So  you  want  to  be  a    weld  inspector?  Steve  Siu,  P.Eng.  SKC  Engineering  www.skceng.com  

CSA    W178.2  Weld  Inspector  Programme  

I  am  CSA  W178.2  inspector  #159.  There  are  ~6000  Canadian  inspectors  and    ~1000  InternaMonal  weld  

inspectors.    

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Canadian  Weld  Standards  &  RegulaMons  Major  Welding  

Field  Welding  Rules,  

Codes  &  Standard  Specifica:ons  &  Regula:ons  

Authority  &  Jurisdic:on  

Pressure  Vessels    &  Piping  Welding  

ASME  IX,  ASME  VIII,    CSA  B31.3,  B31.1  

BC  Pressure  Vessel  RegulaMons  

Provincial  Safety  Authority  

Ship  ConstrucMon    &  Ship  Repairs  

CSA  W47.1  &  W59   Class  Rules   ClassificaMon  Body  

 Steel  Buildings   CSA  S16,    CSA  W47.1  &  W59  

NaMonal  Building  Code  (NBC)  

Municipality    

Steel  Bridges     CSA  S6  CSA  W47.1  &  W59  

BC  MoT  (  example)   NaMonal,  Provincial,  Municipal  

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CSA  W178.2  Welding  Inspector  Programme  

•  InspecMon  cos.  qualify  to  CSA  W178.1  •  Welding  inspectors  qualify  to  CSA  W178.2  •  Three  levels  of  Welding  Inspectors  •  QualificaMon  include  educaMon,  experience,  study  modules,  code  book  &  pracMcal  exams  

•  Inspector  programme  administered  by  the  CWB  

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Welding  Inspector  Skills  •  Communicate  well,  is  self-­‐moMvated,  has  good  personal  a_tude,  is  disciplined  &  presents  well.  

•  Has  good  eyesight  &  good  physical  health  •  Hunger  for  welding  knowledge,  truly  like  welding  •  Comfortable  in  shop  &  site  environments  •  Disciplined,  neat  in  appearance  &  good  approach  to  work.  

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Inspector  Health  &  Safety  •  Protect  Yourself…  &  Wear  PPE  •  Safety  Toe  Boots  •  Safety  Harness  •  Gloves  •  Fire  Resistant  Coveralls  •  Knee  Pads  •  Ear  &  Eye  ProtecMon  •  Hard  Hat  •  Safety  Vest  

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InspecMon  Tools  &  Equipment  •  Notebook  •  Tape  Measure  •  Camera  •  Magnifying  Glass  •  Lights    •  Weld  Gauges  •  Weld  Lens  •  Clamp  Meter  

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Acceptance  &  RejecMon  of  Welds  

•  Needs  to  be  decisive  and  confident;    •  Decision  is  based  upon  understanding  of  code,  standards,  specificaMons  and  tasking;  

•  RejecMon  of  welds  is  easy,  acceptance  is  hard;  •  As  the  inspector  becomes  experienced;  this  decision-­‐making  becomes  easier.    

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CommunicaMon  &  Conflict  ResoluMon  

•  Prime  inspector  skills  are  to  understand  &  communicate  well.  Minimize  conflicts.  

•  Think  &  prepare,  then  discuss,  finally  write.  •  Take  responsibility  of  your  words  &  acMons  

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Inspector  Conduct  •  Inspector  is  a  visitor  at  a  welding  shop  or  site  •  Respect  shop/site  safety  rules  •  Report  findings  only  to  contact  person;  •  Be  fair-­‐minded,  respeclul  &  present  well;  •  Conduct  yourself  honorably  &  be  kind;  •  This  is  how  your  reputaMon  is  made.  

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Verbal  &  Wrimen  ReporMng  

Client / wo#XXXX NL001 dated 04 December 2009 Page 1 of 2

Activity Report NL001 – Client / Structure Interior Town, BC

Client: Client (CK WEBSITE) Box 1027 Interior Town, BC

Prepared by: Weld Inspector , CSA W178.2 Level II

Reviewed by: Weld Inspector Supervisor , CSA W178.2 Level III

To: Owner Representative Issue Date: 04 December 2009 Cc: Name, P.Eng. (CK WEBSITE)

Engineer of Record SKCS wo # & Document #

WO# XXXX NL001 Rev. 0

Cc: Inspection Date

28 November 2009

Re: Inspect and Report on Log-Timber Structure Steel Base Plate Welds & Sampling Only

Project Description

New log timber structure Installation, Interior Town, BC

Did we answer Who, When, Where? Scope of Work (what is scope of our work?) We were asked to carry out a visual inspection of the base plate welds on a log-timber structure. We understand that the purpose of the welded base plates is primarily to resist shear forces from potential winds and that there is minimal load bearing forces on the described welds. Reference Documents (supplied by Client) 1. Plan of log timber structure 2. Top & Bottom Plate Assemblies Welding Code CSA W59 section 11 Static Structures Method of Inspection Visual Inspection Sampling Check Only Findings 1. The structure plan show twenty (20) columns positioned on Gridlines 1 & 2. (refer plan &

photo 1) 2. There were 20 top plate assemblies ~23”OD seated on 20x bottom plate embeds ~21” OD 3. The ½” thick top and bottom plates were seated and welded in position with 5/16” overhead

fillets. 4. Some minor undercut was found acceptable to welding standard. 5. Generally, the shape and size of the weld profiles were acceptable. (refer photo2) 6. Who did the welding? Conclusion Generally, the base plate weldments were found acceptable to CSA W59 section 11. End

•  Keep  reports  brief,  accurate,  clean,  to  the  point,  delivered  in  Mmely  manner.    

•  Are  quesMons  Who?,  What?,  When?,  Where?,  Why?  &  How?  Answered.  

•  Has  the  client  been  advised?  •  Did  the  inspector  prepare  report?  •  Has  report  been  reviewed?  

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Verbal  &  Wrimen  ReporMng  

Client / wo#XXXX NL001 dated 04 December 2009 Page 1 of 2

Activity Report NL001 – Client / Structure Interior Town, BC

Client: Client (CK WEBSITE) Box 1027 Interior Town, BC

Prepared by: Weld Inspector , CSA W178.2 Level II

Reviewed by: Weld Inspector Supervisor , CSA W178.2 Level III

To: Owner Representative Issue Date: 04 December 2009 Cc: Name, P.Eng. (CK WEBSITE)

Engineer of Record SKCS wo # & Document #

WO# XXXX NL001 Rev. 0

Cc: Inspection Date

28 November 2009

Re: Inspect and Report on Log-Timber Structure Steel Base Plate Welds & Sampling Only

Project Description

New log timber structure Installation, Interior Town, BC

Did we answer Who, When, Where? Scope of Work (what is scope of our work?) We were asked to carry out a visual inspection of the base plate welds on a log-timber structure. We understand that the purpose of the welded base plates is primarily to resist shear forces from potential winds and that there is minimal load bearing forces on the described welds. Reference Documents (supplied by Client) 1. Plan of log timber structure 2. Top & Bottom Plate Assemblies Welding Code CSA W59 section 11 Static Structures Method of Inspection Visual Inspection Sampling Check Only Findings 1. The structure plan show twenty (20) columns positioned on Gridlines 1 & 2. (refer plan &

photo 1) 2. There were 20 top plate assemblies ~23”OD seated on 20x bottom plate embeds ~21” OD 3. The ½” thick top and bottom plates were seated and welded in position with 5/16” overhead

fillets. 4. Some minor undercut was found acceptable to welding standard. 5. Generally, the shape and size of the weld profiles were acceptable. (refer photo2) 6. Who did the welding? Conclusion Generally, the base plate weldments were found acceptable to CSA W59 section 11. End

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Client / wo#XXXX NL001 dated 04 December 2009 Page 1 of 2

Activity Report NL001 – Client / Structure Interior Town, BC

Client: Client (CK WEBSITE) Box 1027 Interior Town, BC

Prepared by: Weld Inspector , CSA W178.2 Level II

Reviewed by: Weld Inspector Supervisor , CSA W178.2 Level III

To: Owner Representative Issue Date: 04 December 2009 Cc: Name, P.Eng. (CK WEBSITE)

Engineer of Record SKCS wo # & Document #

WO# XXXX NL001 Rev. 0

Cc: Inspection Date

28 November 2009

Re: Inspect and Report on Log-Timber Structure Steel Base Plate Welds & Sampling Only

Project Description

New log timber structure Installation, Interior Town, BC

Did we answer Who, When, Where? Scope of Work (what is scope of our work?) We were asked to carry out a visual inspection of the base plate welds on a log-timber structure. We understand that the purpose of the welded base plates is primarily to resist shear forces from potential winds and that there is minimal load bearing forces on the described welds. Reference Documents (supplied by Client) 1. Plan of log timber structure 2. Top & Bottom Plate Assemblies Welding Code CSA W59 section 11 Static Structures Method of Inspection Visual Inspection Sampling Check Only Findings 1. The structure plan show twenty (20) columns positioned on Gridlines 1 & 2. (refer plan &

photo 1) 2. There were 20 top plate assemblies ~23”OD seated on 20x bottom plate embeds ~21” OD 3. The ½” thick top and bottom plates were seated and welded in position with 5/16” overhead

fillets. 4. Some minor undercut was found acceptable to welding standard. 5. Generally, the shape and size of the weld profiles were acceptable. (refer photo2) 6. Who did the welding? Conclusion Generally, the base plate weldments were found acceptable to CSA W59 section 11. End

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Closing,  Challenges  &  OpportuniMes  •  InspecMon  work  is  tough  &  demanding;  •  Explore  your  opMons  to  work  close  to  home,  work  at  site,  or  work  overseas;  

•  Challenge  yourself,  improve  skills,  thirst  for  welding  knowledge,  make  welding  friendships  

•  InspecMon  work  is  really  rewarding.  www.skceng.com  

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