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SECTION 11
AUDITS
This section describes participation in external and internal systems audits.
11.1 SYSTEM AUDITS
System audits review laboratory operations and the resulting documentation. An onsite
audit ensures that the laboratory has all the personnel, equipment, and internal SOPs
needed for performance of contract requirements in place and operating. The system
audits ensure that proper analysis documentation procedures are followed, that routine
laboratory QC samples are analyzed, and that any nonconformances are identified and
resolved.
11.1.1 Internal Audits
The laboratory must conduct internal system audits on a periodic basis. The results of
these audits will be documented by the Laboratory QA Officer, and the laboratory will
provide the Project Chemist and Task Manager with the results of these internal audits.
11.1.2 External Audits
The Project QA Officer or Task Manager may conduct an external onsite system audit of
the laboratory prior to the performance of project samples. This audit would evaluate the
capabilities and performance of laboratory personnel, equipment, and procedures. It also
documents the measurement systems and identifies deficiencies to be corrected by the
laboratory. The QA Manager acts on audit results by documenting deficiencies and
informing the Task Manager of the need for corrective action. The Task Manager may
suspend operations until problems are resolved. If conditions adverse to quality are
detected, or if the Task Manager requests additional audits, additional unscheduled audits
may be performed.
In addition to this audit of the laboratory, various state and/or federal agencies may
conduct an audit prior to the commencement of the project, and may conduct additional
audits as deemed necessary. The frequency and schedule of any such audits will be
established by the auditing agency and coordinated directly with the laboratory.
11.2 PERFORMANCE AUDITS
Laboratory performance audits may be conducted to determine the accuracy and
implementation of the QAPP by the Project QA Officer or designee at any time during
field sampling and analysis. Unplanned audits may be implemented if requested by the
PM. In addition to in-house performance audits, the laboratory must also participate in
interlaboratory performance evaluation studies for different state or federal agencies.
The Project QA Officer will act to correct any laboratory performance problems.
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