Inspection Techniques

ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Conformity assessment

Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection

ISO/IEC 17020:2012 specifies requirements for the competence of bodies performing inspection and for the impartiality and consistency of their inspection activities.

Inspection

Look at something closely, typically to assess  their condition or to discover any shortcomings

Objectives

To discuss the process of conducting an inspection

To review a number of inspection techniques

To discuss issues you may encounter when performing an inspection

Inspection Timetable

Orientation tour

Fact finding and assessment

Review progress against audit plan

Revised activity

Final review/recommendations

Exit review with management/closing meeting

Report with time frame

Remember that an Inspection….

Is a systematic approach Involves interpersonal skills Identifies deficiencies Looks at what went wrong Requires participation from both parties

The Inspection -Good Listening

Stop talking! Help the speaker to feel free to talk Be approachable Show the speaker that you are interested Remove interference (disturbance) Try to understand the speaker’s point of view Be patient Hold your temper Try not to criticize Ask questions Stop, look and listen

The Inspection– Taking Notes

Detail and facts — trust, but verify Specifics not generalizations Record detail as seen Ensure accuracy Be open

The Inspection – Making Records

The Inspection – Method of Records

Checklists

Flowcharts/process charts

Highlights

Short notes for the report (reminders)

Voice recorder

Video camera

Camera

The Inspection - Checklist

Structured

Detailed

Standard for all full inspections

The Inspection- Exit Meeting

Communicate observations

Inform management of findings

No surprises in report

Exit Meeting Attendees

The inspectors

Senior management representative

Inspected managers and supervisors

Other interested parties

The Inspection - Running the Meeting

Inspectors must lead

Concise presentation

Discussion

Mention good points before deficiencies

Treat challenges politely

Discuss and resolve conflicts

Admit if wrong

The Inspection-Writing the Inspection Report

Each team member writes own part

Team leader has overall responsibility

Signed by all team members

Approval from supervisor

To company within 4 weeks or less

The Inspection-Report Contents

Part 1. General information on company Part 2. Description of the inspection Part 3. Observations Part 4. Conclusion and recommendation Annexes

Checklist Categories

Building Safety

Office Safety

Fire Safety

Electrical Safety

Emergency Equipment

Storage Methods

Checklist

Checklist

General Register

Machine Guarding

High Risk Machinery

PPE

Chemicals

Fire Safety

Electrical safety

Working Environment

Health & Welfare

More of What to Look for…

Equipment operation and maintenance practices

Unsafe conditions (12 % --- 20 % )

Unsafe acts (practices) ( 88% - 80% )

Existing Legislation

Factories Ordinance No: 45 of 1942

Factories Ordinance was effective from 1st Jan. 1950

www. labourdept.gov.lkwww.safetysrilanka.webs.com

Factories OrdinanceNo 45 of 1942

Factory –

Product or Service

Place

Purpose of Gain( for Trade )

Paid Workers

Employer has the right of Access

SPECIAL PLACES

CONSRUCTION SITESPOWER HOUSESDOCK YARDSRAILWAYPRINTING PLACESSLAUGHTERING PLACES

Industrial Accidents

Reportable under section 61 of Factories Ordinance

Causes loss of life to a person employed Disables any employed person for more than

three days Makes any employed person unconscious as a

result of heat exhaustion, electric shock or inhalation of poisonous fumes or gases.

Reported by Form 10 & CFIE-1 to

District Factory Inspecting Engineer

Fine- Rs: 5000/= & Coupled with sec.111 Fines up to 100,000/= and benefit to victim or dependent(in case of fatal

Dangerous OccurrencesRegulation 1965

Fire

Explosions ,

Ignition of Vapour, Gas

Electrical explosions / Short circuit

Collapse or Failure of Crane ,Winch, Hoist or other lifting device

Inform to DFIE using Form 12 within 3 days

Industrial Diseasesregulation 1972

Toxic Anaemia, Toxic jaundice

Chrome ulceration

Compressed air illness

Silicosis, Asbestosis ,

Poisoning by Anilene, Benzene, Carbon disulfide ,Cadmium, Manganese, Pesticide Weedicide etc

Inform to CFIE using form 13

Machinery Prime Movers

Transmission Machinery

Other Machinery

Pressure Vessels by an Authorised officer

Boilers - every 12 months

Steam Receivers - every 24 months

Air Receivers - every 24 months

Gas Receivers - every 12 months

Maintenance - section 20

Provided that this section shall only apply where the examination, lubrication or other operation is carried out by such persons, being male persons who have attained the age of eighteen, as may be specified in regulations made by the Minister, and all such other conditions as may be so specified are complied with.

A woman or young person shall not clean any part of a prime mover or of any transmission machinery while the prime mover or transmission machinery is in motion, and shall not clean any part of any machine if the cleaning thereof would expose the woman or young person to risk of injury from any moving part either of that machine or of any adjacent machinery.

Section 25

Working Environment

Noise Level - 85 dBA for 8 hours Light Level Heat Level - WBGT index Oxygen deficiency Chemicals - MSDS

Oxygen Deficiency

23% - Oxygen enriched atmosphere21% - Normal Atmosphere

19.5 % Minimum acceptable oxygen level.

15 – 19 % Decreased ability to work strenuously. Impair coordination. 12 -14 % Respiration increases. Poor judgment.

10 - 12 % Respiration increases. Lips blue.

8 - 10 % Mental failure. Fainting. Nausea Unconsciousness. Vomiting

6 - 8 % 8 minutes - fatal, 6 minutes - 50% fatal 4-5 minutes - possible recovery.4 - 6 % Coma in 40 seconds. Death

Use of PPE Personal Protective Equipment

Thank You

Eng. A.W.Alahakoon

Specialist Factory Inspecting Engineer

Industrial safety Division

Department of Labour

Colombo 05

awalahakoon @ gmail.com

94714243160 @ yandex.com