Visual examination as performed to this procedure is direct visual examination or remote visual examination (using such aids as mirrors, boroscopes, cameras, magnifiers, etc.). The effectiveness of the examination primarily depends on the resolution of the examination technique, the expertise of the technician, the visual acuity of the technician and the acceptance standards.
Personnel performing Visual Examination to this procedure shall be qualified and certified in accordance with AFCO NDE Q&C-NDE-01 written practice for qualification, certification, and training of non-destructive examination.
Level II or Level III personnel shall interpret examination results to determine acceptability.
All visual weld inspectors are AWS Certified Weld Inspectors.
Personnel shall have an annual vision test to assure natural or corrected near distance acuity such that are capable of reading standard J-1 letters on standard Jaeger test type charts for near vision.