Welding Procedure Compliance:
Reference Document
Failure Type
Welding Procedure Compliance
Best Practices to Prevent Noncompliance
Implement a system for verifying and documenting the approval status of welding procedures before work begins. Conduct regular training sessions for welders on the importance of using approved procedures. Ensure supervisors review and approve welding procedures prior to starting any welding activities. Establish a review process to ensure welding procedures are specific to the materials and standards required for each job. Maintain a database of approved procedures linked to specific applications and standards. Conduct periodic audits to verify compliance with approved procedures. Provide comprehensive training for welders on the detailed requirements of each approved procedure. Implement a system of checks and balances, such as peer reviews or supervisor sign-offs, to ensure adherence to procedures. Use visual aids and checklists at workstations to remind welders of critical procedure steps.
Welding performed without an approved welding procedure
S9074-AR-GIB- 010/278 4.7.1
Type I
Welding performed with an approved procedure that does not exactly match the application(s) for which it is used (for example, a base metal spec that has not been grouped into the S-group covered by the procedure, or the procedure was approved for a different fabrication standard than required)
S9074-AR-GIB- 010/278 4.7.2
Type II
Welding performed with an approved procedure that was appropriate for the application, but the welder was not following all requirements of the procedure
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Type III
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