Eye sight testing - Employee can't see the problems because he needs glasses

qcman

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Just thought I would share something with everybody in hopes it can prevent problems for you.Over the course of 2 months I was seeing the same operators clock number on NC product even after training, training and more training.Got to the point where a started questioning my ability to communicate.Well after thousands of dollars in scrap and rework he admits to me today that the reason for this is he can't see the problem because he needs glasses :bonk: I don't know why but this never dawned on me even after going through something similiar years ago.So I'm going to push for mandatory eye testing along with our yearly hearing test under prevent action.
 
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atreyu915

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Re: Eye sight testing

Good Idea!
Be sure to post a follow up later down the road and let us know how effective the implementation of that procedure was!
That actually sets off alarms in my head!! hmmm......
 
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wmarhel

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Re: Eye sight testing

qcman said:
Just thought I would share something with everybody in hopes it can prevent problems for you.Over the course of 2 months I was seeing the same operators clock number on NC product even after training, training and more training.Got to the point where a started questioning my ability to communicate.Well after thousands of dollars in scrap and rework he admits to me today that the reason for this is he can't see the problem because he needs glasses :bonk: I don't know why but this never dawned on me even after going through something similiar years ago.So I'm going to push for mandatory eye testing along with our yearly hearing test under prevent action.
Depending on your process (painting, color matching, wire color, etc.) don't forget to include a test for color blindness. Had a problem with that some years back with a technician who had primary responsibility for our powder coating line.

Wayne
 

gard2372

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Re: Eye sight testing

When I was in the inspection department, we needed regular annual eye testing. I was a Level II NDT inspector in a few different methods. Yes, even a common visual inspection has a certification in NDT (Non-Destructive Testing). I have attached a link to a Q&A article on the Jager Eye Tests we had to perform annually.

http://www.asnt.org/publications/tnt/tnt2-4/tnt2-4inbox.htm


A Certified Level III NDT can train and certify personnel to the Level I or II for VT Visual Testing if you situation warrants it.

I'll be happy to provide more on this if you like. Also, Jennifer Kirley knows a lot about NDT (Former Navy NDT Tech) though she may have to dust off her old 10X loop to remember what one looks like:rolleyes:
 

gard2372

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Re: Eye sight testing

Here are a few more links with Visual Testing Certification and Requirements. I found this website at the beginning of my NDT training several years ago when I was an inspector and it helped me to understand many aspects of inspection I would not have otherwise thought of.

Visual and Optical Testing (VT)
Visual inspection involves using an inspector's eyes to look for defects. The inspector may also use special tools such as magnifying glasses, mirrors, or borescopes to gain access and more closely inspect the subject area. Visual examiners follow procedures that range from simple to very complex.

(Source NDT Resource Center © Copyright 2001 Iowa State University
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http://www.ndt-ed.org/EducationReso...e/PenetrantTest/Introduction/visualacuity.htm

http://www.ndt-ed.org/educationreso.../PenetrantTest/Introduction/lightresponse.htm

http://www.ndt-ed.org/Careers/Certification/Certification.htm
 
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Re: Eye sight testing

qcman said:
I'm going to push for mandatory eye testing along with our yearly hearing test under prevent action.
I think that's a good idea. We have that requirement too, due to EN473:2000, Non Destructive Testing - Qualification and certification of NDT Personnel - General Principles.

/Claes
 
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