Responsibility
%e Quality Assurance Department shall be responsible for conduct-Ing all audits, reporting the results of the audits, and evaluating the audit responses.
18.3 Scheduling Internal or external quality assurance audits, or both, shall be sche-duled in a manner to provide coverage and coordination with ongoing quality assurance program activities. Audits shall be scheduled at a frequency commensurate with the status and importance of the activity.
%e audit schedule shall be reviewed periodically and revised as necessary to assure that coverage is maintained current.
Regularly scheduled audits shall be supplemented by additional audits of specific subjects when necessary to provide adequate coverage.
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%e auditing organization shall develop and document an audit plan for each audit. His plan shallidentify the audit scope, requirements, audit personnel, activities to be audited, organizations to be notified, applicable documents, schedule, and written procedures or checklists.
18.4.2 he auditing organization shall select and assign auditors who are independent of any direct responsibility for performance of the activ-ities which they will audit. In the case of internal audits, personnel having direct responsibility for performing the activities being audited shall not be involved in the selection of the audit team.
Audit personnel shall have sufficient authority and organizational freedom to make the audit process meaningful and effective.
18.4.3 An audit team shall be identified prior to the beginning of each audit.
His team shall contain one or more auditors and shall have an indivi-dual appointed to lead the team who organizes and directs the audit, coordinates the preparation and issuance of the audit report, and evaluates responses.
De audit team leader shall ensure that the audit team is prepared prior to initiation of the audit.
18.5 Performance Audits shall be performed in accordance with written procedures or n(")
checklists as early in the life of the activity as practical and shall be continued at intervals consistent with the schedule for accomplishing the activity. Elements that have been selected for audit shall be evaluated against specified requirements. Objective evidence shall be examined to the depth necessary to determine if these elements are being implemented effectively.
Audit results shall be docu-mented by auditing personnel and shall be reviewed by management having responsbility for the area audited.
Conditions requiring prompt corrective action shall be reported immediately to manage-ment of the audited organization.
18.6 Reporting he audit report shall be signed by the Director of QA and issued to management. %e report shall include the following information, as appropriate (a) description of the audit scope; (b)
Identification of the auditors; (c) identification of persons contacted during audit activities;
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Management of the audited organization or activity shall investigate adverse audit findings, schedule corrective action, including measures to prevent recurzence, and notify the appropriate organization in writing of action taken or planned. 'Ihe adequacy of audit responses shall be evaluated by or for the auditing organization.
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l 18.9 Records Audit records shall include audit plans, audit reports, written replies, and the record of completion of corrective action.
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His section contains certain terms and their definitions that are important to the understanding of this Quality Assurance Program and the related procedures and documents.
Acceptance De quality or state of being accepted, in that results of tests, inspection or examination results within specified limits may meet acceptance.
Amendment An addendum or change in a procedure to allow its use in special situations.
Approval An act of endorsing or adding positive authorization or both.
. Audit An activity to determine through investigation, the adequacy of, and adherence to, established procedures, instructions, spec-ifications, codes, and standards or other applicable contractual and license requirements, and the effectiveness of implementa-tion.
Calibration To determine the deviation from a standard so as to ascertain proper correction factors and/or adjust accordingly.
Certificate of A written statement, signed by a qualified party, attesting that Compliance the items or services are in accordance with specified require-O meat aaa eco me aiea by eaoitioa iiatorm atioa to #detaati-ate the statement.
Certificate of A written statement, signed by a qualified party, certifying Conformance that items or serv!ces comply with specific requirements.
Certification ne action of determining, verifying and attesting in writing, to the qualifications of personnel or material.
Client Rat firm or person engaging the services of the Company.
Component A piece of equipment or item such as a vessel, piping, pump, valve or structure which will be combined with other compon-ents to form an assembly or unit.
Conformance Meeting the physical characteristics (within tolerances) pre-scribed by a specification or standard.
Contractor An organization under contract for furnishing items or services.
It includes the terms, vendor, supplier, sub-contractor, fabri-cator and sub-levels of these where appropriate.
Controlled he regulation of documents in that their issue, use and revision and retrieval is restrained.
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0 Correction A change to a document which does not chsnge the technical contents but changes something which was in error, i.e., spell-ing, numbering errors, punctuations, omissions. (See Revision)
Defect A discontinuity whose size, shape, orientation, location or pro-perties make it detrimental to the useful service of the part in which it occurs or which exceeds the accept / reject criteria for the given design.
Defective A material or component which has one or more characteristics Material that do not comply with specified requirements.
Deficiency
%e state of lacking of quality or element, resulting in a situa-tion that is not up to standard.
Discontinuity Any interruption in the normal physical structure or configura-tion of a part, such as cracks, laps, seams, inclusions, or poro-sity. A discontinuity may or may not affect the usefulness of a part.
Document A communicatior., instruction, report or record wherein the contents are written and subsequently become evidence.
Documentation Any written or pictorial it. formation descri51ng, defining, specifying, reporting or certifying activities, requirements, y
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Eumination An element of inspection consisting of investigation of mate-rials, components, supplies or services to determine confor-mance to those specified requirements which can be determined by such investigation. Examination is usually nondestructive and includes simple physical manipulation, gaging and measure-ment.
Facility A Company laboratory, field office, project or function that is built or established to service a particular purpose.
"leid Referring to activity that is performed outside a laboratcry or project, usually referring to a job of short duration.
Guidelines Particular provisions which are considered good practice but which are not mandatory in programs intended to comply with this standard. He term "should" denotes a guideline; the term "shall"de totes a mandatory requirement.
Inspection A phase of quality control which by means of examination, observation or measurement determines the conformance of materials, supplies, components, parts, appurtenances, systems, processes or structures to pec4etermined quality requirements.
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Item Any level of unit assembly, including structure, system, sub-system sub-assembly, component, part or material.
Laboratory A facility built or established to provide test, inspection and examination services.
Manual A written document containing instructions and/or procedures.
Material A substance or combination of substances such as penetrants, powders, film, couplants, etc., used in testing, inspection and examinations.
Method Refers herein to the various disciplines of test, inspection and examination processes, such as radiography, ultrasonics, etc.
Modification A planned change in design or operation and accomplished in accordance with the requirements and limitations of applicable codes, standards, specifications, licensos and pre-determined safety restrictions.
Monitor (QC)
A qualified person employed by the Company having authorized jurisdiction at facility whose duties include the verification of quality related activitics or installation or both, Monitoring To watch, observu or check a process or procedure as a part of c) regulating quality.
i Nonacceptance
'Ihc quality or state of not being acceptable, in that results of tests, inspections or examinations are not within specified limits.
Nonconformance A deficiency in characteristic, documentation, or procedure which renders the quality of an item unacceptable or indeter-minate. Examples of nonconformance include: Physical defects, test failures, incorrect or inadequate documentation, or deviation from prescribed processing, inspection or test pro-cedures.
Nondestructive Examination (also referred to as testing, inspection, etc.), to Examination detect internal, surface and concealed conditions and defects or (NDE) flaws in materials using techniques that do not damage or destroy the item being examined.
Part An item which has work performed on it and which is attached to and becomes part of a component before complet;on of the component.
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Performance Meeting the functionalor mechanical characteristics prescribed by a specification or standard.
Procedure A document that specifies or describes how an activity is to be performed. It may include methods to be employed, equipment or materials to be used and sequence of operation.
Procurement Contractually binding documents that identify and define the Documents requirements which items or services must meet in order to be considered acceptable by the purchaser.
Project An operation other than a laboratory or field job because of its specific requirements and not a permanent facility.
Qualification
'lhe characteristics or abilities gained through training or (Personnel) experience or both that enables an individual to perform a required function.
Qualified A procedure which incorporates all applicable codes and stan-Procedure darde, engineering specifications and has been proven adequate for its intended purpose.
Quality All those planned and systematic actions necessary to provide Assurance adequate confidence that an item or a facility will provide (QA) satisfactorily in service.
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'Ihose quality assurance acticos which provide a means to verify Control the conformance of an item or process to specified require-(QC) ments.
Receiving Taking delivery of an item at a designsted location.
- Records, All records generated from test and inspection and quality Internal assurance activities.
Reject /
Usually referring to an item tested, inspected and/or examined Rejected Parts and not meeting acceptance standards.
Repair
'the process of restoring a nonconforming characteristic to a condition such that the capability of the item to function reli-ably and safely is unimpaired even though the item still may not conform to the original speelfication.
Report A document that records information for record purposes.
Revision A change in a procedure or document to update or improve. A revision changes the technical contents of the document. (See Correction)
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%e process by which a nonconforming item is made to conform to a prior specified requirement by completion, remachining, reassembling or other corrective means.
Shall This work is a directive indicating a mandatory requirement.
Should his work is a suggestion indicating a desirable requirement that is not necessarily mandatory.
Specification A concise statement of a set of requirements to be satisfied by a product, a material or process indicating whenever appro-priate, the procedure by means of which it may be determined whether the requirements given are satisfied.
Standard
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System A group of subsystems united by some interaction or inter-dependence, performing many duties but functioning as a single unit.
O" Technician A qualified person who uses a procedure, equipment and/or materials to perform certain tests and examinations.
Technique A method of accomplishing a particular test, inspection and/or examination andTeferring to'a record detailing the procedure use.
Testing
%c determination o& verification of the'enpability of an item to meet specified requirements by spbjecting the item to a set of physient, chemical, environm, ental or operating conditions.
Test Program A specide_ pr_o_ gram which delinintes the frequency of tests, the applicablo spoolficatiohi, reportinfl requirements and in some cases, acceptance criterin.
Test Report A document prepared showing the results of a test, inspection and/or examination.
Uncontrolled Iteferring to documents that are not regulated in their distriSu-tion, use or retrieval.
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