| Title | ISO Guide 25 Laboratory Accreditation for PGI Laboratories: An Experience |
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| Authors | M. L. R. Ramos, I. P. Amador, V. T. Capuno, Y. B. Cruzana, N. M. Alma, L. B. Hernandez, A. R. de Carlos, and T. H. Viloria |
| Year | 1999 |
| Conference | PNOC-EDC Geothermal Conference |
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| Abstract | The Philippine Geothermal Laboratories at Tiwi and Mak-Ban successfilly qualijied for accreditation under the ISO/EC Guide 25: I990 on August 3, 1998. The two field laboratories were awarded separate accreditation for sampling and analysis of water, steam and gas. All the samplers and chemists fiom both laboratories were accredited as approving signatories for sampling and chemical tests, respectively. This quest for quality in the laboratories is part of PGIÆs overall commitment to excellence. The requirements of the ISO/EC Guide 25: 1990 include a full documentation of the laboratory quality management system. In compliance, the laboratories established a Quality Manual, a General Procedures and Work Instructions Manual, and a Luboratoiy Procedures and Work Instructions Manual covering the rules and regulations of the laboratories, general procedures and work instructions and analytical and sampling procedures and work instructions. Internal quality audits were conducted and preventive and corrective actions were implemented to sustain the quality system. The Laboratory Quality Management Team spearheaded the efforts for accreditation and with the full support of management, total commitment, dedication, and teamwork fiom all the staft; PGI became the 14th company in the Bureau of Product StatuhrdvÆ roster of IS0 Guide 25 accredited laboratories. |