Personnel (QM 24)

QUALITY MANUAL (ISO/IEC 17025 : 2008)

Document ID	:	XXX/QM/24
Title	:	Personnel
Issue No.	:		Issue Date                     :
Revision No.	:		Revision Date                :
Reference ISO Clause	:		Page                               :

5.2.1       The laboratory management is ensuring the competence of personnel who operate specific equipment, perform test / calibration, evaluate result and sign test report / calibration certificate. The laboratory is providing appropriate supervision to the personnel undergoing training. Personnel recruited for performing special task is based on appropriate education, training and experience or demonstrated skills.

5.2.2       The management of the laboratory has formulated the goals in respect to the education, training and skills of the laboratory personnel. The laboratory has documented and implemented procedure Quality Process for identifying training needs and providing training to its personnel. Arrangement has been made to train all personnel for the present activity as well as for anticipated task. The effectiveness of training actions taken are evaluated.

5.2.3       The laboratory runs with the personnel employed by it. It does not hire any personnel on contract.

5.2.4       The laboratory is maintaining job description of managerial, technical and key support personnel involved in tests and calibration activities.

5.2.5       The laboratory management has authorized personnel to perform specific tasks of sampling, tests and calibration, to issue test reports / calibration certificate, to give opinions and interpretation and operate equipments. The laboratory is maintaining records of relevant authorization, qualification, training, experience, skill, job description of all technical personnel. These records are readily available.