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6122
Appendix T3 Inspection
of Welding and Cutting Equipment |
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1.0
Purpose
Biannual inspections of welding and cutting equipment are required to ensure it is kept in good operating condition. This document outlines the responsibilities and process steps established by Jefferson Lab to ensure compliance with this requirement.
2.0
Scope
Only currently inspected welding equipment is approved for use at Jefferson Lab.
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NOTE: Jefferson Lab does not have the certifications required to perform its own annual inspections on welding or cutting equipment. |
This document outlines the process steps to obtain a qualified outside vendor to perform this service. The steps for this procedure are performed in coordination with ES&H Manual Chapter 6122 Hot Work (i.e. Welding, Cutting, Brazing, and Grinding) Safety Program.
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Responsibilities
NOTE: Management authority may be delegated to a task qualified Jefferson Lab employee at the discretion of the responsible manager.
3.1 Qualified Hot Work Operator
· Prior to use, check equipment’s inspection sticker. If expired:
o Do not use
o Notify equipment owner
3.2
Equipment
Owner
· Ensure equipment is inspected biannually (at a minimum) and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual and Jefferson Lab requirements.
4.0
Process Steps
Unless otherwise stated, the Equipment Owner performs the process steps outlined below.
4.1
Biannual
Inspections
If equipment is found to need inspection – the Equipment Owner tags it “Out” in accordance with ES&H Manual Chapter 6110 Appendix T1 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedure (Simple and Complex).
Step 2: Requisition Vendor
Equipment Owner requisitions inspection services through the Jefferson Lab authorized requisitioning system (Maximo – requires login).
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Use “Procurement Should Identify Vendor” to ensure Vendor is qualified to perform the service requested. |
Step
3:
Schedule
the Inspection
Once a vendor has been assigned the Equipment Owner ensures they are scheduled to provide services with the least possible impact on operations.
Step 4: Inspection Results
Vendor provides inspection results to the Equipment Owner.
IF:
Acceptable: Service provider applies appropriate sticker to equipment. Sticker includes both the inspection and expiration date.
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Example Inspection
Sticker:
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Rejected: Equipment Owner ensures deficiencies are rectified by a certified repair person. Go back to Step 1: Tag Equipment Out.
Step 5: Approve Equipment for Use
Equipment Owner approves equipment for use and removes tag-out device.
Step 6: Documentation
Equipment Owner retains inspection records in accordance with department procedures.
5.0 Revision Summary
Revision 1.1 –
04/08/21 – Updated ‘ESH&Q’ to ‘ES&H’; updated contact information;
corrected hyperlinks; other minor edits. No approval required.
Periodic Review – 03/25/16 – No changes per TPOC
Revision 1.0 – 04/14/11 – Updated to
reflect current laboratory operations.
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ISSUING
AUTHORITY |
TECHNICAL
POINT-OF-CONTACT |
APPROVAL
DATE |
REVIEW DATE |
REV. |
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ES&H Division |
03/25/16 |
04/08/24 |
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