Course Description

This course will equip professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to apply risk management principles in laboratory contexts. It addresses the importance of identifying and evaluating risk within conformity assessment bodies by providing a structured approach to risk assessment, treatment and monitoring, while fostering effective communication and integration of risk management into business processes.

Pre-requisites

Quality or laboratory management experience

Target Attendees

• JANAAC Assessors and potential Assessors
• Quality Management teams within entities seeking accreditation or a part of an already accredited entity
• Analysts and Technical Managers of existing and prospective Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs)
• Personnel of Regulatory Bodies
• Consultants
• Laboratory customers

Areas of Focus

• Introduction to risk management principles and concepts
• Overview of ISO 31000:2018 and related international standards
• Establishing context and framework for risk management
• Application of risk management tools
• Risk management in business and laboratory contexts