MS-QA_06-2019 rev5

MS-QA 2019 10 Companion Guidance Section D— Example QA Plan Manual a) the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP); the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB); or b) as required by local statutes for jurisdictions that have a program for evaluating and approving devices. Instrument Calibration and Laboratories: All measurement instruments such as continuous monitors are to be calibrated annually. All laboratories that analyze detectors are to be listed for having proven to meet minimum quality requirements by one of the following authorities: a) the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP); the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB); or b) as required by local statutes for jurisdictions that have a program for evaluating and approving devices. Tracking: Devices, calibrations and laboratories that may change from time to time are shown in Appendix 2-I. 2.3.2 Onsite Personnel Staff members conducting onsite radon measurement activities are individually trained and certified for radon measurement services. Tracking: Individuals that may change from time to time along with evidence of applicable training and certification numbers are shown in Appendix 2-J. 2.3.3 Initial Contact with the Client Initial testing activities are to include determining the purpose of the test and whether the building is new, occupied, and who will be responsible for closed- building conditions prior to and during the measurement period. Closed-building protocols: Communications to clients or parties responsible for the property include essential elements required for compliance with closed-building protocols. Information about required test conditions are to be communicated when practicable to the person responsible for the home prior to when the pre-test 12-hour closed-building requirements are to be initiated. Report distribution: Information from the client regarding their choices for where reports are sent and who is authorized to receive reports should be obtained when practicable. Tracking: Information collected on initial contact with a confirmed client is to be recorded on test project tracking sheets and maintained in records. 2.3.4 Test Locations and Protocol Options Test locations are to comply with the standards of practice listed in Section 2.2 as appropriate for the building or situation. Onsite Tracking: Information is to be recorded by the onsite technician(s) for the exact location and serial number of each test device. Information Tracking logs should be shown in Appendices Tracking logs should be shown in Appendices Call Sheet Form should be shown in Appendices Job Site Form should be shown in Appendices