State Laboratory Annual Submission Process

For State Laboratory weights and measures staff to review annual submission requirements for laboratory Recognition.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will be able to submit a complete annual review package to NIST Office of Weights and Measures. This webinar covers the requirements for annual submission to NIST Weights and Measures Division. The session will review the process OWM uses to evaluate each submission and the Scoring Model. The session will use Handbook 143 Table 1 as an outline to review each item that is required:

• Appendix B (consolidated with Appendix D);
• Appendix C (preferably Handbook 150 checklist/form or ISO/IEC 17025 checklist/form);
• Appendix E (preferably in Excel Uncertainty Tables);
• Management Review; PT/ILC Follow Up forms; and Internal Audits (Quality and Technical).

Additional items will be briefly reviewed and discussed.

Technology Requirement(s):

You will need the following to participate in the webinar:

• Computer or laptop
• Internet browser, a broadband connection is recommended
• Telephone. Optional: a telephone headset

Materials & Supplies: 

Not applicable.

Prerequisite(s): 

There are no prerequisites for this webinar.

Minimum Requirement(s):

Completion includes completing pre-work assignment, full attendance and participation in the session activities and discussion, and completing an on-line evaluation after the course.

Audience:

State laboratory staff who have responsibilities for developing, implementing, and/or improving the quality management system in their laboratory as well as those who are seeking OWM recognition and/or accreditation or improvements to support recognition/accreditation.
This webinar is also useful for administrative or management staff who are involved in what gets submitted annually for ongoing recognition of the laboratory.

Cost: 

The current fee for webinars is $199 and confirmed participants will be provided a web link to make a payment. Registration fees for State weights and measures regulatory officials and metrologists are funded by NIST OWM.

Instructor(s):

Georgia Harris
Office of Weights and Measures,
(301) 975 - 4014
Email: georgia.harris [at] nist.gov (georgia[dot]harris[at]nist[dot]gov)