Compliance in the New RAH

Compliance in the New RAH

  • Posted by Neville
  • On February 1, 2017
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  • Compliance of Safety Critical Structures, Compliance of Safety Critical Structures - the New RAH
The new Royal Adelaide Hospital has been an exciting, yet massively expensive project for SA, troubled by ongoing construction defects. How can we ensure our investment is spent wisely on safe and efficient structures in the future?   An investment for SA The construction of a new Royal Adelaide Hospital should be a great addition to the city, […]
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How long does a welder qualification last?

  • Posted by Jade
  • On January 27, 2015
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  • Compliance of Safety Critical Structures, Compliance of Safety Critical Structures - the New RAH
Depending on the type of welder qualification, the welder may need to be requalified every six months or two years. (AS:2980)
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What is involved for a welder to be qualified online?

  • Posted by Jade
  • On January 27, 2015
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  • Compliance of Safety Critical Structures, Compliance of Safety Critical Structures - the New RAH
Simply contact AWS regarding your job requirement/welder qualification. One of our inspectors will consult with you regarding your specific needs and then will prepare the documented evidence as required for a Welder Qualification Testing (WQT) record.
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Why qualify welders?

  • Posted by Jade
  • On January 27, 2015
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  • Compliance of Safety Critical Structures, Compliance of Safety Critical Structures - the New RAH
Welders must be qualified to compliant Welding Procedures that are applied to a task, or to a welded item of plant. Welder Qualification is an essential compliance element examined in Quality Assurance Welding, providing evidence that the welder is qualified to undertake a specific task. Welder Qualification Testing (WQT) is dependent on many technical compliance details and […]
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What is a welder qualification?

  • Posted by Jade
  • On January 27, 2015
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  • Compliance of Safety Critical Structures, Compliance of Safety Critical Structures - the New RAH
A welder qualification is a process that examines and documents a welder’s capability to create welds of acceptable quality following a well-defined welding procedure in accordance with Australian and or International Standards. This qualification is also a demonstrated and documented measure of competency of the welder for employers who have an obligation to provide training to […]
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What is a Pre-Qualified Welding Procedure ?

  • Posted by Jade
  • On October 8, 2014
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  • Compliance of Safety Critical Structures, Compliance of Safety Critical Structures - the New RAH
Depending on what welding code you are working to, certain welding procedures will require, mechanical or a metallurgical assessment to demonstrate the integrity of the proposed welding procedure. Pre-Qualified welding procedures are derived from the combination of essential variables that have been shown to produce sound structural welds. Each enquiry will be handled by a […]
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What is a Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ?

  • Posted by Jade
  • On October 8, 2014
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  • Compliance of Safety Critical Structures, Compliance of Safety Critical Structures - the New RAH
A Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) is required when it is necessary to demonstrate that your company has the ability to produce welds possessing the correct mechanical and metallurgical properties in cases where the use of a Pre-Qualified Welding Procedure is insufficient.
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What is a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

  • Posted by Jade
  • On October 8, 2014
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  • Compliance of Safety Critical Structures, Compliance of Safety Critical Structures - the New RAH
A WPS is a “Welding Procedure Specification” or “Welding Procedure” is a document that details the limits of the essential variables within which your qualified welder must operate to produce a safe and sound weld. A WPS is recommended for all welding operations and most application codes and standards make them mandatory.
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Who needs welding procedures?

  • Posted by Jade
  • On October 8, 2014
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  • Compliance of Safety Critical Structures, Compliance of Safety Critical Structures - the New RAH
Welding a structure in Australia or for use in Australian, Government Legislation requires a qualified welding procedure. Job specifications, tender documents, drawing or general notes usually specify what code the Welding Procedure should be written to. A welding procedure is documented evidence to show your customer that you CAN carry out a specific welding task. It […]
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