ASME ANDE-1-2015 pdf download

ASME ANDE-1-2015 pdf download.ASME Nondestructive Examination and Quality Control Central Qualification and Certification Program.
1-1.5 APPLICATIONS, CERTIFICATION FORMS, JOB TASK ANALYSES, RELATED BODY OF KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS, AND QUALIFICATION/CONTINUITY CARDS When required or referenced in this Standard, Application and related Forms, the latest applicable Specific Industry Sector (SIS) Committee approved NDE or QC method and endorsement related JTAs, BoKs, Qualification/Continuity Cards, and their instructions for use shall be used. 1-1.6 EYE EXAMINATIONS (a) In addition to maintaining certification, candi- dates shall demonstrate satisfactory visual acuity to per- form NDE or QC methods, as applicable. The eye examination shall be given on an annual basis (i.e., certi- fied personnel shall receive and successfully pass vision acuityexaminations atintervals notto exceed 1 yr, which expire on the last day of the month of the expiration date, in order to maintain their certifications in an active status) in accordance with the following requirements: (1) Near Vision Acuity. Near vision acuity, natural or corrected, of Jaeger 1 or equivalent at a distance of not less than 12 in. (30 cm) or other requirements that may be required by the referencing Code, Standard, Procedure, Specification, or Instruction in at least one eye, shall be demonstrated by the candidate. Testing methods that are capable ofdetermining equivalent (i.e., equivalency is to be determined by a medical profes- sional who performs eye examinations) visual acuity may be used. (2) Far Vision Acuity. Far vision acuity, natural or corrected, of at least 20/30 (Snellen) at a distance that is required by the referencing Code, Standard, Procedure, Specification, or Instruction in at least one eye, shall be 2 demonstrated by the candidate. Testing methods that are capable of determining equivalent [i.e., equivalency same as in (1) above] visual acuity may be used. (3) Color Differentiation/Contrast. Personnel shall demonstrate the capability to distinguish the colors applicable to the test methods for which certified and to differentiate contrast between these colors. Accepted examination types include H-R-R Pseudoisochromatic, Ishihara, Dvorine, and Farnsworth. Equivalent examina- tions maybe performed whenequivalencybya qualified and licensed medical professional has been determined. Any limitation in color perception shall be evaluated in accordance with the Employer’s Eye Examination Program by a qualified individual. Limitations shall be documented on the candidate’s eye examination documents. (4) Vision Correction. When, vision correction is necessary to pass the visual acuity examinations, the same vision correction device shall be worn during all testing/inspections. Candidates utilizing multiple cor- rection devices during testing/inspections such as eye lenses and contact lenses shall complete a visual acuity examination for each correction device. (b) Responsibilities. The Employer has the responsibil- ity to (1) develop and maintain an Eye Examination Program or Written Practice that complies with this Standard and any other requirements that may be required by a referencing Code, Standard, Specification, Procedure, or Instruction (2) ensure personnel conducting eye examinations are either a medical professional who performs eye examinations or other personnel trained to the Employer’s Eye Examination Program or Written Practice (3) maintain a candidate’s eye examinations records
AIA Inspection: verification of the performance of examinations and the qualification and certification of NDE and QC Inspection personnel by an AIA Inspector. AIA Inspector: The Authorized Inspector, Authorized Nuclear Inspector, or Authorized Nuclear Inservice Inspector. candidate: an individual seeking certification to this Standard. certification: writtenattestationthatanindividualisqual- ified in a NDE or QC method and endorsements as applicable in accordance with the requirements as stated in this Standard. Certification Body (CB): a third-party certification organi- zation that is an independent body, such as a nonprofit, technical society, research organization, or government agency, that assesses and attests to the individual’s level of qualification and certification in accordance with this Standard, separate from the organizations that use the NDE or QC personnel that it certifies and not owned by any organization that uses such certified personnel. defect: as used in NDE and QC, is a flaw or relevant condition (imperfection or unintentional discontinuity) of such size, shape, orientation, location, or properties as to be rejectable by a referencing Code, Standard, Specification, Procedure, or Instruction. documented: information that is in a hard copy or elec- tronic format that shows the existence or truth of evidence. education: the knowledge or skill obtained or developed by such a process: learning. employer: the legal entity, corporate, government, private or public entity that employs NDE or QC personnel and is solely responsible for authorizing employees to perform NDE or QC Inspection. enforcement authority: a regional or local governing body, such as a State or Municipality of the United States or a Province of Canada, empowered to enact and enforce legislation. evaluation: a determination of the significance of an indication.