During your site visit and inspection, the client’s consultant or commonly asked as quality control inspector will be verifying the quality of the work carried out by the construction team. They will accompany you during the entire inspection period. So, what tools a quality control inspector brings with him to the site so that he/she could inspect effectively to ensure quality is maintained in products and services.
Remember that you are now the first point of contact for the company you are working for as such you are the ambassador for the day and thus should present yourself in a professional manner. Before leaving the office premises, the quality control inspector at first cross check the things he/she requires during the site visit. Then proceed ahead!
Quality control inspectors take the responsibility to do the job best way possible in their first attempt for your company and for yourself. Before getting into the tools they require while on your site surveillance and inspection, you need to make sure your personal protective equipment is up to scratch and is maintained.
As you know before you even get to the site if your personal protective equipment is not complete, you’ll not gain access so don’t run with the risk of being turned away from the site for such a rooky error. If your site visit should be to an oil and gas field, the quality control inspectors will need certification and clearances to work on the specified area. These are often given by the client and require a leeway of at least a few working days before issued. Don’t fall foul of not having access permission. If you are unsure, check with your supervisor.
The quality control inspector will need a top-rated retractable measuring tape for checking the parameters of the works completed and to ensure the consultant or clients representative understands the work has been undertaken as per the specification of the job drawing. It may be the case that the quality control inspector will not be fully equipped for the site visit due to his/her lack of preparation but you are prepared and can offer the tape for measurement while on site.
Quality control inspectors always need a spirit level for checking the plumb of the verticals and the levels of the horizontals. Small spirit levels work fine, but quality control inspectors prefer to use the larger level as part of their essentials so that they can cover all aspects of checks.
A good quality control inspector will always carry a camera as part of the essential tools during site inspection. This helps them photograph any areas that require remedial attention and use the photo to provide evidence as per needed. Once the clicked photographs allow quality control inspectors to record areas that don’t comply with the original specification and reports, they are immediately submitted to the manufacturer or construction team to enforce the instructions set by the quality control inspector and clearly identify the areas that needs attention.
It is understood that quality control inspector needs to take notes while visiting the site; thus, having pen and notebook helps you make any comments which manufacturer would take into account for re-compliance
Elcometer is a true companion to quality control inspectors. It guarantees the quality control inspector to verity the structure and thicknesses while on site for inspection and surveillance.
If your company or company’s contractor has undertaken onsite welding, then you will need a welding gauge as part of your essential site visit tools. The quality control inspector will check weld thickness as well as weld angles to evaluate weld penetration and structural soundness.
It is the responsibility of qualified quality control inspectors to understand what type of site visit they are attending and thus be sufficiently equipped. Preparation is the key to a successful site visit. As a quality control inspector, be prepared and equipped with the essential tools for you proceed with your job in a professional manner. There is nothing worse than feeling embraced and looking like a donkey in front of the client.
So, get in touch with the professional quality control inspectors from China Inspection Service and comply with your clients’ requirement lists!
Dear Aaron,
Now everything perfect. Thanks indeed for your services you have a good product at very competitive pricing.
I will consider giving future pre-shipment inspections to your company.
Best Regards.
Francisco Guerra
Smart Market Development
