ISO 17025 Uncertainty | Measurement Uncertainty Training

WHAT IS ISO 17025 UNCERTAINTY?

As described by ISO, “ISO 17025 uncertainty” is a criterion related with the outcome of measurement that specifies the diffusion of the values that could reasonably be applied to the measurement.

WHY DO WE NEED TO CALCULATE UNCERTAINTY?

The uses of assessing uncertainties in measurement are to:

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• Be capable of displaying the accuracy of test results performed by lab technicians.
• Let the customer understand the report accurately.
• Help us to save time and money by avoiding testing again and again.
• It is important to consider all the potential causes that can alter the lab testing activity while assessing the uncertainties because it leads to improvement and make testing more exact.

HOW TO MEASURE UNCERTAINTIES OF MEASUREMENT?

No testing or calibration is perfect! There has to be some errors and these errors make room for improvement. It is important to identify the quantity of uncertainties in the result.

To measure uncertainties of measurement, we should-


• Understand the appropriate method of measurement.
• Recognize the components of uncertainties, random and systematic components.
• Understand random errors and systematic errors. Random errors are difficult to deal with rather than systematic errors. Systematic errors can be reduced promptly by identifying and eliminating them as soon as possible.

POSSIBLE FACTORS OF UNCERTAINTY

The ISO 17025 uncertainty can have many possible factors. Some of them are-

• If the requirement of testing to be conducted is not stated properly, it can lead to uncertainty.
• Improper sampling can also lead to uncertainty.
• Mistakes in data evaluation is the perfect cause of uncertainty.
• Errors in instrument or equipment scale.
• Certain environmental conditions can lead to uncertainty as well.

To avoid these factors, repeated tests or measurements can be conducted under same environment. We should be able to produce the statement of uncertainty to the customers to ensure that the instruments are working properly.

MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY TRAINING

CAL LAB ACCESS offers effective measurement uncertainty training to the laboratory managers, personnel, employees and other related people. The training is usually conducted through seminars and webinars that can easily be attended by your employees. It helps them to gain knowledge about measurement uncertainty. This knowledge will further help them to improve business and customer relations and continuous improvement in the quality of testing.

We have developed a simplified version of effective training documents that will help you understand the technical requirements of all International Standards, including AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025 etc. Our documents and practical training sessions will help your employees gain immense knowledge about measurement uncertainty and perform better. It will positively impact your business.

After the successful completion of this measurement uncertainty training, you will develop skills to-

• Understand the measurement uncertainty and its need.
• Understand the calculation and estimation of measurement uncertainty.
• Identify and evaluate the components contributing to uncertainty.

If you are struggling to increase the competency of your laboratory and want to provide training to your employees, CAL LAB ACCESS is the best place to visit. Our comprehensive services will solve all your problems related to quality management.