Api Q1
Api Q1
2) Each of the above additions is identified in the revised procedures and new
procedures; 21 of ATTAs existing Quality System Procedures (QSPs) had to be
revised to reflect the requirements of API Q1, 9th edition and 5 new procedures had
to be created.
3) All the existing 21 QSPs were re-drafted completely, to bring them up to the
requirements of API Spec Q1, 9th edition. These are :4) Five new QSPs were created to incorporate the requirements of API Q1, 9th edition
not covered by the previously existing QSPs. These are :a. QSP-22 - Training and Competence
b. OSP-23 - Identification and Validation of Special and Outsourced Processes
c. QSP-24 - Outsourcing Activities
d. QSP-25 - Risk Assessment and Contingency Planning
e. QSP-26 - Preventive Maintenance
5) Previously as per ISO and the Quality manual, the integrity was done by total
number of 40 forms, which are not differentiated on the process. Now it is done
and is identified on department wise for ease of use and to meet the requirements
of API Q1 standard.
6) New formats have been created, and existing formats revised, to record and
control additional work processes required by API QI, 9th edition for the following
departments :a. HR & Training 11 Formats (eg 8 new/2 revised formats)
b. Maintenance- 7 Formats
c. Marketing- 4 Formats
d. MR- 8 Formats
e. Production & Planning 8 Formats
f. Purchase- 9 Formats
g. Quality 29 Formats
h. Stores- 8Formats
7) All the new processes, according to the new 6 nos of Quality Plans below, have
been introduced into the effective work flow, enhancing the effectiveness of
ATTAs Quality Management system. These are as follows :a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.