We have Heather Wade presenting an overview of Calibration and Traceability for our September development session.
Description:
“NIST-Traceability,” adjustment is the same as calibration, a calibration is good forever, “ISO 17025-certification”, there is one appropriate calibration method for any type of measuring equipment. These are all just some of the myths and misnomers related to calibration and traceability. Language and understanding and use of correct terminology ease communication and can reduce mistakes and misunderstandings. Ultimately, using correct words and terms reduces risk. This is of value to those in manufacturing, testing and calibrations laboratories, auditors, customers, and consumers.
Learning Objectives:
1) Common myths and misnomers regarding calibration and measurement traceability,
2) Correct and current measurement-related terminology, and
3) What measurement traceability is and means and how to ensure it.
About the Speaker Heather A. Wade, ASQ-CCT, ASQ-CQA is a recognized metrology subject matter expert & internationally sought presenter. She excels at presenting useful and easy-to-implement practices. She is Editor of ASQ's Metrology Handbook, 3rd Edition and is Past Chair of ASQ Measurement Quality Division. She is an A2LA ISO/IEC 17025 Lead & Technical accreditation assessor for calibration and test labs. A graduate of University of Michigan with a B.S. in Biology, Heather has worked as a microbiologist, filter test specialist, laboratory compliance officer, extraction chemist, and analytical chemist before moving full-time into metrology. She brings all her 30+ years of professional experience together to provide “Pain Relief for Measurement Headaches” for her consulting clients and for audiences everywhere.