Tensile Testing Audit

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• Assessors Name

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• Procedure Reference if applicable

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• Outline below details of the specific activities demonstrated during the competence assessment. Include details relating to the individual questions to support justification for maintaining or raising competence level.

1) HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Did the operator understand and have they signed any relevant Task Specific Risk Assessment related to the assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operator aware of the correct PPE to be used and did they use it correctly (including carrying out any pre-checks on PPE if applicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operator aware of any risks associated with chemicals, reactions etc. relating to the test and how to handle safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2) GENERAL UNDERSTANDING, SAMPLING AND SAMPLE CHECKS

• Does the operator understand the relevant normative standards appropriate to the Competency Level being assessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the operator understand the sampling procedure (s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the operator carry out the sample preparation correctly and/or quality assess the samples (including those samples that had been prepared previously) for suitability, prior to starting testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Prior to testing or measurement, were the sample(s) supplied or stored in a manner that would have prevented contamination or damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator ensure that the test samples were suitably identified and traceable back to the client’s requests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operator aware of all relevant worksheets and documents required and did they have them available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3) EQUIPMENT

• Did the operator check the calibration status of all relevant equipment prior to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator know which equipment should be calibrated and perform appropriate checks on the calibration status?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the operator aware of any equipment “pre-test” checks that are required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were any other “pre-test” checks performed and done correctly in accordance with documented procedure(s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the operator fully conversant with the controls & operation of the relevant equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4) UNDERTAKING THE TEST/MEASUREMENT OF THE SPECIMEN

• Was the sample visually assessed for its integrity and deemed as suitable for measurement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator correctly position the test sample into the measurement devices

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator correctly assess the test specimen after completion of the test?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the procedure is part of long-term tests that requires any checks on a regular basis, on completion of the set-up did the member of staff provide appropriate and accurate documentation for monitoring purposes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the operator aware of who to notify of any deviations in samples, procedure or equipment that could occur?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the operator aware of any possible variations to the test, including conditions, alternative equipment, set-up methodologies etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5) RECORDING OF DATA AND SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION

• Did the operator complete all relevant test records accurately and were they legible and complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were any changes or modifications to hand written documents or records carried out in accordance with recognised procedures (ie initialled and dated)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Upon completion of the test did the operator ensure that the test specimens were still suitably identified and traceable back to the client request?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Following the measurement process, did the operator ensure that any remaining specimens were stored in a manner that maintained their identification and prevented damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the equipment left in a suitable state and the area tidied after completion of the work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator file documents relating to the test in the appropriate location and in such a way that an auditable trail could be established?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6) ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

• For use by the assessor, to include any additional questions not included above but relevant to the assessment

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• Outcome

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GENERAL COMMENTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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