Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
- Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted, and established risk control measures are implemented.
- Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site
- Instrument parameters are determined by reviewing process specification and equipment manuals.
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
- Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Calibration testing/measuring arrangement is connected and set up in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and certification requirements for a particular instrument.
- Factors effecting instrument error are determined and taken into account in the calibration process.
- Instrument set-point is established and error adjustments are in accordance with manufacture’s and compliance specification
- Instrument is tested and adjustment made as necessary to ensure instrument meets calibration requirements.
- Established methods for dealing with unexpected situations are discussed with appropriate person or persons and documented.
- Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
- Ongoing checks of the quality of process output are undertaken to ensure control loop is tuned as required.
- Calibration is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles.
- Completion and report calibration activities