ASME ANDE-1:2020 pdf free download

ASME ANDE-1:2020 pdf free download.ASME Nondestructive Examination and Quality Control Central Qualification and Certification Program.
(3) Color Differentiation/ContrasL Personnel shall demonstrate the capability to distinguish the colors applicable to the test methods for which certified and to differentiate contrast between these colors. Accepted examination types include H-R-R Pseudolsochromatlc. Ishihara, Dvorine, and Farnsworth. Equivalent examinations may be performed when equivalency by a qualified and licensed medical professional has been determined. Any limitation in color perception shall be evaluated in accordance with the employer’s eye examination program by a qualified individual. Limitations shall be documented on the candidate’s eye examination documen ts.
(4) Vision Correction. When vision correction is necessary to pass the visual acuity examinations, the same vision correction device shall be worn during all NDE and QC inspections. Candidates using different correction devices, such as eye lenses and contact lenses, during NDE and QC inspections shall complete a visual acuity examination for each correction device.
(b) Responsibilities. The Employer shall
(1) develop and maintain an eye examination program or written practice that complies with this Standard and any other requirements that may be required by a referencing code, standard, specification, procedure, or Instruction
(2) ensure personnel conducting eye examinations are either medical professionals who perform eye examinations or other personnel trained to the employer’s eye examination program or written practice
(3) maintain the ANDE-certified individual’s eye examination records for the duration of the certification
SECTION 1-2 ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS
1-2.1 GeneraL
The definitions in paras. 1-2.2 and 1-2.3 have been provided to ensure a uniform understanding of the acronyms and terms used in this Standard.
flaw: an imperfection or unintentional discontinuitydetected by NDE or QC inspection.
grading unit: a section of a test sample.A grading unit canbe of unequal length and spacing and either with orwithout relevant conditions or flaws.
industry: a distinct group of productive or profit-makingenterprises that produces or supplies goods or services(e.g., the aircraft industry, the pipeline industry, the auto-motive industry, and the energy industry).
inspection: the observation of any operation performed onmaterials, components, or both to determine their accept-ability in accordance with given criteria.
instructor: an individual who teaches,trains, or educatesNDE or QC inspection personnel.
job task analysis (JTA): the systematic process of identi-fying the content of a job, including the activities involvedand the knowledge and skills required to perform thework.
nondestructive examination (NDE): the development andapplication of nonintrusive methods to examine materialsor components or both, in ways that do not impair futureusefulness and serviceability in order to detect, locate,measure,interpret,and evaluate flaws or other defined attributes.