QUESTION:
From: Yusri
Sent: Aug. 12, 2014
To: Q-Blog, Ask the Experts
Subject: API Q1, clause 5.3, Risk Assessment Requirements
Yusri asks the following questions about API Q1:
API Q1, requires the organization to maintain a documented procedure for risk assessment and management. What parameters need to be considered for determining risk and their impact on delivery and quality of product? Should the risk assessment be performed before ...
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ISO TS29001/API Q1
API Q1, 9th edition – Risks, Contingency Plans and MOC
QUESTION:
From: Darcy K.
Sent: May 10, 2014
To: ATCS - QBlog, Ask The Experts
Subject: API Q1, 9th edition, Risks, Contingency Plans and MOC
In regard to MOC Process, in your opinion, would it be effective to tie this into corrective and preventative actions? Any corrective or preventative actions that require changes to the QMS also require MOC, and risk assessment as well and furthermore, tying in any contingency plans that require QMS ...
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API Q1, 9th Ed., Quality Policy vs. Objectives
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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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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API Q1, 9th Ed, Control production and Servicing
From: Fayyez Ahmed
Company: DATA Steel Pipes Industries (pvt) Ltd., Punjab,Pakistan
Sent: Sept. 24, 2013
To: ATCS – QBlog, Ask The Experts
Subject: API Q1, 9th Ed., Production and Servicing Procedures
Question: API Q1 9th edition requires control of production and servicing requirements separately under clause reference # 5.7.1.1 & 5.7.1.2. Whereas in API Q1, 8th edition the "Control of production and service provision" was jointly ...
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API Q1, 9th Edition, Management of Change
ATCS – QBLOG, ASK THE EXPERT – September 14, 2013
QUESTION:
From: Muhammad Irhad
Company: EPC Services, Edmonton Alberta
Sent: August 23, 2013
To: ATCS - QBlog, Ask The Experts
Subject: API Q1, 9th Edition - Management of Change (MOC)
I have the following questions regarding API Q1, 9th Edition and its requirement for MOC.
What would be a typical MOC process?
Do we need a documented procedure for MOC process?
MOC ...
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API Q1, 9th Edition, Risk Management
QUESTION:
From: Razif, Valser Oil and Gas
Sent: July 26, 2013
To: ATCS - QBLOG, Ask the Experts
Subject: What Reference Can I Use To Develop an API Q1, Risk Management Procedure?
I am new to this area of quality management and I have been assigned to develop an risk management procedure that will meet API Q1, 9th Edition requirements for risk management and contingency planning. Is there an industry standard or other references that ...
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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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