Procedure For Preventive Action
Procedure For Preventive Action
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Reviewed by:
Authorized by:
1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to establish and outline the process for
identifying, documenting, analyzing, and implementing preventive actions.
Preventive actions may be initiated using this procedure for any quality problem
affecting the organization.
2.0 Activities Affected
All areas and departments
3.0 Forms Used
3.1 Preventive Action Request (PAR)
3.2 Preventive Action Tracking Log
4.0 References
4.0 Procedure for Document Control
4.1 Procedure for Monitoring and Measurement
4.2 ISO 9001: 2008
5.0 Definitions
None
6.0 Exclusions
None
7.0 Procedure
7.1 Where potential non-conformances or non-compliances are identified
through the Quality Management Audit process, the responsible and
accountable area or department representative, affected area or department
manager, audit team member or Quality Management Representative (MR),
is responsible for:
7.1.1 Identifying the root cause(s) of potential non-conformances or non-
compliances;
7.1.2 Identifying appropriate preventive actions (including modifying or
creating quality procedures and work practices);
7.1.3 Planning and implementing preventive actions; and
7.1.4 Verifying the close-out and effectiveness of preventive actions.
8.0 Frequency
As needed following reviews
9.0 Records
Records shall be retained consistent with the Clause 4.2.4 Control Of Records.
Record of Revisions
Preventive Action Request
A. Area/Department:
Meeting Date:
Attendee(s):
B. Description of potential Non-Conformance: C. Root Cause Analysis:
Audit Criteria:
Applicable ISO 9001 Element:
C. Preventive Action:
Date of Implementation:
D. Verification:
Date of Verification:
Auditor (signed): Date:
Module
Preventive Action Tracking Log
Issu Problem
CAR e Area/ Description Preventive Closure
# Date Department Action Date
Completion
Date
Module