THE APPLIED INSPECTION
NEWSLETTER

Issue No. 65 - January 2000

FROM THE EDITOR

One Company
From 1st January 2000 the whole of Applied Inspection will be trading under one name, Applied Inspection Ltd.

The directors wish to thank all staff for working so hard throughout 1999. We wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone at, or associated with Applied Inspection.

PERSONNEL
Christmas Dinner and Dance
This year's dinner and dance will be held at the Shoulder of Mutton pub at Hardstoft, Near Holmewood, on Wednesday 29th December at 7.30 pm. Those who have put their names down to go should arrive between 7.00 and 7.30 as dinner will be served at 7.45.

Good Luck Steve
Best wishes to Steve Redshaw on his forthcoming hospital visit. Let's hope they sort it out this time so he can sit down for his Christmas Dinner.

David Baker - Journalist?
David had an article published in the Derby Evening Telegraph newspaper, circulation about 125,000, on 30th November 1999. It was entitled "Adventures at School Camp". David recalled 'the great excitement generated by a summer camp trip to Wales in the fifties, when he was a Derby schoolboy'. The article covered about half of the page and included four photographs.

Congratulations
To the following who have passed PCN re-certification and ASNT initial examinations:
Clive Millard - PCN Level 2 UT (Wrought Products) and ASNT Level 2 VT
Pat Slater - PCN Level 2 MT and PT and ASNT Level 2 VT
Keith Dashper - PCN Level 2 RT (Welds) and ASNT Level 2 VT
Doug Thomas - PCN Level 2 MT, PT and RT (Welds)
Tom Donegan - PCN Level 2 MT, PT, RT (Welds) and UT (Wrought Products)
Martin Long - PCN Level 2 RT (Welds)
Bob Theaker - ASNT Level 2 VT
John Morris - ASNT Level 2 VT
Steve Wilkes - ASNT Level 2 VT

The National Lottery
The Applied Inspection lottery syndicate is run by Dawn Andrews and Keith Dashper at Holmewood. There are currently 28 members who each pay £1.00 per week (stopped at source) which is put on the Saturday lottery. Anyone who is not a member, and who would like to join, should contact Dawn or Keith.

Our winnings to date are as follows:
1995 - £160.00 (40 weeks)
1996 - £297.00 (52 weeks)
1997 - £220.00 (52 weeks)
1998 - £251.00 (52 weeks)
January, 1999 - £30.00 (5 weeks)
February, 1999 - £10.00 (4 weeks)
March, 1999 - £10.00 (4 weeks)
April, 1999 - £30.00 (4 weeks)
May, 1999 - £50.00 (5 weeks)
June, 1999 - £0.00 (4 weeks)
July, 1999 - £40.00 (5 weeks)
August, 1999 - £30.00 (4 weeks)
September, 1999 - £30.00 (4 weeks)
October, 1999 - £0.00 (4 weeks)
6 November, 1999 - £0.00
13 November, 1999 - £20.00
20 November, 1999 - £20.00
27 November, 1999 - £20.00
4 December, 1999 - £0.00
11 December, 1999 - £0.00
An additional £150.00 has been spent from our winnings in an attempt to win the three roll over jackpots in 1996. Any errors in the above list will be corrected as soon as possible.

Quotation
"Old the proverb, old but true - age should think, and youth should do."
D'ARCY THOMPSON

QUALITY & TRAINING

PCN Training and Examinations at Burton
Applied Inspection is now approved to carry out PCN training courses on behalf of the Welding Institute (TWI). Alan Bartlett has attended a training course at TWI and is now approved as a PCN trainer in RT, MT, UT Welds, MT, PT and VT.

The first training course is being run this month (December). Six staff employees from Holmewood and Burton are attending the two-week Radiography course, with Alan as the tutor.

Standards and Specifications
There has been no update this month from BSI PLUS update service of controlled standards and specifications held by Applied Inspection.

NDT Training
The answers to the questions on Ultrasonics in last month's NEWSLETTER are as follows:

1)  A    2)  D 3)  C    4)  C

Here are some more questions, this time on Radiography:

1) The kilovoltage applied to an x-ray tube affects:
    A. the quality of the beam.
    B. the intensity of the beam.
    C. both A and B above.
    D. neither A nor B above.

2) Filters placed between the x-ray tube and specimen tend to reduce scatter radiation undercutting the specimen:
    A. by absorbing the longer wavelength components of the primary beam.
    B. by absorbing the shorter wavelength components of the primary beam.
    C. by absorbing backscatter radiation.
    D. decreasing the intensity of the beam.

3) Besides serving as a filter, screens of high atomic number, such as lead and lead antimony, also:
    A. decrease the source-to-film distance needed for a proper radiograph.
    B. provide some image intensifying action.
    C. permit the use of higher speed film.
    D. decrease the graininess in a radiograph.

4) The range of thickness over which densities are obtained that are satisfactory for interpretation is a measure of the:
    A. subject contrast of a radiograph.
    B. sensitivity of a radiograph.
    C. latitude of a radiograph.
    D. definition of a radiograph.

Quotation
"If you want to kill an idea, get a committee working on it."
ANON

Quality at Applied Inspection
As do most other companies, Applied Inspection has a number of statements relating to its position on that subject. They are Vision, Mission, Quality, Training, Health & Safety, Environmental, Equal Opportunities and Alcohol & Drugs.

These statements are contained in the Company Rules booklet, available at each site on the Notice Board, and the Health & Safety booklet, issued to all employees. In addition, from time to time we also publish the statements in the NEWSLETTER. Here's our 'Vision' for the new millennium and our Training Policy:

Vision Statement
Applied Inspection aims to be internationally renowned for its supply to industry of first class nondestructive testing (NDT), engineering inspection and consultancy services.

Training Policy Statement
The company is committed to the training and development of its workforce at all levels. The aim is to enhance the organisations capabilities through continuous performance improvement and develop excellence for its customers.

Each employee will be appraised at least once per year in order to review and improve performance and to explore ways of developing the individual for his/her current and future roles in line with the company's objectives.

Appropriate means for the development of individuals will be used. These may include:

o Internal and external training courses
o Coaching and counseling
o Setting improvement targets
o Task assignments, projects and secondments
o Team involvement
o Job rotation

All employees are encouraged to improve and develop their skills, knowledge and abilities through further education and reading.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Site Radiography
Remember the following points that must be observed when carrying out gamma radiography on site:

1. You are required to carry with you a copy of the local rules (Company Rules, Health & Safety) and be familiar with them, including contingency plans.

2. Drivers are required to carry with them their certificate applicable to Class 7 (radioactive) dangerous goods, or internal training certificate, as appropriate.

3. The dose limit at the barrier must not exceed 7.5 mSvh-1.

4. The source must be monitored after every exposure to ensure that it has returned.

5. Local shielding / collimation must be used whenever possible.

CONTACTS

Holmewood, Derbyshire: Tel: 01246 851864 (3 Lines) Fax: 01246 852243
Burton, Staffordshire: Tel: 01283 515163 (3 Lines) Fax: 01283 539729
Cleckheaton, W Yorks: Tel/Fax: 01274 869900
Glasgow, Scotland: Tel/Fax: 0141 3355191
Internet Website: www.appliedinspection.co.uk

Published by: Applied Inspection Ltd., Holmewood, Chesterfield, UK. Editor: D K Thomas 15/12/1999

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