1. Alison B. Kaelin, ASQ-CQA KTA-Tator, Inc.
Comparison of Documentation, Hold Point and Quality Control Training Requirements in SSPC Contractor QP1, QP3, QP6 and QP8 Standards
This one-hour webinar reviews the requirements for training, hold point inspection and documentation in various SSPC QP Standards
Alison B. Kaelin, ASQ-CQA
KTA-Tator, Inc.

2. Introduction Webinar Content:
General Overview of SSPC QP (PCCP) standards
Overview of scope and content of QP1, QP3, QP6, QP8
Comparison of requirements for:
Personnel Training
Initial
Refresher
Summary of Required Programs, Technical Capabilities, Quality Control and Safety and Health
Required QC Documentation

3. Learning Objectives/Outcomes
Completion of this webinar will enable the participant to:
Describe overall QP1, QP3, QP6, QP8 requirements
Describe the training requirements for personnel for each standard
Understand the minimum program requirements
Understand minimum hold points and documentation requirements
There are four learning outcomes or objectives for this webinar. Completing this webinar will enable you to:
Describe overall QP1, QP3, QP6, QP8 requirements
Describe the training requirements for QC and other personnel
Understand the minimum required hold points identified in the procedures
Document the minimum hold points identified in the procedures

4. SSPC Contractor Certification Program
Based on consensus standards
Only nationally recognized program for
pre-qualification
independent contractor evaluation
Each program reviews the painting contractor's ability to provide quality work in compliance with applicable safety, health and environmental standards

5. Types of SSPC Contractor Certifications
QP 1 evaluates contractors who perform surface preparation and industrial coating application on steel structures in the field (2008)
QP 6 evaluates the qualifications of industrial thermal spray (metallizing) contractors in the field and shop (2010)
QP 8 certification evaluates the qualifications of contractors installing coatings or surfacing on concrete (2003)

6. Types of SSPC Contractor Certifications
QP 3 evaluates a contracting company's ability to perform surface preparation and protective coating application in a fixed shop facility (2010).
This is a joint AISC/SSPC Standard
Three categories of shop certification:
Enclosed Shop
Covered Shop
Open (Exposed) Shop

7. Why Do we Need Certified Contractors?
Contractor certification covers the entire organization not just specific individuals
Contractor certification verifies:
Has written program and procedures in place to achieve specified requirements
Staff meets minimum requirements for competence, awareness and training
Health, safety and environmental compliance
Minimum documentation requirements

8. Management Procedures
Each of the standards have requirements for “Management Procedures”
Management Procedures include:
Policy
Commitment for written policies on quality, safety, health and environmental compliance
Written procedures for disseminating information throughout the organization

9. Management Procedures (c0nt.)
Organization and Personnel
Organizational Chart
Names, Titles, Duties and Job Descriptions
Biographical Information (QP3 only)

10. Management Procedures (c0nt.)
Administrative and Management Procedures
Financial Recordkeeping
Review of job specifications and bid documents
Procedures for regulatory compliance
Identify person responsible for tracking (QP1 only)
Procedures of contract estimating, scheduling and cost accounting (QP6 and QP8 only)
Procedures for evaluating each job function and required training (QP8 only)

11. Management Procedures (c0nt.)
Administrative and Management Procedures QP1 Only
Confirmation by CPA or equal of accounting practices
Procedure for distribution of specifications to employees
Information of business entity
Documentation that subcontractors comply with QP1 requirements

12. Management Procedures (c0nt.)
QP3 only
Purchasing procedure and minimum data requirements
Subcontractor evaluations
Qualification and evaluation of vendors
Minimum quality records established
Material identification, storage and certification
Non-conformances and corrective and preventive action

13. Technical Capabilities
Each of the standards have requirements for “Technical Capabilities” that include:
Technical Resources and Libraries
Specific standards and resources are defined for each QP program
Procedures
Procedures for reviewing, logging and transmitting information related to the project to applicable personnel

14. Technical Capabilities (Cont.)
Experience, Facilities and Equipment
List of current and recently completed projects including product, scope, personnel, equipment, etc.
Equipment maintenance and repair procedures and logs
Specific process and inspection instrument equipment (QP3 only)
Facility plan and equipment lists (QP3 only)

15. Technical Capabilities
Technical capability requirements related to personnel qualifications vary dramatically between standards and are discussed in multiple sections of each standard
Personnel Qualification requirements will be discussed by individual standards at the end of this webinar
Make sure to mention WHY they differ. Different committees, different time frames, etc. QP3 is influenced also by AISC requirements and members.

16. Quality Control – Inspection Procedures
Each of the standards have requirements for written Inspection Procedures that include:
Applicable standards and specifications
System for maintaining records
Job specific equipment and calibration requirements
Inspection of each major operation or hold point

17. Quality Control – Inspection Procedures (Cont.)
Managing, documenting and reporting Non conformances (QP1, QP3, and QP6 only)
Adequate lighting (QP8 only)
Concrete specific procedure requirements (QP8 only)
QC Manual (QP8 only)
Technical Requirements (ASTM D6237) and calibration standards
Contract specific requirements
Corrective action process (QP1 and QP3 only)

18. Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance
Each of the standards (except QP3) have requirements for written Safety and Health Procedures or Program that include:
Documentation of safety education meetings
Process for conducting hazard assessments
Process for formal management review of safety records and plans on annual basis
Personal protection equipment
Accident reporting

19. Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance (Cont.)
Documentation of safety education meetings
Process for conducting hazard assessments
Process for formal management review of safety records and plans on annual basis
Personal protective equipment
Accident reporting
Safety and loss control (QP6 and QP1 only)
Provisions for first aid
Safety procedures for equipment

20. Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance (Cont.)
Environmental Compliance (QP1 and QP8 only) Procedures addressing:
Disposal of hazardous waste
Disposal of waste water (QP1 only)
VOC compliant materials (QP1 only)
Protection of air, soil and water (QP8 only)
Note: control of hazardous paint and debris related to lead and other toxic metals is covered in SSPC QP2.

21. Personnel Qualifications QP1 – Quality Control
Quality Control Supervisor
Quality Control Inspector
Experience
3 years protective coating industry experience
2 years field experience in protective coatings
Training
QCS course and SSPC Coating Inspection Training or equal
Formal Training in the fundamentals of coating inspection including calibration verification and documentation

22. Personnel Qualifications QP1 – Craft Worker Training
Current Standard requires implementation of formal written program addressing:
Skills assessment
Verification of qualifications
Training as needed
A revised standard is in the works and is expected in 2012
The PCCP Committee initiated a CAS QP 1 Execution Plan in March 2011

23. Personnel Qualifications CAS QP1 Execution Plan
Applicable to project greater than $50,000
January 1 through December 1, 2012
Begin qualifying selected personnel within their organizations to become eligible to take the CAS Level II Interim Exam
January 15, 2012
Have CAS Level II Interim staff OR
Submit a “CAS Execution Plan” with application
January 1, 2013 Have CAS Level II Interim staff

24. Proposed CAS Crew Definition for initial phase-in in 2013
One CAS for minimum 5 crew members holding the blast nozzle and spray gun
If contract:
exceeds $50,000 for painting
Scope of work includes abrasive blast cleaning or spray application
Industrial and Marine Steel/Metal Structures

25. Proposed CAS Crew Definition for initial phase-in in 2013
CAS requirement can be waived when:
Owner-specifies craft worker certification (e.g. USN C-7; C-12, etc.)
Owner exemption from craft-worker certification (e.g. MD SHA)
Crews with less than five craft-workers holding the blast nozzle and spray gun

26. Personnel Qualifications CAS QP1 Execution Plan
January 1, 2013
One (1) CAS Certified Level II-Interim craft-worker on each painting crew, regardless of crew size, during blast cleaning and spray application (Atmospheric and Immersion Service)
January 1, 2014
One (1) CAS Certified Level II-Interim craft-worker to every three (3) non certified craft-workers (25%) on each painting crew

27. Personnel Qualifications CAS QP1 Execution Plan
January 1, 2016 – 50% CAS Level II-Interim / crew
January 1, 2018 – 75% CAS Level II-Interim / crew
January 1, – 75% CAS Level II-Full / crew

28. Personnel Qualifications CAS Interim Status
Pre Requisite Item #1
Pre Requisite Item #2
Pre Requisite Item #3
Cert Exam
Verifiable Work Experience
Training Experience
Process A
Pass written exam with a 70% or greater and pass hands-on exam with a 90% or greater
Minimum 2,000 hrs (equivalent to 2 years work experience)
150 CAS hours of accepted formal training
Process B
Minimum 3,000 hrs (equivalent to 3 years work experience)
N/A

29. Personnel Qualifications QP3 – Quality Control
Top Individual
Quality Control Inspector
Experience
Minimum 1 year experience in surface preparation and application of complex coating systems
Inspection of complex coating systems; familiar and proficient with responsibilities and use of inspection equipment and procedures
Qualification
Not defined
By training and experience as defined by Firm and competencies assessed and documented
Training
Documented formal training by qualified in-house or external sourcesbased on ASTM D 3276, Standard Guide for Painting Inspectors (Metal Substrates)

30. Personnel Qualifications QP3 – Production
Formal written program addressing:
Skills assessment
Verification of qualifications
Annual performance assessment
Training as needed
Meet contractual training requirements

31. Personnel Qualifications QP6
Job description and qualification requirements for personnel and
Documentation of training experience and work history of thermal spray supervisor (TSS), thermal spray inspector (TSI) and thermal spray operators (TSO)
Method for monitoring proficiency of workers and inspectors

32. Personnel Qualifications QP6 – Thermal Spray Supervisor
Thermal Spray Supervisor (TSS)
Steel
Concrete
Knowledge
Thermal spraying per CS 23, QP1 and QP3
Thermal spraying of concrete per QP8 and AWS C2.20
Experience
2 years management of SP5 and SP10 jobs
1 year experience and C-7
Training
16 hours theory/quality per CS23
16 hours theory/quality per AWS C2.20
8 hours of documented theoretical, practical, and hands-on quality control instruments from TS supplier or equal
Qualification (initial and every 2 years) under AWS C2.16 and C23 by SSPC or equal

33. Personnel Qualifications QP6
Thermal Spray Inspector (TSI)
Thermal Spray Operator (TSO)
Program for training, qualifying and certifying its thermal spray inspector
*Definition implies training per CS23, and ASTM D 3276
Program for training, qualifying and certifying its thermal spray operator in accordance with AWS C2.16
*Definition states qualification is documented by signed and dated certificate indicating type of equipment, coating and application performed

34. Personnel Qualifications QP8 –Foreman and QC
Job Crew Chief or Foreman
Quality Control Manager
Quality Control Inspector
Experience
2 years experience in concrete coating or surfacing installation as installer, superintendant, project manager, owner or technical representative
Not specified
Training
QC training (general) minimum 8 hours
2-day (16 hour) curriculum on concrete, masonry and cementitious surfaces
2-day (16-hour) ACI course on concrete fundamentals
N/A

35. Personnel Qualifications QP8 – Quality Control
Required Curriculum
Basic Components , Characteristics, Surface Properties
Reasons for Coating and Surfacing
Precautions regarding adhesion
Generic polymer coating and surfacing types
Repair techniques
Pre-preparation, surface preparation, application/installation, inspection and testing.
Required safety, health, and environmental

36. Personnel Qualifications QP8 – Craftpersons
Implement a program to ensure that qualified persons perform work
If necessary, training must be available to workers, including training to meet regulatory requirements
Have a method for monitoring proficiency of workers performing work
Maintain documentation

37. Hold points and Documentation
The standards vary greatly on the level of detail related to requirements for hold points or documentation of inspection
QP1 , QP3 and QP6 are very broad and generally require that the contractor ensures that each major operation (e.g. surface, preparation, primer, intermediate and topcoat application) is properly performed and documented on a daily basis or in accordance with project documents
QP8 requires documentation per the QC manual, contract and as deemed prudent by QC personnel

38. Hold points and Documentation
Each of the standards audit checklists contain detailed lists of hold points and/or documentation required
The initial application for each standard may have additional requirements (that are not in the standard)
Certified contractors should review initial applications on an annual basis to stay informed of new requirements
Several audit checklists and applications have been revised in 2011

39. Initial and Annual Evaluations
SSPC reviews application and programs
Schedules and performs office and field audit(s)
Requires annual internal audit(s) by QP firms
Performs annual scheduled field/office audits
Performs random audits at any time
If findings, contractors have to initiate Corrective Action Plan (CAPs)
Major findings or regulatory citations may trigger Disciplinary Action Criteria (DAC)

40. Job Notifications (QP1 Only)
QP1 requires that SSPC be notified of job in advance
Notification required within 15 days of contract award
There is an online system for notifications
The online systems prompts contractors to provide
Security arrangements
PPE requirements
Directions
Contact Information

41. Summary
During this webinar, we have:
Reviewed the purpose of the contractor QP programs
Described and contrasted the management procedures, technical capabilities, personnel qualifications required by each
Described hold points and documentation requirements
The SSPC website has a wealth of information that is updated frequently
Check audit checklists and initial applications for new information and requirements

42. Thank you for attending! Any questions?
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