QUESTION:
From: T.S. , Tercel Oilfield
Sent: Jan. 20, 2014
To: ATCS - QBlog, Ask The Experts
Subject: API Q1, 9th Ed., Quality policy and Objectives
Am I correct in saying that Objectives should establish the highest overall expectation and direction of the Top Management and that S.M.A.R.T. Goals should then established by the different departments and personnel that are in support of achievement of the Objective?
For instance, each ...
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ISO 9001
Monitoring & Measurement of Product
QUESTION:
From: ASQ ATE
Sent: Jan. 28, 2014
To: ATCS - QBlog, Ask The Experts
Subject: ISO 9001:2008 and API Q1, 8th & 9th Ed., Monitoring Measurements & Improvement
ISO 9001:2008 states in 8.2.4 Monitoring and measurement of product: "Evidence of conformity with the acceptance criteria shall be maintained." When our plan identifies periodic inspections, variable or attribute, are performed, how can we show evidence without ...
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What is The Estimated Cost for API Q1 or ISO 9001 Certification?
QUESTION:
From: Laura D., American Society for Quality
Sent: June 10, 2013
To: ATCS - QBLOG, Ask the Experts
Subject: What is the Estimated Cost of API Q1 or ISO 9001 Certification?
We are a company of five divisions, Contract Manufacturing, Structural Fabrication (AISC & ASME cert), Steel Service Ctr, Rebar (CRSI vert) & Metal Castings. We have approximately 200 employees and operate out of two facilities. Our Metal Casting ...
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Are ISO 9001:2008 & API Q1, 8th Edition Redundant Certifications?
QUESTION:
From: Stephane
Sent: May 27, 2013
To: ATCS - QBlog, Ask the Experts
Subject: Are ISO 9001:2008 and API Q1, 8th Edition Redundant QMS Certifications?
Hello, we currently have 4 standards, two are specific to Chile and are mandatory. They are controlled by the organization INN, we also have ISO-9001:2008 controlled by our Registrar and finally, API Q1 8th edition controlled by API. As you can imagine, all of this cost money and I ...
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ISO 9001 & ISO TS29001/API Q1 – Surveillance Audit Reqmts
QUESTION:
From: Jet
Sent: May 10, 2013
To: ATCS - QBlog, Ask The Experts
Subject: ISO 9001:2008 & ISO TS29001/API Q1 – Surveillance & Re-certification Audits
Where can I find information in ISO 9001 or ISO TS29001, regarding the requirement for annual surveillance audits to be conducted? Since our quality management system has to be re-certified every three (3) years, I don’t understand why an annual surveillance audit is ...
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ISO 9001:2008 & API Q1 – Effectiveness of Corrective Actions
QUESTION:
From: Muhammad Irshad
Sent: March 1, 2013
To: ATCS - QBlog, Ask The Experts
What type of evidence must be provided to prove API Q1 requirements for corrective actions have been met? How can we determine that our corrective actions are effective?
RESPONSE:
From: Bill Aston, ATCS - QBlog, Ask The Experts
Sent: March 2, 2013
Hello Muhammad,
Thanks for contacting Aston Technical Consulting Services' QBlog. With regard to ...
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