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Ken K
Shane,
This subject of CA / PA has been debated since the Cove existed and more than likely, way before. You'll probably come away more confused than before you asked for an example.
My answer to you is define PA as it applies to you and your company. There are tons of definitions floating around and they basically say the same thing...trying to prevent a potential problem before it happens. ( a crystal ball helps and I'm sure some won't agree with this definition)
We just had a ISO17025 audit and our assessor asked for an example of a PA. I presented this:
Our environmental chambers and ovens are located on a second floor mezanine out in the open. Below us is the prototype lab which makes molds.
The chambers and ovens were calibrated a couple of weeks ago. The person doing them took an air temperature reading on the mezanine - 110F. Plus the dust generated from below was starting to clog the condensors. He recommeneded we move them to a confined area.
That was the PA I presented - moving equipment - and the auditor agreed. And it fits our definition of PA.
Good luck.
This subject of CA / PA has been debated since the Cove existed and more than likely, way before. You'll probably come away more confused than before you asked for an example.
My answer to you is define PA as it applies to you and your company. There are tons of definitions floating around and they basically say the same thing...trying to prevent a potential problem before it happens. ( a crystal ball helps and I'm sure some won't agree with this definition)
We just had a ISO17025 audit and our assessor asked for an example of a PA. I presented this:
Our environmental chambers and ovens are located on a second floor mezanine out in the open. Below us is the prototype lab which makes molds.
The chambers and ovens were calibrated a couple of weeks ago. The person doing them took an air temperature reading on the mezanine - 110F. Plus the dust generated from below was starting to clog the condensors. He recommeneded we move them to a confined area.
That was the PA I presented - moving equipment - and the auditor agreed. And it fits our definition of PA.
Good luck.