ASME ANDE-1 pdf free download

ASME ANDE-1-2020 pdf free download.ASME Nondestructive Examination and Quality Control Central Qualification and Certification Program.
When a referencing code or standard requires the Involvement of regulatory or enforcement authorities or jurisdictions or an Authorized Inspection Agency (AlA), those authorities or agencies shall be provided the certifled individual’s written approval (see para. 1-7.3) to access any record ofdocunwntation, qualification, or certiIlcation activities performed to meet this Standard.
1-1.5 AppLications, Certification Forms, Job Task
Analyses, Related Body of Knowledge
Requirements, and Qualification/Continuity
Cards
When the following documents, methods, or requirements are referenced in this Standard, the latest versions approved by the applicable specific industry sector (SIS) committee shall apply:
(a) applications and related Forms
(b) ITA5 for NDE or QC methods or endorsements
(c) 13o1< for NDE or QC methods or endorsements
(d) qualification/continuity cards and their instructions
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 1 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. The candidate shall demonstrate near vision acuity, natural or corrected, of Jaeger 1 or equivalent at a distance not less than 12 in. (30 cm) in at least one eye or shall meet the vision requirements of the referencing code, standard, procedure. specification, or instruction. Testing methods that are capable of determining equivalent visual acuity may be used. (A medical professional who performs eye examinations shall determine equivalency.)
(2) Far Vision Acuity. Far vision acuity testing is required only when specified by the applicable SIS.
(3) Color Differentiation/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 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 dilTerent 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.ASME ANDE-1 pdf download.