NIST Handbook 143, Program Handbook (2019) details the criteria used for OWM Laboratory Recognition. NIST Handbook 143, Section 4 and Table 2 notes that annual attendance at the RMAP training session is required for ongoing laboratory Recognition. Participation in OWM proficiency tests (PTs) requires completion of training requirements to the applicable levels for each procedure and requires attendance at the annual RMAP training sessions.
Note: Laboratories must bring a copy of their ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard.
See the detailed objectives that are provided for each module. Overall, the learning objectives are developed to enable metrologists to implement best practices into their laboratory program and share concepts with others in their laboratory who are unable to attend the training.
Reference materials and Notebook will be available via Google Drive. Instructions will be provided to registered participants, once their registration has been accepted (Registrations are accepted ‘after’ the registration deadline).
None required.
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Successful completion requires full attendance and participation in group activities. If any participants leave early, attendance certificates will be adjusted accordingly. However, if these measurements are on the laboratory Scope, State lab participants are expected to stay for the full session.
**Regional Measurement Assurance Program "MEMBERS" (State and Industry RMAP member laboratories).
TWO registrations are required for each event (first with OWM and second with the local host).
Isabel Chavez Baucom, Elizabeth Koncki, and Micheal Hicks
Phone: (301) 975-2128
Email: isabel.chavez.baucom [at] nist.gov (isabel[dot]chavez[dot]baucom[at]nist[dot]gov)
Participants need to bring applicable Quality Management System laboratory files (SOP related to PT, Environmental Conditions, Customer Complaints, etc) for hands-on activities and review of resources that will be used during training. Electronic files with a laptop are suggested for easier searching. Users must be able to access USB drives on their laptops or download from Google Drive.
Garret L. Brown
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
Email: garret.brown [at] alaska.gov (garret[dot]brown[at]alaska[dot]gov)
Phone: (907) 365-1233
Aspen Suites Hotel
100 E. Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99503
Reservations: Please call (907) 770-3400 to reserve a room. Mention code "WRAP23" to receive the block rate. Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and check out time is 11:00 a.m.
Transportation from airport: No shuttle is available, but the hotel is ~ 4 miles from the airport (approx. $10 taxi ride).
Meeting Room: Ground floor of the hotel. Water, coffee, and tea are provided, outside food and drink are allowed.