Quality Assurance Guidelines for Laboratories Performing Forensic Analysis of Chemical Terrorism

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• Personal Author:
  Alcaraz A ; Darby S ; Drummond M ; Einseln AR ; Fetterolf DD ; Harper M ; Hooper C ; Kennedy E ; LeBeau MA ; Magnuson M ; Montgomery MA ; Nottingham E ; Peterson J ; Quenzer CF ; Satzger RD ; Seidel J ; Wolnik K
• Description:
  The Scientific Working Group on Forensic Analysis of Chemical Terrorism (SWGFACT) has developed the following quality assurance guidelines to provide laboratories engaged in forensic analysis of chemical evidence associated with terrorism a framework to implement a quality assurance program. This document provides guidance to laboratories that carry out forensic analysis to support the judicial system. Consideration may be given to alternate methods of achieving the intent of these quality assurance practices as outlined in these guidelines. A quality program is always evolving, and likewise, this document should be considered a living document. SWGFACT's mission is "to develop guidelines for the forensic identification, characterization, and attribution of evidence in planned, threatened, or actual acts of chemical terrorism." The Quality Assurance Guidelines for Laboratories Performing Forensic Analysis of Chemical Terrorism may be used by laboratories to structure or enhance their quality assurance practices in the analysis of chemical terrorism. SWGFACT emphasizes the importance of complying with applicable international, federal, state, and local regulations, specifically in the areas of sample shipment, hazard containment, and personnel protection. These guidelines describe quality assurance activities that a laboratory should follow to ensure the quality and integrity of the data and competency of the laboratory. A laboratory, in the context of these guidelines, is defined as a facility in which analyses associated with chemical terrorism is performed. These guidelines do not preclude a laboratory by itself or in collaboration with others from participating in research and development. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Chemical Warfare Agents Chemistry Laboratories Occupational Health Quality Control Safety
• Keywords:
  Chemical-analysis Chemical-warfare-agents Forensic-medicine Laboratory-testing Laboratory-workers Quality-control Quality-standards
• ISSN:
  1528-8005
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  California ; Colorado ; Georgia ; Maryland ; Ohio ; OSHA Region 3 ; OSHA Region 4 ; OSHA Region 5 ; OSHA Region 8 ; OSHA Region 9 ; Virginia ; West Virginia
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  DART - Division of Applied Research and Technology ; HELD - Health Effects Laboratory Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1-14
• Volume:
  6
• Issue:
  2
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20024774
• Citation:
  Forensic Sci Commun 2004 Apr; 6(2):1-14
• Contact Point Address:
  Marc A. LeBeau, SWGFACT Chair, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Quantico, VA
• Email:
  mlebeau@fbi.gov
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2004
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Source Full Name:
  Forensic Science Communications
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:0b15fb54799c2e4b9d180ab69100d527fd9dfdf1bdb699ee98400c61220b307e446735f5763a61ddd75d8204a7a49af6a122219ebc0fa94e4ba08df683ff688b
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/196401/cdc_196401_DS1.pdf
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