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Geosyntec° <br /> consultants <br /> 7. CORRECTIVE ACTION <br /> This section identifies the corrective actions necessary to address field and laboratory <br /> data verification problems. In general, corrective actions will be initiated whenever <br /> method performance criteria suggest that QA/QC specifications have not been met. <br /> Corrective actions will begin with identifying the source of the problem. Potential <br /> problem sources include failure to adhere to method procedures, improper data reduction, <br /> equipment malfunctions, or systemic contamination. <br /> The first level of responsibility for identifying problems and initiating corrective action <br /> lies with the analyst/field personnel. The second level of responsibility lies with the <br /> individual assigned to reviewing the data. Corrective actions may include more intensive <br /> staff training, equipment repair combined with an enhanced preventative maintenance <br /> program (if appropriate), or removal of the source of systemic contamination. The <br /> corrective and/or preventive actions, if any, will be fully documented in the interim and <br /> final reports. <br /> If QA/QC specifications were not met,the samples in question may need to be recollected <br /> and/or re-analyzed. <br /> 7.1 Field Corrective Action <br /> Problems that require corrective action may be encountered in the field. Any finding that <br /> requires corrective action must be documented to the Program Managers. The QA <br /> Manager will confirm that corrective and/or preventive actions have been implemented <br /> and that the problem has been resolved. If more easily addressed problems are <br /> encountered in the field, such problems will be addressed and the corrective action noted <br /> in the appropriate field memoranda. If an error is made on an accountable document <br /> assigned to one individual, that individual will make all corrections by crossing a line <br /> through the error, entering the correct information, and initialing and dating the <br /> correction. The erroneous information will not be obliterated. The person who made the <br /> entry will correct any subsequent error discovered on an accountable document. <br /> 7.2 Laboratory Corrective Action <br /> The laboratory will notify the QA Manager if a transportation problem (e.g., <br /> compromised sample containers or nonconforming temperature blanks) has occurred. <br /> Quality Assurance Project Plan 10 7 December 2020 <br />