Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to inspect and test a instrumentation and control installations
- OHS measures for the site are identified, obtained and understood
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
- Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are noted, and established risk control measures are implemented.
- Documentation or deemed to comply standard on which installation is based is reviewed and understood.
- Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to verify compliance are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
- Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and that work complies with requirements
- Visually inspect the installation.
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.
- Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
- Instrument cabling and tubing is checked for suitability for the environments in which they are installed and suitably protected from damage.
- The type and configuration/sizing of instrument cabling and tubing is confirmed as meeting that specified for the installation.
- Evidence that control apparatus complies with safety and installation requirements is cited.
- Marking of control apparatus is checked for accuracy and clarity and compliance with requirements.
- Conduct functional and safety testing.
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures
- Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
- Where process control apparatus operates at low voltage arrangements are made for an authorised person to conduct and report on all required electrical safety tests.
- Insulation and continuity tests are conducted on process control cabling operating at extra-low voltage.
- Process control tubing/piping is pressure tested in accordance with established practice.
- Functional and test are checks are conducted on all process control apparatus in accordance with established practice.
- Report inspection and test findings
- OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed.
- Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
- Non-compliance defects are identified and reported in accordance with established procedures.
- Recommendations for rectifying defects are made in accordance with established procedures.
- Verification documentation is completed in accordance with established procedures.