1 of our clients' mandrel was designed by someone who is only paperworks and lady from china and know nothing about its usage in the field. i was so disappointed as such reputable company employs such person without field experience and without knowing the actual field usage of the oiltools to design...
the drawing dimensions were incorrect and causing torque-up issue, then starting to blame us...lolx! at the end after some investigation, they admitted their wrongs and correct their database drawings...

This post has been edited by ch_teo: Aug 22 2012, 10:23 PM

Industry Code of Practice for Safe Working in a Confined Space 2010 .
Clause 2 Definitions.

If one is a M'sia qualified safety officer/NEBOSH/any country qualified safety officer, he/she is really fail if not able to define and evaluate the situation to suit the workplace. the gained qualified safety officer qualifications are just "pay" for "paper".

i straight to the point -->HSE UK and you analyse your case yourself. as an engineer shall be able to analyse. unless again, the "engineer"'s paper is "bought". i can't evaluate for you as i have not seen your case on-site and/or your design.

honestly, i am fed up with most of the safety officer in Msia except a few really good ones. better the safety officer pay scale channel to me as need my consult to advise them back. they are specialist and suppose to be very good in their competency.

This post has been edited by ch_teo: Aug 24 2012, 03:22 PM

depends on the nature of your job scope. those chart/graphs reports maybe in color. some plants processing chemicals maybe in colors. so depends on your employer.
also, an auditor may doubt your qualifications in physical examinations. some employers demanding that API 510/570 inspector shall not be color blinded. you may have issue in interpreting NDT results/thermographic charts.
the trick here is your employer/clients (clients may request-check your qualifications/physical examinations) & yourself.


Quote:
ASNT-TC-1A, 2006
8.2 Vision Examinations

8.2.1 Near-Vision Acuity. The examination should ensure natural or corrected near-distance acuity in at least one eye such that the applicant is capable of reading a minimum of Jaeger Number 2 or equivalent type and size letter at the distance designated on the chart but not less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) on a standard Jaeger test chart. The ability to perceive an Ortho-Rater minimum of 8 or similar test pattern is also acceptable. This should be administered annually.

8.2 Color Contrast Differentiation. The examination should demonstrate the capability of distinguishing and differentiating contrast among the colors and shades or gray used in the method as determined by the employer. This should be conducted upon initial certification and at 5-year intervals thereafter.

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Added on August 25, 2012, 10:37 pmIMHO, pls ask from DOSH directly. if not categorise as confined space, ask for some letter like "waiver" (may incur certification $) or if yes, then it may incur additional cost (certification like the SHO mentioned, safety features design) in your project which lot of employers do not like.
no accident happen at the water detention pond, then good. if any accident happen (touchwood), then things may become ugly.
LOTO & PTW may come into play too...

am in OCTG operations, not in plant oil terminal, so no idea.

This post has been edited by ch_teo: Aug 25 2012, 10:58 PM