AWS B5.15:2010

This specification defines the requirements for the qualification of radiographic interpreters. The qualification of radiographic interpreters requires experience, knowledge, and skills unique to the interpretation of radiographic media and the determination of acceptance criteria for weldments and adjacent base metal. Training and work experience in radiographic theory, procedures, weld and adjacent base metal defect recognition, radiographic processing, handling, storage, and code requirements relating to radiographic acceptance criteria are essential to ensuring the competence of individuals engaged in radiographic interpretation
Scope : 1.1 General. This specification establishes the requirements for qualification of radiographic interpreters. It describes how these personnel shall be qualified, establishes training requirements, defines experience requirements, and establishes areas and levels of knowledge required to perform the functions related to radiographic interpretation. 1.2 Training. The employer shall be responsible for providing job-specific training and/or orientation of the radiographic interpreter to ensure his/her understanding of the special requirements of the employer. 1.3 Personal Capabilities. It shall be the responsibility of the employer to determine if the radiographic interpreter is physically and mentally capable of performing the duties involved in the work assignment. Visual acuity requirements are specified in this specification. Mental capabilities shall include, but not be limited to, an ability to render fair and unbiased judgment and communicate said judgments to others in a manner which is helpful and well understood. 1.4 Rights of Employers. This specification is intended to supplement the requirements of an employer, standard, or other documents and shall not be construed as a preemption of the employerâ??s rights and responsibilities for the quality of work provided under contract to others. 1.5 Terminology. As used in this specification, the word shall denotes a requirement; the word should denotes a guideline; and the word may denotes a choice. 1.6 Safety and Health. Some safety and health issues may be beyond the scope of this standard and therefore not be fully addressed by this standard. Users of this standard should consult ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, applicable federal, state, and local regulations and other relevant documents concerning safety and health issues not addressed herein.