ASTM D8428-21
Standard Guide for Establishing Analyst Competence to Perform a Test Method

Standard No.

ASTM D8428-21

Release Date

2021

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D8428-21

Scope

1.1 This guide covers general guidance on assessing the competence of an analyst to perform a specific test method for a specific product or set of products (for example, light distillates). It also provides guidance on some of the possible approaches that may be taken to perform the assessment. 1.2 This guide is intended for the establishment of competence for the entire performance of a test method (that is, sample preparation, instrument set up, preparation of standards and reagents, performance of the test method, calculations, etc.) or the establishment of competence may be limited to a specific aspect in the performance of a test method (for example, sample preparation). 1.3 The establishment of analyst competence should only be performed if the laboratory itself is capable of performing the test in strict conformance with the test method (that is, has the equipment, standards and reagents, materials, etc. which meet test method requirements). 1.4 This guide does not cover training of an analyst, other than a review of training records to indicate the analyst has been trained. 1.5 This guide does not cover the establishment of general technical competence of an analyst. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D8428-21 Referenced Document

• ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9000 Quality Management Systems - Fundamentals and Vocabulary
• ASTM D6299 Standard Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical Measurement System Performance*， 2023-07-01 Update
• ASTM D6792 Standard Practice for Quality Management Systems in Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants Testing Laboratories*， 2023-11-01 Update
• ASTM D7372 Standard Guide for Analysis and Interpretation of Proficiency Test Program Results
• ASTM E456 Standard Terminology for Relating to Quality and Statistics
• ISO 17034 General requirements for the competence of reference material producers
• ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories [Standard in French]

ASTM D8428-21 history

• 2021 ASTM D8428-21 Standard Guide for Establishing Analyst Competence to Perform a Test Method