3. Organization and Responsibilities This section identifies (1) managers who establish QA policy, (2) analysts/technicians who implement QA policy, and (3) the QA officer/coordinator if one exists. labs should include an organization chart. If organization and responsibilities are already identified in a QA facility plan or other document, they need not be replicated in the QA manual, but the supplemental document should be submitted for review. 4. Policy for QA/QC The overall policy and philosophy of the lab with respect to objectives for data quality should be included in the QA manual. Include a description of how data quality objectives are established for samples analyzed by the lab. Address both qualitative (e.g., completeness, representativeness, defensibility, accuracy) and quantitative (numerical objectives for precision and lack of bias) objectives. Include policy for training lab personnel in QA/QC. 5. Sample Management This section (1) describes those aspects of sampling which relate to or are the responsibility of the lab, (2) specifies procedures for requesting sample analyses (needed by users of the lab) and receipt, logging, storage, and handling of samples, (3) includes procedures for chain-of-custody (if not in a separate SOP or appendix to the QA manual), and (4) includes criteria for acceptance or rejection of samples submitted to the lab. For compliance monitoring under the Safe Drinking Water Act or the Clean Water Act, required containers, preservation techniques, and holding times are specified in the Federal Register or Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). 6. Methods This section all analytical methods used in the lab with references to published methods. For compliance monitoring under the Safe Drinking Water or the Clean Water Act, required methods are specified in the Federal Register or CFR. 7. Calibration and Quality Control Procedures This section includes procedures for calibration, standardization, and QC for each analytical method used in the lab. Specify the QC samples included with each batch and the use of results to document the quality of the data. Common QC samples are: Blanks.
3. Organization and Responsibilities This section identifies (1) managers who establish QA policy, (2) analysts/technicians who implement QA policy, and (3) the QA officer/coordinator if one exists. labs should include an organization chart. If organization and responsibilities are already identified in a QA facility plan or other document, they need not be replicated in the QA manual, but the supplemental document should be submitted for review. 4. Policy for QA/QC The overall policy and philosophy of the lab with respect to objectives for data quality should be included in the QA manual. Include a description of how data quality objectives are established for samples analyzed by the lab. Address both qualitative (e.g., completeness, representativeness, defensibility, accuracy) and quantitative (numerical objectives for precision and lack of bias) objectives. Include policy for training lab personnel in QA/QC. 5. Sample Management This section (1) describes those aspects of sampling which relate to or are the responsibility of the lab, (2) specifies procedures for requesting sample analyses (needed by users of the lab) and receipt, logging, storage, and handling of samples, (3) includes procedures for chain-of-custody (if not in a separate SOP or appendix to the QA manual), and (4) includes criteria for acceptance or rejection of samples submitted to the lab. For compliance monitoring under the Safe Drinking Water Act or the Clean Water Act, required containers, preservation techniques, and holding times are specified in the Federal Register or Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). 6. Methods This section all analytical methods used in the lab with references to published methods. For compliance monitoring under the Safe Drinking Water or the Clean Water Act, required methods are specified in the Federal Register or CFR. 7. Calibration and Quality Control Procedures This section includes procedures for calibration, standardization, and QC for each analytical method used in the lab. Specify the QC samples included with each batch and the use of results to document the quality of the data. Common QC samples are: Blanks.
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