The Inspectors Responsibility Flashcards
Though NACE defines the role of the inspector as a “Quality Control Technician. “ is is ___ to find a CI on any job site working in this sole capacity.
Rare
The distinction between inspection and consulting has?
Not Changed.
The true definition of the job title “Coatings Inspector” is subject to dispute but it is now quite evident that coatings inspectors must seek education to become certified in all fields that relate to the hugely varied work expectations performed on a daily basis. Examples of duties include:
Scaffold inspection, containment, basic safety inspection, and waste management. To further complicate matters, application contractors have their own expectations of what a coatings inspector should do.
Many owners today require additional documented training/certifications in addition to the primary qualifications. The good news is that most inspectors noted the trend, recognized the need to obtain additional training and did it.
There is a troubling trend developing in which some coatings inspectors seem to now think of themselves as corrosion engineers and project managers, without having the necessary training, experience, or qualifications.
Even more troubling is that some assume management roles and become part of the decision making process by default. Usually this goes unnoticed by the owner until something goes wrong, and the questions begin.
Coatings inspectors should stay within their area of expertise to avoid and/or reduce liabilities to their employers.
Once the coatings inspectors authority and responsibilities are defined?
Do not step outside those boundaries.
Once the coatings inspectors authority and responsibilities are defined?
Do not step outside those boundaries.
Expect to explain and clarify the requirements of the specification to new supervisors and crew members many times.
The key to success in the midst of such change is tolerance, coupled with the knowledge that contractors and supervisors with a good grasp of the requirements goes a long way to creating a more harmonious and stress free project.
Take responsibility to ensure that those standards pertaining to the work being are ___ on ___ for easy reference as needed. Do not rely on contractors to furnish copies of the standards unless it is in their contractual requirement
Physically on site.
___ ___ ___ are also important to have on hand at all times.
Product data sheets.
Examine the PDS and ___ the owner of any changes/discrepancies with the specification.
Changes
The inspector needs the contractors ___ ___ to plan his/her inspection for hold points, and inspection times.
Work Schedule.
The components of a good specification:
- A list off the ___ ___ to perform.
- The ___ ___ in the specification that affect the inspection tasks.
- The ___ to be used for tests.
- A complete __ ___ of everyone involved including backup personnel.
- A tentative ___ of ___ for the inspections that will be performed.
- Access to areas for inspection.
- The reporting hierarchy.
- Safety considerations.
- Individual assignments for multiple inspectors.
- Accommodations in the schedule for remedial work and the inspection thereof.
- A checklist of all items that must be completed on a project.
- Required tests.
- Standards referenced.
- Instruments.
- Contact list.
- Schedule of dates.
It is the responsibility of the lead inspector on a project to prepare a detailed ___ ___ and submit it for approval by the owner before the project commences.
Inspection plan
On rare occasions, acquisition of materials for a project may be delegated to the inspector. However, an inspector’s usual responsibilities are to?
Receive the materials, check them in, and ensure they are stored properly.
Particularly coating and lining materials that have time and temp related characteristics.
