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ASME-1-2015 pdf free download.ASME Nondestructive Examination and Quality Control Central Qualification and Certification Program.
1-1.5 APPLICATiONS. CERTiFICATION FORMS, JOB
TASK ANALYSES, RELATED BODY OF
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS, AND
QUALIFiCATION/CONTINUITY CARDS
When required or referenced in this Standard. Application and related Forms, the latest applicable Specific Industry Sector (515) Committee approved NDE or QC method and endorsement related JTAs, BoKs, Qualification/Continuity Cards, and their instructions for use shall be used.
1-1.6 EYE EXAMINATIONS
(a) In addition to maintaining certification, candidates shall demonstrate satisfactory visual acuity to perform NDE or QC methods, as applicable. The eye examination shall be given on an annual basis (i.e., certified personnel shall receive and successfully pass vision acuity examinations at intervals not to exceed I yr, which expire on the last day of the month of the expiration date, in order to maintain their certifications in an active status) in accordance with the following requirements:
(1) Near Vision Acuity. Near vision acuit) natural or corrected, of Jaeger I or equivalent at a distance of not less than 12 in. (30 cm) or other requirements that may be required by the referencing Code, Standard, Procedure, Specification, or Instruction in at least one eye, shall be demonstrated by the candidate. Testing methods that are capable of determining equivalent (i.e., equivalency is to be determined by a medical professional who performs eye examinations) visual acuity may be used.
(2) Far Vision Acuity. Far vision acuity, natural or corrected, of at least 20/30 (Snellen) at a distance that is required by the referencing Code, Standard, Procedure. Specification, or Instruction in at least one eye, shall be demonstrated by the candidate. Testing methods that are capable of determining equivalent Ii.e., equivalency same as in (1) abovel visual acuity may be used.
(3) Color Dii7erentiation/Contrast. 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 Pseudoisochromatic, 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 documents.
(4) Vision Correct io,i. When, vision correction is necessary to pass the visual acuity examinations, the same vision correction device shall be worn during all testing/inspections. Candidates utilizing multiple correction devices during testing/inspections such as eye lenses and contact lenses shall complete a visual acuity examination for each correction device.
(b) Resp.msibi1ities. The Employer has the responsibil
(1) develop and maintain an Eye Examination Program or Written Practice that complies with this Standard and any other requirements that may he required by a referencing Code, Standard, Specification, Procedure, or instruction
(2) ensure personnel conducting eye examinations are either a medical professional who performs eye examinations or other personnel trained to the Employer’s Eye Examination Program or Written Practice
(3) maintain a candidate’s eye examinations records.ASME-1 pdf download.