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Inquiry: My question is regarding application of the API monogram. Our company is an API 6A licensee. We manufacture valves and other related equipment at our facilities here in the USA and overseas. During a recent re-certification audit, the Auditor told us that we could not monogram valves if they had been disassembled and reassembled. These are new valves, so why is this even a concern, especially since the valves were ...
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Using the process approach and RBT are hot topics for organizations implementing ISO 9001 for the first time and others transitioning to its revised requirements. There’s nothing new about RBT. In fact, ISO 19011:2011—Guidelines for auditing management systems highlighted the need for organizations to identify risk as associated with QMSs, environmental management systems, and occupational health and safety management. ISO 19011:2011 also ...
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In the coming future, having a firm working knowledge of risk management will become an important asset for an Auditor. Unfortunately, those that don't ungraded their skills in this area will begin to find themselves at a disadvantage when compared to other fellow quality professionals. For this reason, every Auditor should consider improving their knowledge and skills on the subject of risk management.
During February 2015, I attended a 5-day ...
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Question:
Referring to ISO 9001:2008 clause 7.4.3, Verification of Purchased Product; since we are only a trading company that receives a limited amount of purchased items at our site, please advise if this requirement is applicable to our organization. Thank You, Razif
Reply:
Hello Razif,Thanks for contacting us. Regarding ISO 9001:2008, clause 7.4.3, verification of purchased product requirements, it’s important to remember the primary purpose ...
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Inquiry:
Question received via ASQ's Ask the Experts Blog, Published 10/21/2015
In addressing clause 4 of ISO 9001:2015 regarding organization context and interested parties, what type of tool (spreadsheet,diagram,flowchart,etc), would you recommend to use to simplify the practice and to give a proper understanding for auditors? I understand that risk evaluation (ISO 9001:2015) should be accomplished not only at a high level of establishing and ...
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Inquiry: Where can examples of how to implement API Q2 requirements for risk assessments, contingency planning and management of change be found? Suggestions are appreciated.
Maxwell
Reply: Hello Maxwell, ISO 31000 can provide some general guidance regarding risk management terminologies and methods. However, to fully understand what is actually required to meet API Q2 requirements for risk assessment, contingency planning and management of ...
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