AASHTO re:source Q & A Podcast

The first in the "Taken from TechEx" series, we share the Q & A from after the 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange session, Hydrometer Analysis of Fine-Grained Soils.  John Dean, Laboratory Assessor, and Pete Holter, Senior Quality Analyst answer attendee questions.

Related Information:

• S1 E24: The transition from ASTM D422 to D6913 and D7928
• AASHTOresource.org/events
• 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange

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We answer your FAQ about getting accredited for tests that require mercury thermometers, even if they are banned in your state.

Related Information:

• S2 E8: Listen to this before you buy your next digital thermometer.
• AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Thermometer Selection and Records
• Calibrating Thermometers: The Science Behind Meaningful Temperature Measurement, Part 1: Introduction
• Getting Rid of Mercury: A New Frontier for Temperature Measurement
• Let’s Get Digital: A Guide to Unraveling the Tangled World of Digital Thermometers
• The Anatomy of a Liquid-in-Glass Thermometer
• Why Don’t You Just Tell Me Which Thermometer to Buy? And Other Frequently Asked Thermometer Questions
• ASTM D04 Fact Sheets
• ASTM D04: A Guide to Replacing or Specifying Alternatives to Mercury
• ASTM D8055

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We define some commonly misused terms from the CMT industry, including accreditation, certification, assessment, and inspection.

Related Information:

• What's the Difference? Accreditation, Certification, and Related Terms
• S1 E16: Understanding Technician Certification Requirements
• S1 E36: Sitting Down with the American Concrete Institute (ACI)
• S2 E7: FAQ - Publicizing AASHTO Accreditation
• AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Publicizing Accreditation
• AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Certifications
• AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Technician Certification Requirements

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AASHTO re:source has a Refusal of Service policy, but what does it really mean?

Related Information:

• AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Refusal of Service

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Gary Irvine, from the Asphalt Institute, joins us to discuss the benefits of moving from a paper QMS to a digital system. 

Related Information:

• https://www.r18labqms.com/blog/
• The Road to Developing an Effective Quality Management System – Part 2, Getting Started
• The Road to Developing an Effective Quality Management System (QMS): Part 3 – Finish What You Started

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Brian answers some of the emails he's received this week about the directory, ISO/IEC 17025, and withdrawing tests and scopes from your accreditation.

Related Information:

• S1 E35: FAQ - AASHTO Accreditation Directory
• S1 E13: FAQ - Mobile Lab Accreditation
• aashtoresource.org/aap/iso-iec-17025

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We discuss the importance of maintaining an engaged workforce and share some simple ideas you can use at your organization.   

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Learn more about the AASHTO re:source Administrative Task Group and get a look into the accreditation appeals process.

Related Information:

• S1 E22: AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP)
• Transportation.org
• AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Appeals

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Dr. Gary Pasquarell joins us to talk about fireproofing and special inspections. 

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In preparation for Licensed PE day, we discuss standard and program requirements and why they are important.  

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