AWS B5.2:2018 pdf free download

AWS B5.2:2018 pdf free download.Specification for the Training, Qualification, and Company Certification of Welding Inspector Specialists and Welding Inspector Assistants.
7. Written Practice
7.1 The employer shall establish a written practice that details the job functions for welding inspectors, or the employer may use more than one written practice based on specific inspection duties or products. The written practice shall also describe the education, experience, and training required for company certification. A sample outline for recommended practice is included as Annex B.
7.2 The written practice shall include topics, subjects. and training related to the inspection of weidments fabricated to a code, specification, or other standard as applied by the employer.
7.3 The written practice shall define the company official who is authori,ed to certify inspectors and revoke certification.
8. Physical Requirements
8.1 Candidates must be physically able to safely perform the activities as required or specified by the employer. The
functions to be performed by an inspector are defined in the employer’s written practice.
8.2 Vision
8.2.1 Near Vision Acuity: The Welding Inspector Specialist and Welding Inspector Assistant shall be tested for near vision acuity. The Welding Inspector Specialist and Welding Inspector Assistant shall have the ability to read Jaeger Number 2 letters or smaller at a minimum distance of 12 inches (or equivalent test) with at least one eye with or without correction. The Welding Inspector Specialist and Welding Inspector Assistant shall be retested for visual acuity every three years.
8.2.2 Color Perception: The Welding Inspector Specialist and Welding Inspector Assistant should take a color perception test.
Now: Near vision acuity is considered essential 10 ihe prnper perfor,nance of welding exa,ni,ialion. Failure to meet the above level of visual acuity shall be afailure 10 meet the requirements of this specification. Color perception is desirable in some specific apphcanoiis. but is no! considered essential for all examinations. Ii shall be tile employer’s respoiisibiliiv to establish and enforce visual requirements for its Welding Inspector Specialists and Welding Inspector Assistants.AWS B5.2:2018 pdf free download.