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The PASIN pilot project aimed to develop and implement an ISO 9000-2000 based Quality Management System (QMS) for asphalt pavement processes. The initiative was executed in two phases during the 2007 and 2008 construction seasons, focusing on the improvement of the Asphalt Pavement Delivery Process. Key components included documentation control, quality records management, internal audits, and corrective actions. The project involved multiple contractors and sought to enhance communication, documentation, and compliance with quality standards. Results indicated an increase in standardized procedures and overall improvement in quality management practices.
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PENNSYLVANIAASPHALTIMPROVEMENTNETWORK(PASIN) Pilot Project Report
Intent Pennsylvania ASphalt Improvement Network (PASIN) an initiative to develop, pilotand implementan ISO 9000-2000 based Quality Management System (QMS) from pavement designthrough qualification, procurement, manufacture, delivery of materials, installation, acceptance testing and maintenanceof asphalt pavement
Intent • The objective of the Phase 1 PASIN Piloteffort was to test the construction portion of the overall Asphalt Pavement Delivery Process during the 2007construction season. • This effort continued with Phase 2 PASIN Pilots, applying lessons learned from 2007 to projects in the 2008 construction season.
Who was involved Phase 1 2007 • ECMS No. 75816, Schuylkill County I 81-07Min District 5-0. Eastern Industries, Inc. • ECMS No. 57791,Jefferson Co. SR 28 Section 510 Game School Road 3Rin District 10-0. HRI, Inc. PAPA
Who was involved Phase 2 2008 • ECMS No.79105, Lycoming County, SR 15 Section A20/A30 NB,in District 3-0. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. • ECMS No.80092, Fayette County, SR 21 Bettermentin District 12-0. • Folino / Hansen PAPA
Quality Management System Components • 1 Control of Documents • 2 Control of Quality Records • 3 Control of Nonconforming Product • 4 Customer Complaints • 5 Corrective and Preventative Actions • 6 Internal Audit • 7 Management Review
Process Overview • Review the Requirements of the Contract • Special Provision requirements • Links to 408 requirements • Assign Quality Manager Responsibilities • Authority over plant and field processes • Develop quality management processes • Assign documentation responsibilities
Process Overview • Develop HMA Production & Paving Plan • Incorporate the Production Best Practices (74) • Incorporate the Paving Best Practices (42) • Establish methods to monitor the key controls • Incorporate capturing metrics data • Address the Quality Management System Components
Process Overview • Establish a Management Review Team • Implement HMA Production and Paving Plan • provided training to the plant and field personnel on the Best Practices and Key Control Points. • provided training on new checklists, log reports, maintenance of records, etc.
Process Overview • Conduct Internal Audits • made up of contractor employees • trained by PASIN Implementation Team • Report Outcomes • Metrics data • Records of system implementation results • Internal audits • Corrective and Preventative Action Reports (CPAR) • Participate in an After Action Review
Results • Process successfully implemented • Implementation Plan Template was an improvement • Management closely involved • But could play a larger role • Communication links improved • Documentation improved • Non-conformances • Customer Complaints
Conclusions • The production processes were not altered much • Best Practices and Key Controls guide to success • The documentation effort was greatly increased over normal procedures • Uniform processes • Reminders to stay on track • Learning tools • Electronic documentation is easily accessible company wide
Barriers • Industry partners must • Understand the requirements • Recognize the need to improve • be willing to adopt the system • Department staff needs to • Understand the process the contractor is undergoing • Audit the QC plan implementation • Build a comfort level that QC is improved
Next Steps • Finalizing the report • Recommending additional pilots in 2009 • Expanding to all Districts in 20?? • Companies applying system throughout their organization • Becoming the standard procedure
Thank You for your attention Rick Hetzel Bill Scott Bob Bunting 2008 PASIN Quality Managers