MS-QA_06-2019 rev5

MS-QA 2019 7 Companion Guidance Section D— Example QA Plan Manual 1.4 Management and Organization The names of individuals in our organization are listed below where (X) indicates all those authorized to stop inadequate quality or unsafe work Names of Individuals Responsibilities (X) ___John Doe________________ QA Manager/Officer (Measurement) ( ) ___________________________ QA Manager/Officer (Mitigation) (X) ___________________________ Ultimate responsibility (e.g., President) ( ) ___________________________ Office Manager ( ) ___________________________ Procurement Manager ( ) ___________________________ Office oversight (X) ___________________________ Field supervisor ( ) ___________________________ Measurement staff (X) ___________________________ Other staff member ( ) ___________________________ Other staff member 1.5 Personnel Qualifications and Training Our organization resolves to establish training and qualification requirements for staff and to maintain evidence of all training for the duration of employment and to retain such records for five years past the end of employment. • All staff members are to be qualified for their apportioned task. • Measurement tasks are to be conducted by individuals who have obtained training, skills and knowledge for conducting radon measurements, as demonstrated by certification for radon measurement services. • All uncertified staff laborers work under the responsible charge of a certified staff member. 1.6 Procurement of Items and Services To assure resources and materials are available to fulfill quality goals: Written procedures instruct field staff in providing timely notice of procurement needs to staff responsible for procurement duties and budget ramifications. Examples of procurement needs when conducting radon measurements include calibration of testing instruments, test device purchases based on written technical and quality specifications and notices, signs, non- interference agreements and other equipment or paperwork for daily needs. 1.7 Documents and Records Our organization resolves to control documents and records storing records so that they are legible, retrievable, protected from fire, water, theft, and deterioration. Computer software commonly associated with business management is employed and customized for needs related to radon services. Project records are retained for no less than 6 years and, as applicable, staff radon exposure records are retained for no less than 20 years. Identify "who" is responsible for QA duties and "who" is authorized to stop unsafe or inadequate work. Commit to training Identify chain of authority Commit to organize resources Commit to responsible handling of records