QUALITY ANALYSIS CONSULTANTS
The instructors approach the workshops with the intention of giving the attendees a fun presentation that covers the different topics in a practical and simple manner. Data from the actual host laboratory is used whenever possible to make the examples as applied and useful as possible. The intention is to provide the attendees with a good understanding of the concepts introduced and with examples that show them how to use them in their own situation.
- BASIC STATISTICS FOR THE ESTIMATION OF MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY AND DATA ANALYSIS
This workshop covers a review of the simple statistical concepts required followed by discussions of experiment/analytical run designs that allow precision and accuracy measurement and control to result from the process with a minimal amount of effort and expense. There are liberal examples of real data sets from industry and government laboratories to construct a variety of range control charts and Shewhart control charts with a discussion of their applications and interpretation.
- METHOD VALIDATION
This introduces method validation and verification concepts such as method validation responsibilities, tools and requirements as well as validation of performance parameters including accuracy, sensitivity, ruggedness and other criteria as appropriate.
- LABORATORY ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC STANDARD 17025
The accreditation process is introduced from the lab's perspective. ISO 17025 requirements including management systems & technical aspects and proficiency testing are discussed.
- ESTIMATION OF MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY
Practical and simple options for estimating measurement uncertainty are reviewed, including sample replication and method validation as information sources. The presentation includes the use of MU in insuring that methods are in control and the application of MU to spacification compliance.
- TRACEABILITY IN CHEMICAL MEASUREMENTS
The introduction of traceability principles and the elements giving traceability are presented using a practical approach.
- QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE AT THE LABORATORY BENCH
The goal of this workshop is to introduce the analyst at the bench to Quality Control and Quality Assurance objectives and terminology. Practicalmeans of Experimental Design approaches including methods for estimating measurement precision and accuracy are reviewed.
- LABORATORY SAMPLING OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND MINERAL MATERIALS
Sample preparation and sub-sampling to obtain a representative test portion of particulate material are critical considerations. This presentation is intended to introduce participants to the practical aspects of insuring reliable sub-sampling is achieved.
- INTRODUCTION TO FIRE ASSAYING
This introduction to fire assaying is designed to aquaint the attendees with the basic aspects of the technioque. The various fluxes and their application are discussed. Fusion and cupellation procedures and gravimetric and instrument finishing for gold and the platinum group elements are covered in a practical and basic presentation.
