Surveillance of Welders:
Common Audit Finding
Requirement Reference
Best Practices to Prevent Noncompliance
Implement a comprehensive written procedure for welder surveillance that includes all required attributes and guidelines.
Lack of a system including a written procedure covering
Tech Pub 1688, Paragraph 5.8.1, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 4.9,
Surveillance form (attributes from Tech Pub 1688 paragraph 5.8)
Ensure surveillance forms include all required attributes as specified in the reference documents.
Tech Pub 1688, Paragraph 6.3.1, 6.3.2
Verify and document the qualifications of all observers conducting welder surveillance.
Frequency and coverage guidelines
Tech Pub 1688, Paragraph 6.3.1, 6.3.2
Record of immediate corrective action and long term preventive action
Establish and adhere to frequency and coverage guidelines for welder surveillance to ensure thorough monitoring.
Tech Pub 1688, Paragraphs 5.8.1(i), 6.3.1, 6.3.2
Periodic analysis of data, and action plan for continuous improvement
Maintain detailed records of corrective and preventive actions taken in response to surveillance findings.
Tech Pub 1688, Paragraphs 5.8.1(j), 6.3.1, 6.3.2
Lack of a system including a written procedure covering
Lack of a system including a written procedure covering
Conduct regular data analysis and develop action plans aimed at continuous improvement in welder performance.
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