Have we caused some confusion in your lab? Sorry if we have!
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| Alpha Tracker specialist Kim - doing her best "confused" face! |
As our asbestos lab users will know, we added the requirement for checking “under-limit” samples in Alpha Tracker Release 37 as one of the responses to the HSG248 update.
Following UKAS feedback via clients, we changed the maths behind the calculations in the last release to always “round up” and not “round down”. However, the way we made the change had the effect of altering the counts on dates in the past, as well as going forwards. This has caused some confusion for a couple of clients and we’re sorry if it has confused you too!
Some clients have also told us that they disagree with the “round up” interpretation and that their UKAS assessors have been happy that they check fewer samples and round down.
So, to give you ultimate flexibility to operate your lab in the way that works for you (and your UKAS assessor), we have added two new settings to Alpha Tracker which enable you to control if and when the “round up” change happens.
Please call Kim, whenever it is convenient on 0333 301 1010, or drop her a note, and she can talk you through your options and how we can apply the new settings to give you greater control over the calculations.
Navigating changes in lab protocols and ensuring compliance can indeed be challenging, so it's great to see Alpha Tracker addressing concerns and offering flexibility to its users. The addition of settings to control the "round up" change provides labs with the autonomy to align with their specific requirements and preferences. This user-centric approach reflects a commitment to user satisfaction and adaptability. For further details and assistance, interested readers can visit https://dissertationguru.net/. It's always reassuring when tools evolve to meet the diverse needs of their users.
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