1、SSPC-QP 7May 1, 2003Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004 8-51SSPC: The Society for Protective CoatingsQUALIFICATION PROCEDURE NO. 7Procedure for Evaluating Painting Contractors With Limited Industrial Work Experience1. Scope1.1 The procedure describes a method for evaluating the qualifi cations of f
2、i eld painting contracting fi rms with less than 6 months industrial painting experience. The procedure defi nes minimum requirements for this qualifi cation.1.2 The procedure determines if a painting contractor has the personnel, organization, qualifi cations, procedures, and knowledge to perform s
3、urface preparation and coating application of the required quality for complex steel structures under the conditions and restrictions specifi ed by the owner. 1.3 The procedure encompasses assessment of resources to perform fi eld application of coatings in the industrial market. Specialty applicati
4、ons, such as lining materials, bituminous products, galvanizing, metallizing, etc., are not covered by the requirements of this standard procedure. 1.4 Meeting the requirements of this special qualifi cation program is not equivalent to SSPC certifi cation (e.g., QP 1 or QP 2). Firms meeting require
5、ments of this procedure have not been observed by a qualifi ed auditor performing coating operations in the fi eld on a complex steel structure project.1.5 This procedure qualifi es contractors only for contracts that are specifi cally designated by owners or their represen-tatives as being open to
6、bids from contractors who meet the requirements described below.2. Description and Use2.1 DEFINITIONS: Auditor: The person possessing the necessary technical competence to review contractors submittals, conduct on-site audits of contractors, and report results to the qualifying agency (henceforth SS
7、PC) in compliance with the requirements of this procedure and the written requirements of the formal audit program.Competent Person: One who is capable of identifying exist-ing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees
8、, the public, and the environment, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. OSHA requires a competent person on-site during ex-posure-producing operations.Painting Contractor: An individual or fi rm whose primary business is providing surface preparation and co
9、ating appli-cation services in the industrial, marine, or heavy commercial markets.Qualifying Agency: The body responsible for development, maintenance, and operation of the program to ensure uniform compliance with the provisions of this procedure. In this pro-cedure SSPC is the qualifying agency.Q
10、ualifi cation: The procedure by which written assurance is given that a contractor conforms to the prescribed set of conditions or requirements of this procedure.Procedure: The sequence of steps taken to carry out a par-ticular course of action.2.2 USAGE: The qualifi cation procedure may be used by
11、a residential, commercial, or light industrial contractor desiring to enter the heavy industrial market and/or to become qualifi ed to SSPC-QP 1 and QP 2.2.3 FUNCTIONS TO BE EVALUATED: The procedure identifi es fi ve function areas to be evaluated depending upon the qualifi cation category sought: M
12、anagement Procedures; Technical Procedures; Quality Control Procedures; Personnel Qualifi cations; Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance Programs; including proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste. General requirements for each of these function areas are presented in Section 3.2.4 EVA
13、LUATION PLANNING: SSPC must develop criteria or rating plans to evaluate each contractor against this standard. SSPC shall also determine which of the specifi c critical items within the fi ve function areas are to be evaluated for subsequent follow-up or evaluation, ensuring the items evaluated are
14、 the same for all contractors. The sequence of steps for conducting an evaluation within this program is outlined in Section 5. The auditor will perform the evaluation, in each instance.SSPC-QP 7May 1, 2003Editorial Revisions November 1, 20048-523. Referenced Standards3.1 The latest issue, revision,
15、 or amendment of the stan-dards shall govern, unless otherwise specifi ed.3.2 SSPC STANDARDSSSPC Guide 7 Guide for the Disposal of Lead-Contaminated Surface Preparation DebrisSSPC-QP 1 Standard Procedure for Painting Contractors (Field Application to Complex Industrial Structures)SSPC-QP 2 Standard
16、Procedure for Evaluat-ing the Qualifi cations of Painting Contractors to Remove Hazardous PaintGeneral Qualifi cation Requirements4.1 QUALIFICATION CATEGORIES: This procedure defi nes two qualifi cation categories: Category 1Surface Preparation and Coating Application and Category 2 Hazard-ous Paint
17、 Removal in Conjunction with Coating Operations.4.1.1 Firms seeking qualifi cation under Category 1 shall meet all the requirements of Sections 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5.1, 4.5.4, 4.5.5, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.6.4 and 4.6.6. 4.1.2 Firms seeking qualifi cation under Category 2 (Hazard-ous Paint Removal) shall meet
18、 all the requirements of Category 1 plus those of Sections 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.6.3, and 4.6.5. 4.2 MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES: The applicant must demonstrate adequate procedures for disseminating company policy and for personnel, administrative and fi nancial manage-ment as follows:4.2.1 Contractor Policy: T
19、he contractor shall have:a. Written policies on quality, safety and health, and environmental compliance.b. Written procedures for disseminating company poli-cies to personnel within the organization.4.2.2 Organization and Personnel: The contractor shall have:a. An organizational chart showing divis
20、ion of respon-sibility within the company.b. A list of names, titles, duties, and job descriptions for key personnel (management, technical, quality control, safety, health and environmental compli-ance). Each job description shall state the experience, licenses, certifi cations and training, and re
21、fresher courses required for each position.4.2.3 Administrative and Management Procedures: The contractor shall provide:a. A brief, written description of the contractors method of fi nancial record keeping.b. Procedures used for contract estimating and schedul-ing, and for keeping track of job cost
22、s.c. Procedures used to review specifi cations and other bid documents.d. Formal procedures for learning about and meeting current federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.4.3 TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: The contractor shall have adequate technical resources, suitable job con
23、version procedures, and appropriate equipment and facilities to perform work. The contractor shall provide the following:4.3.2 Technical Resources:a. A list of technical societies, trade associations, other industry groups, or Internet resources utilized by the contractor to keep abreast of technolo
24、gy develop-ments.b. Verifi cation that the company maintains a library of current SSPC and other technical standards ap-propriate for types of work the contractor intends to compete for and obtain. 4.3.3 Procedures: Formal procedures, which are used to convert job specifi cations into fi eld work or
25、ders, job plans, etc., including procedures for:a. Logging receipt of specifi cations and revisions and recording who gets copies, as well as removing ob-solete or superseded documents from active fi les.b. Documenting communication that notes exceptions to specifi cations or other clarifi cations.c
26、. Communicating specifi cation requirements to site-based personnel.d. Quality assurance programs (where used). Work procedures should specifi cally defi ne quality control methods and criteria. e. Safety, health and environmental compliance pro-grams.4.3.4 Equipment and Facilities:a. List of contra
27、ctor-owned or leased equipment.b. Formal description of maintenance and repair proce-dures utilized for equipment, including repair logs.4.4. QUALITY CONTROL: The contractor must demon-strate that it has proper inspection and recording procedures for job quality control.4.4.1 Inspection Procedures a
28、nd Recording Systems: The contractor must demonstrate the following:SSPC-QP 7May 1, 2003Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004 8-53a. That standards and specifi cations for coating inspec-tion work are available to QC personnel.b. That a system for maintaining and fi ling in-process inspection reports
29、 exists.c. That inspection equipment and calibration standards and procedures are available.d. That procedures for on-site quality control personnel to stop non-conforming work exist.e. That procedures for verifying proper coating applica-tion have been established.f. That procedures exist for site
30、personnel to ensure that each major operation (e.g., surface prepara-tion, primer, intermediate and topcoat application) is inspected, if a site specifi c inspection or quality plan is not specifi ed by the facility owner.4.5 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS4.5.1 Quality Control Supervisor: At a minimum, th
31、e designated Quality Control Supervisor must: a. Have successfully completed formal training programs in quality control and inspection procedures from a training provider approved by SSPC, and b. Have a minimum of 3-5 years varied coatings industry experience.4.5.2 Competent Persons: Evidence or do
32、cumentation shall be furnished that the competent person shall have had at least 32 hours training (SSPC C-3 course or equivalent). 4.5.2.1 Evidence or documentation shall be furnished that the competent person shall have had: a. A minimum of two years industrial painting fi eld ex-perience.b. Exper
33、ience in safety practices relevant to industrial painting.c. Experience in waste handling procedures relevant to industrial painting d. Experience in environmental monitoring relevant to industrial painting.4.5.3 Safety Coordinator: At a minimum, the safety co-ordinator must have a minimum of 40 hou
34、rs of training by an approved training provider in industrial hygiene and safety. This person may be on the contractors staff, or the contractor may utilize the services of an industrial hygiene or safety profes-sional with knowledge of hazardous coating removal operations. The safety coordinator is
35、 to be available for consultation on compliance issues as they arise. Since the competent person is required to be on site to implement all compliance activities, it is not necessary for the safety coordinator to be on site at all times. However, the safety coordinator should be available for consul
36、tation as needed. 4.5.4 Quality Control Inspectors: Requirements for des-ignated quality control inspectors are defi ned. At a minimum, inspectors employed by the contractor must have formal training in quality control and inspection procedures and at least two years experience in the industrial pai
37、nting industry.4.5.5 Craftspersons: The contractor shall provide evi-dence of:a. A program to ensure that persons hired to perform surface preparation and coating application are qualifi ed. Training, if necessary, must be available to and utilized by qualifi ed workers, including training required
38、to meet regulatory requirements.b. A method for monitoring profi ciency of workers per-forming surface preparation and coating application and relevant documentation exists.4.6 SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM: The contractor must possess a written safety and health program in confor-mance with US OSHA Saf
39、ety have provisions to maintain safety records; and provide access to safety resource material as follows:4.6.1 Safety Procedures and Record-Keeping Sys-tems: a. Document all safety education meetings and related activities.b. Have a formal procedure for conducting pre-job safety or hazard analysis.
40、 c. Hold and document pre-job safety meetings.d. Report accidents in accordance with regulations.e. Have a formal procedure for determining the profi -ciency of the safety and loss control program.f. Have formal safety procedures and training for op-erating specialized equipment.g. Have adequate per
41、sonal protective equipment and an established, formal system to check the effectiveness and maintenance of the equipment.h. Have a procedure to ensure that available employ-ees trained in fi rst aid are on all sites where work is performed on complex structures.i. A procedure to keep records of non-
42、compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and documenta-tion that corrective actions are taken to avoid repeat violations.4.6.2 Resource Materials: a. Maintain a list of available safety resource materi-als.b. Operate a formal procedure for acquiring safety information and materials. c.
43、 Operate a formal procedure to ensure that safety information and materials referenced in submittals are available to on-site personnel.SSPC-QP 7May 1, 2003Editorial Revisions November 1, 20048-544.6.3 Environmental Compliance Plan: The contrac-tor shall have a written plan to protect the environmen
44、t from hazardous coating debris generated at the job site. This plan, shall include, at a minimum:a. An environmental protection plan detailing how the contractor will control discharges to air, soil, and water.b. A hazardous waste materials management and disposal plan. (See SSPC-Guide 7 and 40 CFR
45、, sub-chapter 1, Solid Wastes, Parts 260-263 and 268).4.6.4 The contractors written safety, health, and environ-mental compliance programs must be reviewed and formally approved in writing by a recognized industrial hygiene (i.e. CIH) or safety professional (i.e. CSP), and by the fi rms executive ma
46、nagement.4.6.5 Monitoring Plan: The contractor shall have a writ-ten procedure specifying criteria for monitoring emissions of hazardous substances and a resulting action plan for the competent person overseeing deleading or other hazardous paint removal operations. The plan shall require the compet
47、ent person to be on site at all times (unless otherwise authorized) during operations resulting in exposure to hazardous sub-stances. Instructions shall require this person, without regard for production pressures, to stop non-conforming operations (i.e., work that deviates from the safety, health,
48、and environmental compliance programs). This procedure shall also provide for a qualifi ed back up person in the event the oversight or competent person is absent from the job site during exposure producing operations.4.6.6 The contractor shall have procedures and policies in place to ensure that th
49、e contractors worker safety, health, and environmental compliance plans are enforced. 5. Evaluation Sequence5.1 SUBMITTAL OF WRITTEN APPLICATION PACK-AGE: The initial step is to request an application form and instructions. The request, along with an application fee must be submitted to the qualifying agency.The application process involves gathering required information about the contractor or shop as described in the application form. This information and documentation will be submitted to the qualifying agency at the same time as the formal application for qualifi cation.5.2 REVIEW
