TNI Webinars
Learn from the IAS 90 minute TNI Webinars.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
TNI is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing national standards of accreditation to allow environmental laboratories a set of regulations to produce data of known quality. The 2016 TNI Standard is based upon ISO/IEC 17025:2005 with additional requirements specific to environmental testing laboratories.
International Accreditation Service (IAS) Inc is recognised by TNI for accreditation against the TNI standard. See the list published on the NELAC website.
The objective of each of these numbered webinars is to:
- Provide a review of the recently implemented 2016 version of the standard used to accredit environmental laboratories.
- Learn about the upcoming ELAP regulations and what it means for an environmental laboratory.
- provide laboratories with specific information to assist in preparing for on-site assessments.
- Discuss the various types of QC measurements, how to prepare each type, explain the rationale behind the frequency of analysis, and the implication of the results concerning the batch, system, or method.
TARGET ORGANIZATIONS
This Training Course applies to environmental laboratories seeking recognition of environmental testing under the 2016 TNI Standard and those transitioning from other state-specific accreditation programs.
COURSE PARTICIPANTS
For all laboratory staff who
- Manage the laboratory
- Manage in the technical operation of the laboratory
- Operate and maintain the laboratory quality system
- Manage laboratory programs
WEBINAR 1 – 2016 TNI STANDARD FOR TESTING LABORATORIES.
This webinar is offered for free to all testing laboratories participating in the TNI program for environmental laboratories. It is published here.
The objective of this training is to provide California laboratories an overview of the steps that should be taken to become ELAP/2016 TNI Standard compliant. It will highlight the process of transitioning from the previous standard and regulations to fully implement the new requirements. This one hour training course is primarily suited for laboratory managers, quality assurance officers, technical managers, and program managers.
Course Participants:
For all laboratory staff who
- Manage the laboratory
- Manage in the technical operation of the laboratory
- Operate and maintain the laboratory quality system
- Manage laboratory programs
Outline:
Introduction
Review of new requirements
- Quality systems
- Technical
- Proficiency testing
Implementation Process
- First steps
- Develop transition plan
- Training
- Update documents
WEBINAR 2 – CALIFORNIA ELAP REGULATIONS
Learn about the upcoming ELAP regulations and what it means for your laboratory. This webinar is offered for free to all testing laboratories participating in the TNI program for environmental laboratories. It is published here.
Webinar Objectives
The California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) is in the process of updating its regulations for accrediting environmental laboratories. The objective of this course is to provide a review of the changes to the requirements to assist laboratories to achieve compliance with the new measures.
Target Organizations
This Training Course applies to environmental laboratories seeking recognition of environmental testing under ELAP and those in need of understanding the challenges of updating their quality systems to become compliant under the 2016 TNI Standard.
Target Course Participants
For all laboratory staff who
- Manage the laboratory
- Manage in the technical operation of the laboratory
- Operate and maintain the laboratory quality system
- Manage laboratory programs
Webinar Training Process
This 1-hour Training Course provides information on how to prepare for an ELAP assessment by a recognised accreditation body. The updated regulations emphasize a more robust quality management system and new technical requirements including calibration aspects, staff qualifications, and document control. We will discuss options for quality system requirements and common assessment findings.
The course contains reference to Standard Interpretations, Implementation Guidance, and Guidance Documents published by TNI and ELAP.
Overview of Webinar on California Regulations
Introduction
Review of the newly adopted ELAP requirements
- Quality system requirements
- Technical aspects
- MDLs
- Corrective actions
- Internal audit/Management reviews
- Options for various types of laboratories
- Common assessment findings
WEBINAR 3 – PREPARING FOR THE ELAP ASSESSMENT.
Learn the specific information to assist in preparing for on-site assessments. Focus on areas that have historically been challenges for laboratories to be in compliance. This one hour training course is primarily suited for laboratory managers, quality assurance officers, technical managers, and program managers. It is published here.
Outline:
Introduction
Overview of the new MDL procedure from the EPA 2017 MUR
- Definitions
- Data acquisition
- Calculations/verifications
Common assessment findings
- Quality systems
- Technical requirements
- Documentation
- Record keeping
- Traceability
WEBINAR 4 – QC IN THE ELAP LABORATORY
When asked, many analysts say they run QC samples because they are “supposed to.” Many test methods require specific QC samples to be run without providing a corresponding explanation for doing so. This webinar will discuss the various types of QC measurements, how to prepare each type, explain the rationale behind the frequency of analysis, and the implication of the results concerning the batch, system, or method.
Outline:
- Introduction
- Review of QC sample types
- Proper preparation and analysis
- Impact on data quality
- Use of QC in method validation
- Corrective actions/improving laboratory data quality/data trending
- Examples from different technologies
- Preparing and updating documentation required for quality control
DATE OF WEBINAR 4:
18 August 2020. See https://www.iasonline.org/training/ias-training-schedule/
REGISTRATION*
- Webinar – Regular Registration $100.00, Early Bird $75.00
- California Regulations Webinar (Webinar 2) is Free
- Short Course – Regular Registration $250.00 USD, Early Bird $200.00
- Long Course – Regular Registration $350.00 USD, Early Bird $300.00
*Fees are non-refundable for cancellations; however, you may substitute another member of your staff, or attend another class offered by IAS at a later date. If IAS cancels this class for any reason, the full registration fee paid will be refunded.
Tony Francis, PhD
Dr. Francis has extensive experience in chemistry and biology. He is currently a principal with SAW Environmental (2004 to present). He was owner/operator of a large environmental laboratory in Nevada prior to becoming a full-time consultant. He performs and manages third‐party laboratory audits for several states, QA/QC consulting to individual laboratories, and provides internal audits, data integrity training, and data validation to private and governmental laboratories. Dr. Francis is a contract assessor for IAS assessing laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025 and various TNI Standards. He is a fully qualified NELAC assessor in organic and inorganic chemistry, microbiology, cryptosporidium, radiochemistry, solids, aqueous, tissue, and air. He is an EPA-approved drinking water certification officer in all areas available.
Dr. Francis performs 30-40 audits per year. He received his PhD in chemistry from the U. of Utah, 2003
