Weld - NDT - Quality Guru Podcast

What was discussed on this Episode-

•  Events taking place include:
·   https://www.gastechevent.com/    Sept. 5-8th- Singapore Expo-LNG, hydrogen, low-carbon solutions, and climate technology
·  https://www.fabtechexpo.com/conference  Sept 11-14
· https://www.schweissen-schneiden.com/joining-cutting-surfacing/schweissenschneiden-worldwide/  September 11-15-International Welding Show-Essen, Germany
· https://asq.org/conferences/qis   Sept 19-22
  https://www.fpsonetwork.com/events-fpsoworldcongress
FPSO World Congress- Sept. 19 - 22-Singapore Expo
·  ASNT  https://asnt.eventsair.com/asnt-2023-the-annual-conference
·  ASTM Course in AM Sept. 5 - Oct.  3    https://amcoe.org/event/8thampcc/

PT. AWS updates:
•  No offering Weld Tests Coupons for purchase- CMTR’s-go to website services.
•  AWS SENSE aligned Entry Level CBET module curriculum-updated-AWS A2.4 vs. ISO 2553 Welding Symbols & Welding Inspection-Testing Standards with common ISO standards for students gain global perspectives in welding.
•  AWS-American Welding Society will soon launch update of the AWS Accredited Welder Testing Facility program for Certified Welders, Standard QC47:2016 AMD1 to replace QC4-89 and QC7-93 and Supplements.
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•  PT. AWS recently renewed an MOU with Indonesia High-School Vocational Welding Program.

• Mid year-halftime-taking-stock-review-reflecting.

 • International Code Council Evaluation Service and Saudi Building Code National Committee Signed Memorandum of Understanding to Facilitate Safe Use of Innovative Building Systems and Products.

•ASNT NAVAL SHIPBUILDERS NDT LEVEL III-The Naval Shipbuilders NDT Level III Specific exam.

• THE 76th IIW ANNUAL ASSEMBLY AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WELDING AND JOINING JULY 16-22, 2023

• The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) presents executive summary to highlight the need for revision of ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems.

. https://www.quality.org/system/files/content_slice/attachments/2023/05/CQI%20SCC%20ISO9001%20Revision%20Survey%20Report.pdf

https://s3.amazonaws.com/WJ-www.aws.org/teaser/WJ_202307.pdf

https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aws/wj_202306/index.php#/p/14

Other Links to relevant sources discussed in the episode:

https://iiw2023.com/

https://asntcertification.org/Get_Certified/Naval-Shipbuilders-NDT-Level-III.aspx

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kwik-brain-with-jim-kwik/id1208024744

https://www.worklifepsych.com/taking-stock-at-the-half-way-point/

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What was discussed-

•  What is a Third Party-Source & Owner Rep Inspector? Recommendations-Observations, Suggestions, Certifications for career enhancement, increasing our value, or entering the field.

Check out useful links 

Source Inspector Certifications

https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apisife

https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apisire

https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apisiee

Welding Inspector-related Certifications

https://www.aws.org/certification

https://www.twitraining.com/home/programmes-and-courses/welding-inspection

NDT Certifications

https://asnt.org/MajorSiteSections/Certification.aspx

https://www.bindt.org/Certification/

https://www.cswip.com/certification/non-destructive-testing

Quality Training Options and Certifications

https://www.quality.org/training

https://exemplarglobal.org/

https://asq.org/

Coatings Certifications

https://nace.org/home

https://frosio.no/en/

International Accreditation Service-What is it about

https://www.iasonline.org/about-ias/

https://www.apac-accreditation.org/

ISO Standards Relevant to Discussed Certification Programs

https://www.iso.org/standard/52994.html

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•  Guidelines, standards, and resources to address Remote Auditing

•The purpose of auditing includes verifying the conformance of an organization’s processes and management system to defined requirements. It depends on the type of audit and the objective, the stated criteria, which can vary. The standard/s which an audit may be conducted could be an organization’s own internal procedures or work instructions, a management systems standard such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949; ISO 22000, “Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) customer-specified requirements; or government regulations such as FAA/Nadcap, NRC, etc...

• Remote auditing has been a hot topic the last year, given the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year. However, remote auditing has been around for over a decade. Its popularity now is being spurred by advances in technology and globalization. There has been a considerable increase in multi-site companies with operations scattered across the globe and more companies engaging in international supply chains that require auditing.

• Regardless, proper planning is key for contingency and understanding the kind of risks to achieve audit objectives based upon the scope/criteria, and the most suitable and available technology, as well as the auditor and auditee's complete understanding of the (ICT) Information and Communications Technology, platform/s to be used.

• Companies, Registrars, and Accreditation Organizations are now and must continue to reinvent and adapt to the “new normal” regarding “Remote Auditing” and figure out ways to achieve a balance in assuring Quality Management System conformance versus not auditing at all and maintaining the rigor and respect of a QMS and/or Accreditation program as we move forward.

• ISO 19011-Annex A.1-option and A.16 for remote and virtual auditing and the ISO/IEC 17021 has recognized remote auditing since 2011. Considerations of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Mandatory Documents -MD4 and MD5-2019, Guidance ID3 are available, and links are included.

• There are still limitations when considering issues like initial audits and/or critical processes and highly classified facilities and proprietary processes or problematic non-conforming systems previously audited.

• Remote Auditing Practices and Resources 

*Remote Auditing: A Quick and Easy Guide for Management System Auditors Paperback –20

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What was discussed-
•  Guidelines, standards, and resources for Remote Auditing
•The purpose of auditing, includes verifying the conformance of an organization’s processes and management system to defined requirements. It depends on the type of audit and the objective and stated criteria, which can vary. The standard/s which an audit may be conducted could be an organization’s own internal procedures/work instructions, a management system standard such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949; ISO 22000, “Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) customer-specified requirements; or government regulations such as FAA/Nadcap, NRC, etc...
• Remote auditing has been a hot topic the last year, given the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, however, remote auditing has been around for over a decade.
• Planning is key for understanding the risks to achieve audit objectives based upon the scopes/criteria, and most suitable/available technology, and auditor/auditee complete understanding of the (ICT) Information and Communications Technology platform/s to be used.
• Companies, Registrars & Accreditation Organizations are now and must continue to reinvent and adapt for the “new normal” regarding “Remote Auditing” and figure out ways to achieve a balance in assuring Quality Management System conformance versus not auditing at all and maintaining the rigor & respect of a QMS and/or Accreditation program moving forward.
• ISO 19011-Annex A.1-option and A.16 for remote and virtual auditing and the ISO/IEC 17021 has recognized remote auditing since 2011. Considerations of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Mandatory Documents -MD4 and MD5-2019, Guidance ID3 are available, links included.
• There are still limitations to consider, like initial audits and/or for critical processes and highly classified facilities and proprietary processes or problematic non-conforming systems previously audited.
• Remote Auditing Practices and Resources
*Remote Auditing: A Quick and Easy Guide for Management System Auditors Paperback –2020-Denise Robitaille
Links to relevant sources
https://www.iaf.nu/articles/Mandatory_Documents_/38
•IAF MD4:2018, ICT is the use of technology for gathering, storing, retrieving, processing, analyzing, and transmitting the information. It includes software and hardware such as smartphones, handheld devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, drones, video cameras, wearable technology, artificial intelligence, etc. The use of ICT may be appropriate for auditing/assessment both locally or remotely.
• ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Guidance on REMOTE AUDITS, provides for:
* BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON ISO 19011:2018 AND IAF MD 4
*GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMOTE AUDITING
*AUDIT PROGRAM
*AUDIT PLANNING
*AUDIT REALIZATION
*AUDIT CONCLUSION
**Annex: Example of identification of Risks and Opportunities for using remote auditing.
https://committee.iso.org/files/live/sites/tc176/files/documents/ISO%209001%20Auditing%20Practices%20Group%20docs/Auditing%20General/APG-Remote_Audits.pdf
 https://committee.iso.org/home/tc176/iso-9001-auditing-practices-group.html
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What was discussed:
• Consider Industrial Safety & Hygiene News, using figures from OSHA studies, reports that 1 in 250 construction workers will die from a welding injury. With over 1/2 a million American welders working today, we can conservatively expect 2,000 welding fatalities in our lifetime. 31 Jul 2019
• In fact, the risks associated w/ workplace operations that include welding, cutting, & brazing result in the deaths of approximately 60 workers each year in the United States alone. This number translates to a risk of greater than four fatal injuries in every thousand workers over their careers.    8 Jan 2019
• First and foremost, always consult a qualified and knowledgeable HSE expert and/or CSP
• Proper planning with risk assessment= key essential ingredients & for contingencies & understanding the kind of risks prior to any welding & cutting operations.
• Welding Training programs may want to consider incorporating  “additional and varied training with mock-ups” for not just welding PPE and Hot Work permitting, but also for proper compressed gas cylinder handling, electrical safety, working in confined spaces, scaffolding & working at heights/fall protection as well.

Links to relevant sources
https://www.aws.org/standards/page/ansi-z491

NFPA, National Fire Protection Agency-Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work: This standard presents provisions to prevent injury, loss of life, and loss of property from fire or explosion as a result of hot work projects such as welding, heat-treating, grinding, and similar applications producing or using sparks, flames, or heat. Current Edition: 2019
https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=51B
HOT WORK PERMIT-Hot Work Permit is required for any operation involving open flame or producing heat and/or sparks. It’s only valid for 24 hours and may require Fire watches to stay on-site and present after work is completed.
https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/Training/Hot-work/HotWorkPermit.ashx?la=en
Other essential training for OSHA welding and craft personnel
https://www.punyamacademy.com/course/ohsa
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
https://www.osha.gov/
With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
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What was discussed
• ASTM Vol. 03.03, Nondestructive Testing, E 543, “Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing” covers minimum requirements for agencies performing the Nondestructive examination. The practice is applicable wherever systematic assessments of the competence of a nondestructive examination agency by a user or other party are desired. The specification states that “the authority (owner, engineer, architect, contractor, purchaser) may, at its discretion, inspect the procedures, equipment, and personnel program of the agency.”  ASTM E1212 and E1359- presents a practice for “Establishment and Maintenance of Quality Control Systems for Nondestructive Testing Agencies.” When using these practices to assess the capability of, or to accredit NDE agencies, ASTM Guide E 1359, “Standard Guide for Evaluating Capabilities of Nondestructive Testing Agencies” can be used. This guide establishes areas for review and provides a survey form that can be used in determining the competence of a nondestructive examination agency as well
• The New ASNT Employer-Based Certification Program
• An ASNT program that ensures NDT Service Providers and Inspection Agencies meet the minimum compliance with either SNT-TC-1A or CP-189 through the employer’s Written Practice
• ASNT (ISQ) Industry Sector Qualification-The purpose of the ISQ program is to provide the oil and gas industry with NDT personnel who have demonstrated competency in the practical application of a specific technique through hands-on performance demonstration qualification examinations.
• Links to relevant sources
https://www.asianweldingspecialist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Snyder-Feature-IT-Winter-0auditingNDTagencies-002.pdf  Guidelines for Auditing NDE Agencies
https://www.asnt.org/MajorSiteSections/Accreditation/EBC_Program.aspx https://www.asnt.org/MajorSiteSections/About/ASNT_News/2020/ASNT_Launches_New_Accreditation_Program_for_NDT_Companies.aspx https://www.asnt.org/MajorSiteSections/Certification/ISQ.aspx
https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apiqute
https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apiqute#tab-exam-info
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What was discussed-

• The AWS, CSWIP, and IIW Welding Inspector Certification Programs-Overviews-Options.
• Considerations and overview of which Welding Inspector Certification route may be right for you.
• Overview of some Welding Inspector Endorsement Certifications available for Welding Inspectors
• Welding Inspector Options and links
https://www.aws.org/certification/page/certified-welding-inspector-2
https://www.ewf.be/home_iiw/qualificationiiw-iab.aspx
https://www.cswip.com/certification/welding-inspection
https://www.twitraining.com/home/programmes-and-courses/bgas-cswip/welding-inspector
https://www.cwbgroup.org/certification-and-qualification/csa-w1782-welding-inspector-certification
http://www.jwes.or.jp/en/qualification.html

 •Welding Inspector Endorsement Options and links
https://www.aws.org/certification/page/cwi-scwi-endorsements
https://www.twitraining.com/home/programmes-and-courses/welding-inspection/welding-quality-control-coordinator

 • Reciprocity Options
https://www.aws.org/certification/detail/reciprocity
https://www.twitraining.com/home/programmes-and-courses/welding-inspection/aws-cwi-to-cswip-welding-inspector

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What was discussed-

•   3D-AMT brief overview and relative to Metal, for career enhancement and increasing your value.
•  Options for increasing knowledge or gaining Certifications via ASTM, EWF & other sources.
•   In the future-Welding Inspectors, Educators, NDT Technicians & Quality Personnel will likely need to better understand AM terminology and be familiar with processes and (may well) should become part of industry certification/examinations or basic body of knowledge.

https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/cdn/cms/7_families_print_version.pdf
https://www.astm.org/COMMITTEE/F42.htm
https://amcoe.org/
https://www.ewf.be/additive-manufacturing
https://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/faqs/faq-standards-used-for-additive-manufacture
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/steven-snyder-5607356_what-are-some-options-for-metal-am-personnel-activity-6716984888177893376-NRHb/
https://ww2.eagle.org/en/news/blog/additive-manufacturing-is-the-future-in-3d.html
https://www.dnvgl.com/oilgas/perspectives/new-centre-to-boost-3D-printing-in-oil-and-gas-industry.html
https://www.caterpillar.com/en/company/innovation/customer-solutions/additive-manufacturing.html
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/products-and-medical-procedures/3d-printing-medical-devices
https://www.aia-aerospace.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/AIA-Additive-Manufacturing-Best-Practices-Report-Final-Feb2020.pdf

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What was discussed-
•  What is a Third Party-Source & Owner Rep Inspector? Recommendations-Observations, Suggestions, Certifications for career enhancement, increasing our value, or entering the field.
Check out useful links:
Source Inspector Certifications
https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apisife
https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apisire
https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apisiee
Welding Inspector-related Certifications
https://www.aws.org/certification
https://www.twitraining.com/home/programmes-and-courses/welding-inspection
NDT Certifications
https://asnt.org/MajorSiteSections/Certification.aspx
https://www.bindt.org/Certification/
https://www.cswip.com/certification/non-destructive-testing
Quality Training options and Certifications
https://www.quality.org/training
https://exemplarglobal.org/
https://asq.org/
Coatings Certifications
https://nace.org/home
https://frosio.no/en/
International Accreditation Service-What is it about
https://www.iasonline.org/about-ias/
https://www.apac-accreditation.org/
ISO Standards relevant to discussed for Certification Programs
https://www.iso.org/standard/52994.html
https://www.iso.org/standard/52993.html
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