Records Retention

The following documents are essential to PGI Steel’s Quality Management System and must be retained for the minimum time specified. They must only be disposed of under the authority of the Quality Management Representative.

• Customer Files (Paper & Electronic) – 10 years
• Customer Surveys (Electronic) – 3 years
• Audit Reports (Paper & Electronic) – 3 years
• Documented Internal Training (Paper & Electronic) – 7 years
• Purchase Orders (Electronic) – Indefinite
• Quality Manual (Electronic) – Indefinite
• Quality Documents (Electronic) – Indefinite
• Quality Procedures (Electronic) – Indefinite
• Quality Process Maps (Electronic) – Indefinite
• Quality Forms (Electronic) – Indefinite
• Documented Environmental Information (Paper & Electronic) – 7 years
• Documented Non-Conforming Product Information (Electronic) – Indefinite
• Corrective Actions (Electronic) – Indefinite
• Certifications for Incoming Products (Paper & Electronic) – 7 years
• Documented Calibration Information (Paper & Electronic) – 7 years
• Management Review Meeting Minutes (Paper & Electronic) – 7 years
• Documented Personnel Information (Paper & Electronic) – 7 years

Safety Violations and Training are permanently retained.