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Field Sampling and Measurement Records – Are they Traceable?

October 21, 2024

Course Description:

The single most important aspect in determining the biological and chemical composition of a selected location is ensuring the sample is properly collected and maintained until the laboratory can analyze the sample for the selected analytes. An improperly collected or preserved sample cannot produce meaningful results. It is incumbent on the sample collection team to provide samples that accurately reflect the sample source.

Further, the sampling organization must be able to demonstrate through records that the sample was properly collected and managed. If there are gaps in these records, the history of the sample is incomplete, and may bring the sampling event into question. When there are gaps in records, the sampling organization cannot demonstrate, that the sampling event resulted in samples that accurately represent the original sampling source.

An effective data integrity program includes complete and accurate records that can be linked to specific sampling activities. Records must include descriptions of the sampling event, records identifying the sampling equipment handling and maintenance, records identifying the measurement equipment with links to the calibration and verification of each instrument, maintenance records, and links to the originally purchase vendor standards or neat materials including certificates of analysis.

This course will define traceability as it relates to the entire sampling event and highlight records that are routinely omitted as a part of the sample history.

Leaning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of traceability of sampling and field measurements;
  • understand how improper measurement data and sample collection activities impact the reported data;
  • understand the importance of having records of all aspects of field operations including maintenance and calibration;
  • determine the types of records that can improve the traceability of field operations; and
  • understand the FSMO requirements for traceability of field measurements as defined in Volume 1 of the TNI Field Activities Standard

Intended Audience:

This course is designed for FSMOs, Quality Managers, Samplers, Managers/Supervisors

Cost:

$110 per person for TNI members
$125 per person for TNI non-members
$525 per group of 5-10 students at same location for TNI members
$600 per group of 5-10 students at same location for TNI non-members

 


No certificates are automatically provided with this training. A Certificate of Completion (CoC) ($30 per person) or Certificate of Attendance (CoA) ($20 per person) may be purchased during or after registration or webcast purchase. A passing score of at least 70% must be received on the exam in order to receive CEUs and a CoC. Scores of less than 70% will receive a Certificate of Attendance at no reduced fee. For a CoA you will not need to take the quiz and you will not receive CEUs. To receive your certificate, contact Paul Junio at [email protected] with date of purchase and date of training completion. See FAQs for additional information.

Format:
Webinar

Start Date:
Monday 21st October 2024, 11:00am EDT

Length:
4 hours

CEUs: 0.4

Presented By:

Silky Labie

About the Presenter:
The principals of ELCAT, LLC collectively have over 70 years of experience in laboratory and field quality management. ELCAT, LLC provides extensive training of laboratory and field personnel in sampling techniques, quality management and training that addresses the requirements of the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). It performs readiness audits for laboratories who desire to improve their quality system for the purposes of NELAP accreditation. ELCAT presents training and presentations on quality-related topics such as method performance, data integrity, corrective and preventive actions, root-cause analysis, data usability, and the role of quality managers. The company is used exclusively by the University of Florida Center for Training, Research & Education for Environmental Occupations (TREEO) for all off-site training of field personnel. It is regularly asked to provide presentations at the Florida Society of Environmental Analysts (FSEA) meetings. ELCAT, LLC has also provided training and presentations for New York City, the State of Virginia, and The NELAC Institute (TNI).



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