Software Update! v1.9
Hello everyone! We are onto v1.9! Wednesday, March 29th we are releasing a new software update that will make some important changes to the QM sections and add a... Read more
R18LabQMS at the AASHTO Technical Exchange
AASHTO Technical Exchange If you’re planning to attend the first annual AASHTO Technical Exchange in Annapolis, MD next week March 27-29, we will have a booth setup at the... Read more
Accountability
Having an accountability mechanism or guardrails in place in regard to maintaining your quality management system is becoming more important than ever. While accreditation strives to play that role with assessors... Read more
Equipment procedures – Let’s review
Equipment procedures are the most overlooked part of a laboratory’s QMS, and quite possibly the most misunderstood, especially by those new to the accreditation process. I have found that... Read more
Year-end review and a look ahead
2016 has been a year of growth and changes for R18LabQMS. The support and feedback from the users has enabled us to build on what is already a great... Read more
*New* Upgrade v1.8
Here’s what’s new with the application in v1.8… With the end of the year fast approaching, we’re releasing a new update. Take a minute to familiarize yourself with the... Read more
The cost of non-conformities
Have you ever stopped to determine just how much it costs to respond to non-conformities after an on-site assessment? If you’re like me, it can be frustrating going back... Read more
Equipment procedures
In our February 29th blog earlier this year we talked about equipment inventory guidelines. I’m going to hit on a few points about equipment procedures and what is required.... Read more
Changes to the quality manual – part 2
Last month we discussed section number updates due to the AASHTO R18 change for 2016. This will take place when the 2016 upgrades are completed in December, 2016. As... Read more
Changes to the quality manual, continued…
As we make updates I wanted to drill down on the change that will be seen in the quality manual within the R18LabQMS application. Some section numbers will remain... Read more