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ISO 9001:2015 & Determining External & Internal Issues

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: Adolpho P., April, 21, 2017 – My question is regarding ISO 9001:2015 requirements for reporting external and internal issues as a part of the management review process.  Which subjects should be analyzed as the inputs, subclause 9.3.2.b?  I don’t … Continue reading →

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API Q2 Fundamentals and Practitioner Training (CEU Credits)

Posted on November 18, 2016 by System Admin
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11/04/19-011/06/19 Fundamentals, Kingwood TX, Early Bird Ends, 10/04/19 $1,395.00 (USD)  
11/04/19-11/06/19 Fundamentals Registration, Kingwood TX $1,595.00 (USD)  
11/04/19-11/07/19 Practitioner Registration, Kingwood TX, Early Bird Ends 10/04/19 $1,995.00 (USD)  
11/04/19-11/07/19 Practitioner Registration, Kingwood TX $2,195.00 (USD)  

API Q2 Fundamentals & Practitioner training courses will be conducted by ATCS in Kingwood TX. The two and a half (2 1/2) days of API Q2 Fundamentals training will provide participants with insight into the drivers behind Q2’s importance and its value in the Oil & Natural Gas Industry. Using practical examples and hands-on application, (more…)

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API Q1, 9th Edition, Fundamentals and Practitioner Training

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Bill Aston
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10/14/19-10/17/19: Practitioner, Kingwood, TX - Early Bird Ends, 09-17-2019 $1,995.00 (USD)  
10/14/19-10/17/19: Practitioner, Kingwood, TX $2,195.00 (USD)  
10/14/19-10/16/19: Fundamentals, Kingwood, TX - Early Bird Ends 09/17/2019 $1,395.00 (USD)  
10/14/19-10/16/19: Fundamentals, Kingwood, TX $1,595.00 (USD)  

Participants will be given insight as to the drivers behind Q1’s importance and its value in the Oil & Natural Gas Industry. Using practical examples and hands-on application, this course is designed to progressively provide introductory to advanced knowledge of Q1’s requirements and interpretations, and ISO 9001 requirements. This course is ideal for newcomers as (more…)

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API Q2 Risk Assessment, Contingency Planning & MOC

Posted on October 14, 2015 by System Admin

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 … Continue reading →

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Intro to Risk Management & Root Cause Analysis

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Bill Aston
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10/28/19-10/29/19 Intro to Risk Management, Kingwood TX- Early Bird Registration Ends Sept. 30, 2019 $995.00 (USD)  
10/28/19-10/29/19 Intro to Risk Management, Kingwood TX $1,095.00 (USD)  

Upon the completion of this two (2) day course, participants will be familiar with the principles of risk management and root cause analysis.  Individual and group exercises are used to provide hands-on practice of risk management and root cause analysis tools, that will include FMEA, heat maps, and the Bowtie diagram, as well as root (more…)

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API Q1, 9th Edition – Critical Supplier

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: Joe St. J., Sent: May 1, 2014 To: ATCS – QBlog, Ask The Experts Subject: API Q1, 9th Edition, Critical Suppliers Joe St. J, asks the following about APIQ1: Hello, Our company remains in the process of transitioning … Continue reading →

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API Q1, 9th Edition, Management of Change

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Bill Aston

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) … Continue reading →

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API Q1, 9th Edition, Risk Management

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Bill Aston

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 … Continue reading →

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ISO 9001:2008 Record Availability Requirements

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: An Inquiry From ASQ ‘s Ask the Experts Program Sent: June 7, 2012 To: ATCS – Ask the Expert Subject: ISO 9001:2008 QMS Requirements – Record Availability During a recent second party audit, the customer’s Auditor asked to … Continue reading →

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Does API Q1 Require Suppliers To Be ISO 9001:2008 Certified?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Bill Aston

Fayyaz Ahmed Asks The Following About APIQ1 : What will be viable corrective action to take if it is observed during an audit that one of their suppliers of calibration services does not have valid ISO 9001:2008 certification? Should a … Continue reading →

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Does API Q1 still refer to ISO 9001:2000 as a valid standard?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Bill Aston

Fayyaz Ahmed Asks: API Q1 requires that the organization establish control features for the purchasing process and supplier selection. But what if an approved supplier has an ISO 9001:2000 certification and has not upgraded to ISO 9001:2008? This supplier is … Continue reading →

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Corrective & Preventive Actions Explained

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Bill Aston

A standard requirement for every ISO 9001 and ISO TS29001/APIQ1 quality management system is to have documented procedures for corrective and preventive actions. Explanation: A corrective action is “REACTIVE” and a Preventive action is “PROACTIVE”.  Any action taken to prevent … Continue reading →

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