AASHTO re:source Q & A Podcast

John and Joe join us to discuss the most recent Unmodified Emulsified Asphalt and Paint sample rounds. 

Related Information: 

• S3 E30 November PSP Insights (2022)
• http://aashtoresource.org/psp/schedule
• http://aashtoresource.org/psp/reports
• http://aashtoresource.org/psp/sample-round-analysis

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In this "Family Feud" type episode, Kim tries to guess the most common nonconformity in concrete assessment reports for ASTM C1077. Then Brian shares a few of the real common findings for that standard and some general tips on how to resolve them.

Related information: 

• Common Findings in Concrete Assessments - ASTM C1077 companion document
• How to Resolve AASHTO re:source and CCRL Report Findings
• Assessment Corrective Action Report Form
• Proficiency Sample Corrective Action Report Form
• S1 E15: FAQ - How and when do I respond to low ratings?
• S1 E16: Understanding Technician Certification Requirements
• S1 E19: FAQ - Does my Laboratory Manager have to be a Professional Engineer?
• S2 E04: FAQ - How many times can I try to resolve the same nonconformity?
• S2 E05: FAQ - Which report findings are required to be resolved
• S2 E13: FAQ - License PE Requirements
• S2 E19: FAQ - Refusal of Service
• S2 E30: Top Nonconformities of AASHTO T209 and ASTM D2041
• S2 E31: Top Nonconformities for AASHTO T84 and ASTM C128
• S2 E35: Top Nonconformities for AASHTO T 315 and ASTM D7175
• S2 E37: FAQ - Field Tests and ASTM E329 (Concrete)
• S2 E42: Top Nonconformities for AASHTO T 59
• S3 E02: Reports and Records
• S3 E10: Common Concrete Nonconformities 
• S4 E18: FAQ - What is the difference between an observation and a nonconformity?

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We look into the AASHTO Accreditation Program's recent internal audit to share insights as to how the process has added value to the program and organization. 

Related Information

• S4 E24: The Value of Internal Audits - Part 1
• February 2023 Webinar - Internal Audits: What's the Point?
• S3 E7: Internal Audits - Back to Basics
• S3 E3: Internal Audit Awareness Month - Who Can Perform Internal Audits?
• S2 E24: Taken from TechEx: Internal Audits: The Focus on Improvement
• S2 E12: Conducting Effective Internal Audits
• S1 E39: FAQ - Policy for New Lab Internal Audits and Management Reviews
• S1 E28: Management Review Extended Q & A
• Internal Auditing: Just the Facts, Ma’am!
• S2 E15: What is the ATG?

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We are joined by AASHTO re:source Quality Manager, Tracy Barnhart to cover some of the basics of conducting an internal audit and how the process is valuable to individuals and organizations.
 
Related Information

• February 2023 Webinar - Internal Audits: What's the Point?
• S3 E7: Internal Audits - Back to Basics
• S3 E3: Internal Audit Awareness Month - Who Can Perform Internal Audits?
• S2 E24: Taken from TechEx: Internal Audits: The Focus on Improvement
• S2 E12: Conducting Effective Internal Audits
• S1 E39: FAQ - Policy for New Lab Internal Audits and Management Reviews
• S1 E28: Management Review Extended Q & A
• Internal Auditing: Just the Facts, Ma’am!
• AASHTO re:source ISO/IEC 17025 Assessment: What to Expect and Tips to Prepare

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We share audio from the October 19, 2023 webinar Benefits of a Corporate Quality Management System (QMS) Review.   Senior Quality Analyst, Trudy Eckstine covers the basics of if an AASHTO re:source corporate QMS review is right for your laboratory. 

Related information: 

• Complete Webinar Recording: https://youtu.be/odHZLzSJhSI?si=K7Wo4R65mvxajldW
• Policy and Guidance on Corporate Quality Management System (QMS) Reviews 
• Corporate QMS Review Request Form

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We share 8 brainstorming questions to help you set more effective goals and discuss how these questions would be tweaked based on if you are setting personal or professional/organizational goals.

Related information:

• S4 E21: Soft Skills: Goal Setting Part 1
• S4 E10: Soft Skills: Dealing with Stress
• S3 E18: Soft Skills: Authentic Networking

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We discuss the basics of personal and professional goal setting (including SMART, HARD, and DUMB goals), as well as the role personal and organizational values play in creating effective goals.

Related information:

• S4 E10: Soft Skills: Dealing with Stress
• S3 E18: Soft Skills: Authentic Networking

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John Malusky and Ryan LaQuay from the Proficiency Sample Program (PSP) join us to discuss the results of the recent Aggregate Gradation and Gravity samples 3 and 4. Plus, share in our excitement as we discover the benefits of using slide lock bags in the PSP packaging process. 

Related information:

• S4 E14: S4 E14: August PSP Insights - Polymer-Modified Emulsified Asphalt
• S4 E13: August PSP Insights - Gyratory
• S4 E 12: August PSP Insights - Marshall and Hveem
• I Received A Low PSP Score, What Next?
• S3 E23: September PSP Insights

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We want your feedback! Head over to the  AASHTO re:source LinkedIn page and answer the current poll.  We want to know what types of podcast episodes you want to hear more of in the future.  

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Some people call them gigs, docks, dings, notes, or deficiencies. CCRL calls them footnotes. AASHTO re:source calls them findings and classifies findings into 2 categories: observations and nonconformities. We learn the differences and discuss some best practices on how to resolve them. 

Related Information: 

• How to Resolve AASHTO re:source and CCRL Report Findings
• Assessment Corrective Action Report Form
• S1 E25: FAQ - Policy on Resolving Findings During the Assessment
• S2 E05: FAQ - Which report findings are required to be resolved?
• http://aashtoresource.org/contact-us
• http://aashtoresource.org/aap/faqs

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