ASME B31Q:2006 pdf download Pipeline Personnel Qualification
ability – the mental and physical capacity to perform a taskabnormal operating condition (AOC) – a condition that may indicate a malfunction of a component ordeviation from normal operations that may: (a) Indicate a condition exceeding design limits; or (b)Result in a hazard(s) to persons,property,or the environment.
affected individual – an individual who performs a covered task(s) or who has qualification programimplementation responsibility.
covered task – those tasks which can affect the safety or integrity of the pipeline.DI analysis – an analysis that explores the difficulty (D) and importance () of each task.DIF analysis – an analysis that explores the difficulty (D), importance (l) and frequency ofperformance (F)of each task
direct and observe – the process by which a qualified individual oversees the work activities of a non-qualified individuals), and is able to take immediate corrective action when necessary.
entity – any individual or organization utilizing any portion of this standard to develop or implementa qualification program or portion thereof, including pipeline operators, contractors, subcontractors.service providers. etc.
evaluation -a process established to determine an individual’s ability to perform a covered task. Theterm can be used to refer to the process, instrument(s) or both. The process may entail one or moreevaluation methods or one or more distinct evaluation instruments.
evaluation criteria – the specific knowledge and skill an individual must possess and demonstrate tobe qualified to perform a covered task.
evaluation instrument -the aterials that are used to conduct an evaluation, including but not limitedto: written, oral interview, and performance evaluation materials.
evalualor an individual selected or credentialed to conduct performance or ora interviewevaluations to determine if the individual is qualified.
knowledge -a body ofinformation applied directly to the performance of a taskmutual aid -pipeline operator personnel assistance (aid) provided to another pipeline operator in theperformance of covered tasks.
on-the-job training – instruction at or near the work setting.performance – demonstration of the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) required to complete atask
performance – a means of confirming that an individual performs coveredmonitoring – tasks in accordance with applicable standards or procedures.
personnel – individuals who perform covered tasks.
personnel qualification – the results of the process under which individuals become qualified inaccordance with this standard.
pipeline -all parts of physical facilities through which gas, hazardous liquids or carbon dioxide movesin transportation,including pipe, valves, fittings, flanges (including bolts and gaskets), regulators.pressure vessels,pulsation dampeners, relief valves, and other appurtenances attached to pipe.
compressor units,metering stations, regulator stations, pumping units, breakout tanks and fabricatedassemblies.
proctor – one selected to administer a written examination
qualified – an individual that has been evaluated and can:
(a) perform assigned covered tasks; and
(b) recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
revocation – cancellation of an individual’s qualification to perform an identified covered task(s)
safety or integrity – the state of a pipeline being operationally sound (as affected by maintenance.construction, and operation activities) or having the ability to withstand the stresses imposed duringoperations.
skill – the ability to perform mental and physical activities acquired or developed through training orexperience.
span of control – the maximum number of non-qualified individuals that a qualified individual can
direct and observe performing a covered task.subject matter expert (SME) – an individual who possesses knowledge and experience in theprocess/discipline they represent.
subsequent qualification – a process to evaluate, for continued qualification, an individualwho is currently qualified to perform a covered task.
suspension – temporary prevention of a qualified individual from performing identified coveredtask(s).