Classification and evaluation of nonconforming items The internal audit of the internal quality management system can be divided into four levels by severity: serious nonconformity, general nonconformity, minor nonconformity and observation: (1) Serious nonconformities Serious nonconformity usually refers to systematic failure or defect. The main criteria are: ① The quality management system is seriously inconsistent with the agreed quality management system standards or documents. For example, the key control procedures are not implemented, and the requirements specified in the standards are lacking. ② Nonconformities that cause systematic failure (may be described by several general nonconformities). For example, most of the measuring and monitoring equipment in use are not calibrated (verified) on a regular basis, and most of the disposal of nonconforming products are not reviewed and recorded as required. ③ Nonconformities that cause regional failure (may be described by several general nonconformities). If the quality management system of an organization does not cover an organizational unit that should be implemented, or the organizational unit does not organize the implementation according to the standard requirements at all, and a product in all products covered by the quality management system does not have quality control according to the standard, etc. ④ Nonconformities that may cause serious consequences. If the welding of pressure vessels fails to meet the specified requirements, household appliances are not subject to insulation and withstand voltage tests, or are processed according to wrong drawings, these will directly endanger the safety of products and people, or cause significant economic losses to the organization, and seriously damage the reputation of the organization. ⑤ Nonconformities violating laws and regulations. (2) General nonconformities Judgment criteria for general nonconformities: ① Nonconformities that are not accidental and obviously do not meet the requirements of the document. If some purchase contracts are not reviewed, the responsibilities of inspectors are unclear. ② Nonconformities that directly affect product quality. If several testing equipment exceed the calibration cycle, the first inspection and self inspection are not carried out as required. ③ Nonconformities that cause quality activities to fail. For example, the quality control points did not control the key quality characteristics or process control factors. (3) Minor nonconformities Minor nonconformities refer to isolated, sporadic problems that have no direct impact on product quality. For example, there is a picture or a document in the file whose version is not up to date, a document is not dated, the wording is inaccurate, and the signature does not meet the requirements. (4) Observations In some cases, grading non conformities will become a difficult thing, because it is difficult to accurately delineate their boundaries. This distinction often depends on the experience and skills of the audit team leader and auditors. Sometimes a report of similar nonconformities is called "observation item". The "observation items" mainly include: ① The evidence is a little insufficient, but there are problems. ② Problems have been found, but they cannot constitute nonconformities. If they continue to develop, they may constitute nonconformities. ③ Other matters needing attention. The observation report does not belong to the non conformity report, nor is it included in the final audit report. The setting of "observation items" undoubtedly provides a step for the approver and the auditee, and will bring benefits to ease the audit atmosphere. Proper use is of positive significance to internal audit.
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