AWS B5.2

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1. Scope1.1 This specification establishes the minimum requirements for an emplyer’s (company’s) internal written practice for the training, qualification, and that compay’s certification ofWelding Inspector Specialists and Welding Inspector Assistants. The employer is responsible for the testing, examination and qualification of their inspectors1.2 This specification is to aid emplyers in identifying the basic factors in qualifying personnel performing welding inspection for a specific compay or project.1.3 In developing the written practice (see Clause 7), the employer shall review the detailed recommendations presented herein and incorporate them into the practice, as applicable.1.4 Examination and certification by the American elding Society (AWS) shall not be a requirement for the Welding Inspector Specialist nor is there reciprocity between a Welding Inspector Specialist or Welding Inspector Assistant and AWS Certified elding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Associate elding Inspector (CAWI) in accordance with AWS QC1, Specificatio for AWS Certification of elding Inspectors.1.5 Safety and health issues and concerns are beyond the scope of this standard and therefore are not addressed herein.Safety and health information is available from the following sources:American Welding Society:(1) ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes(2) AWS Safety and Health Fact Sheets(3) Other safety and health information on the AWS websiteMaterial or Equipment Manufacturers:(1) Safety Data Sheets supplied by materials manufacturers(2) Operating Manuals supplied by equipment manufacturers(3) Applicable Regulatory Agencies