WELDING CONSUMABLES CONTROL PROCEDURE

APPROVAL PAGE

FOR
PROJECT TITLE:
REPAIR OF SOKU PWD DISPOSAL LOOP LINE TO ACE LINE WORKS
CONTRACT NUMBER: CW213623

DOCUMENT NO: CW213623- SOKAIJ -QA-6050-00001

AUGUST, 2023

Action Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

Name Bassey Emmanuel Okoro Sunny Eric k. Ehimen

Designation Project Engineer / QA-QC Site Engineer Project Manager

Sign/Date
CLIENT (SPDC)
Action Reviewed by Agreed By Approved By
Name Omon Ehizoyanyan Adeshina
Chukwunalu
Designation QA/QC Coordinator Project Engineer Contract Holder

Sign/Date

Table of Contents
1.0 SCOPE.................................................................................................................................. 5
2.0 RESPONSIBILITILES.............................................................................................................. 5
 2.1 Welding Engineer.......................................................................................................5
2.1.1 Specifying the make, type and classification of the welding electrodes to be used for
qualifying welding procedures.........................................................................5
2.1.2 Reviewing and approving the selection of welding electrodes and Welders to be
utilized on a contract.......................................................................................5
2.1.3 Reviewing and endorsing all welding electrode Test Certification prior to issue of
consumables...................................................................................................5
2.1.4 Assessing any welding consumables which may have been found to be damaged
upon receipt, and to either accept or reject the consumables for use on the
contract..........................................................................................................5
2.2 Welding Inspector......................................................................................................5
2.2.1 Inspection and control of on-site welding electrode stores facilities..........5
2.2.2 Monitoring the control and issue of all welding electrodes on site.............5
2.2.3 Random inspection of welding electrode type and size use during production.
....................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Welding Supervisor....................................................................................................5
2.3.1 Random inspection of welding electrode type and sizes in use during production.
....................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Store Controller......................................................................................................... 5
2.4.1 The control, storage, treatment and issue of all welding consumables.............6
2.4.2 Ensuring that minimum stock levels of all welding electrodes are maintained to
the contract production requirements.........................................................6
2.5 QA/QC Lead............................................................................................................... 6
2.5.1 Compiling and filing all welding electrode Test Certification for inclusion in the contract
documentation records...................................................................................6
2.6 Fabrication Manager..................................................................................................6
2.6.1 Raising Purchase Requisitions to ensure that stocks of regularly used consumable
items are available in enough quantities..........................................................6
3.0 ABBREVIATIONS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6

4.0 METHOD..............................................................................................................................7
4.1 Purchasing Welding Electrode...................................................................................7
4.2 Receipt and Inspection of Welding Electrodes...........................................................8
4.3 Storage of Welding Electrodes other than all Cellulosic and Stainless Steel Electrodes
Supplied in Metal Tins from the Manufacturer..........................................................8
4.4 Storage of Cellulosic Type Electrodes........................................................................9
4.5 Storage of Low Hydrogen Vacuum Packed Electrodes...............................................9
4.6 Storage of all Stainless Steel Electrodes...................................................................10
4.7 Issue and Return of Electrodes................................................................................10
4.8 Issue and Return of Vacuum Packed Electrodes......................................................11
 4.9 Control of (MMA/SMAW Process) Low Hydrogen/High Alloyed Electrodes............11
4.10 Control of MMA/SMAW Stainless Steel Electrodes.................................................13
4.11 Control of MMA/SMAW Cellulosic and Rutile Electrodes........................................14
4.12 Control of Submerged Arc, MIG (GMAW) Filler Wires.............................................14
4.13 Control of Submerged Arc Welding Fluxes..............................................................15
4.0 RECORDS........................................................................................................................... 16
1.0 SCOPE
This document explains the procedure used by STEP-11 INTERNATIONAL NIGERIA LIMITED for the
purchase, storage, handling and issue of all welding consumables for the

RESPONSIBILITILES
1.1 Welding Engineer
The Welding Engineer is answerable to the QA/QC Manager / GM Projects. His responsibilities are as
follows:
- Specifying the make, type, and classification of the welding electrodes to be used for qualifying welding
procedures.

- Reviewing and approving the selection of welding electrodes and Welders to be utilized on a contract.

- Reviewing and endorsing all welding electrode Test Certification prior to issue of consumables.

- Assessing any welding consumables which may have been found to be damaged upon receipt, and to
either accept or reject the consumables for use on the contract.

1.2 Welding Inspector

- The Welding Inspector is answerable to the QA/QC Lead for the control and implementation of this
procedure. His responsibilities are as follows:

- Inspection and control of on-site welding electrode stores facilities.

- Monitoring the control and issue of all welding electrodes on site.

- Random inspection of welding electrode type and size use during production.

1.3 Welding Supervisor

The Welding Superintendent is answerable to the Works Manager for the control and implementation
of this procedure. His responsibilities are as follows:
- Random inspection of welding electrode type and sizes in use during production.

1.4 Store Controller

- The Store Controller is answerable to the Construction Manager for the control and issue of all welding
electrodes, in accordance with this procedure. His responsibilities are:

- The control, storage, treatment, and issue of all welding consumables.

- Ensuring that minimum stock levels of all welding electrodes are maintained to the contract
production requirements.
1.5 QA/QC Lead
- The QA/QC Lead is answerable to the QA/QC Manager for the control, compilation and filing of all
quality records, his main duties include.

- Compiling and filing all welding electrode Test Certification for inclusion in the contract documentation
records.

1.6 Fabrication Manager

- The Fabrication Manager is answerable to the Group Managing Director and in addition he is
responsible for;

- Raising Purchase Requisitions to ensure that stocks of regularly used consumable items are available
in enough quantities.

2.0 ABBREVIATION
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ESAB Elektriska Svetsnings aktiebolaget (Welding Product Manufacturer)
DEP Design and Engineering Practice
WPS Welding Procedure Specification
QA/QC Quality Assurance/Quality Control
NDE Non-Destructive Examination
SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding
GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
DWR Daily Welding Report
RT Radiographic Testing
MT Magnetic Particle Testing
PT Penetrant Testing
VT Visual Examination

3.0 METHOD

3.1 Purchasing Welding Electrode

4.1.1. For each Project, the Construction Manager shall estimate the required quantity of electrode, consumable wire, flux and
gas to complete the Project.

4.1.2 The electrodes, wire, flux and gas shall be fully detailed utilizing the full AWS classifications where possible from the
Approved Welding Procedures for the Project

4.1.3 The ordering and stock quantities shall be as follows:

 4.1.3.1 Electrodes

● Diameter
● Weight
● Classification

4.1.3.2 Consumable Wire

● Diameter
● Reels
● Weight
● Classification

4.1.3.3 Gas

● Bottles

4.1.3.4 Flux

● Kilograms

4.1.4. The Fabrication Manager shall complete a Consumable Estimate Form and shall pass a copy to the Project Manager and he
shall retain a copy.

4.1.5 The Store Controller will be advised by the Project Manager in consultation with the Fabrication Manager, of the minimum
stock levels required for each type of regularly used consumable item.

4.1.6 When the minimum pre-determined consumable stock levels are reached for a particular type, the Store Controller will
advise the Fabrication Manager of the stock level giving details of manufacture, type, grade, size, and quantity.

4.1.7. The Fabrication Manager will advise the Project Manager of future requirements for this item.

4.1.8. The Project Manager shall raise a Purchase Request to replenish the stock.

3.2 Receipt and Inspection of Welding Electrodes.

4.2.1 On receipt of a welding electrode consignment into the stores, the Store Controller will check the consignment against the
delivery note and purchase order to verify correct delivery, identifying the product manufacturer, type, size & quantity. All
welding consumables received will be recorded on the Welding Electrode Received Log.

4.2.2 Welding electrodes received which are damaged or without certification will be quarantined by the store controller who will
raise an overage/shortage/damage report enter the details in the OS&D Register and notify the Welding Engineer who will
notify the QA/QC Lead.

4.2.3. The Welding Engineer will inspect and assess the contents of the damaged packets etc. and then either accept or reject the
electrodes, and annotate the remarks/action section of the OS&D report

4.2.4. The decision made in paragraph 3.2.3 above will be advised to the Store Controller by the Welding Engineer whether to
accept and transfer the electrodes into the welding store or reject and return the same to the supplier.

4.2.5. A copy of the Welding Consumable Test Certificate and Welding Consumable Received log will be verified for compliance
against the applied specification by the Welding Engineer.

4.2.6 The Welding Engineer will review the Welding Consumable Test Certificate, as per paragraph 3.2.5 above, indicating either
acceptance or rejection of the electrodes, and will return a copy of the same to the Store Controller and to the Welding
Inspector for surveillance purposes.
4.2.7. The Welding Engineer shall forward a redlined verified true copy to the Information Management Centre for inclusion in
the quality records for the Project.

4.2.8 Rejected quantities of welding electrodes will be identified with quarantine labels and placed within the stores "Quarantine
Area" to await return to the supplier following advice and arrangements made by the purchasing department.

4.2.9. Accepted quantities of welding consumables will be dated, stamped and stacked upon shelves, not more than five package
layers deep by the Store Controller after having received a copy of the approved test certificate from the Welding
Engineer.

4.2.10.Welding electrodes shall only be issued for use when an approved Consumable Test Certificate has been received from the
Welding Engineer.

4.2.11.Stock rotation shall be achieved by issuing on a date rotational basis e.g., oldest first.

3.3 Storage of Welding Electrodes other than all Cellulosic and Stainless-Steel Electrodes
Supplied in Metal Tins from the Manufacturer.

4.3.1 All welding electrodes will be purchased in sealed containers and stored in dry conditions at a temperature of 2°C above
ambient if the ambient temperature is less than 15°C and at a maximum relative humidity of 60% unless otherwise stated
in the manufacturer’s recommendations.

4.3.2. A calibrated thermometer and humidity indicator will be located within the "Welding Electrode Stores" and this will be checked and recorded
daily on a Welding Store Log Sheet.

4.3.3. The temperature and humidity recorded on the log will be maintained by the Store Controller.

4.3.4. The Welding Inspector will be responsible for ensuring that the Store Controller records the temperature and humidity
conditions (on a daily basis) on the Welding Store Log Sheet.

4.3.5. All welding electrodes will be kept within the manufacturers packaging and will be clearly identified on suitably designed
segregated storage racks, by type and size.

4.3.6. The Welding Inspector shall be advised if any stock is more than one year old. This stock will be examined and any doubtful or
damaged electrodes will be destroyed.

4.3.7. All opened electrode containers will be suitably resealed by the Store Controller to minimize atmospheric contamination. At
no time shall the electrodes be mixed from batch number with those of another batch number within the stores.

4.3.8. Damaged or unidentifiable welding electrodes will be removed from the welding store and destroyed after authorization by
the Welding Engineer.

3.4 Storage of Cellulosic Type Electrodes

4.4.1. All welding electrodes will be purchased in sealed containers and stored in dry conditions. Note: there is no requirement
that these electrodes be stored in heated conditions with a maximum humidity.

4.4.2. The welding electrodes will be kept within the manufacturers packaging and will be clearly identified on suitably designed
segregated racks, by name and size.

4.4.3. All other controls for electrodes shall be as stated in sections 3.3.6, 3.3.7, & 3.3.8 of this procedure.
3.5 Storage of Low Hydrogen Vacuum Packed Electrodes
4.5.1. The electrode packets will be kept separate from other types of electrodes and clearly marked with the manufacturer's name,
classification and size. In order to prevent damage to the electrode coating, no more than five cartons are to be stacked on
top of each other. All electrodes shall be held in their original packaging until ready for direct use

4.5.2. The electrodes shall be stored in suitable dry conditions that comply with the manufacturer’s recommendations. It is not a
requirement to store the electrodes in a warm store because they are protected from the atmosphere. However, the
electrodes can be stored in a heated store of up to 50°C.

4.5.3. The electrode packets will be shelved in such a manner that they are date marked and used in rotation.

3.6 Storage of all Stainless-Steel Electrodes

4.6.1. Stainless steel electrodes shall be received in sealed packaging and kept separate from other types of consumables and
clearly marked with the manufacturers name, classification and size. In order to prevent damage to the electrode coating, no
more than five cartons are to be stacked on top of each other. All electrodes shall be held in their original packaging until
ready for direct use.

4.6.2. The electrodes shall be stored in suitable dry conditions that comply with the manufacturer’s recommendations. It is not a
requirement to store electrodes in a warm store because they are protected from the atmosphere. However, the electrodes
can be stored in a heated store up to 50° C maximum.

4.6.3. The electrode packets will be shelved in such a manner that they are used in rotation and date marked to assist material
control.

4.6.4. Stainless steel electrodes received in cardboard containers will be stored as electrodes in Section 3.3 of this procedure.

3.7 Issue and Return of Electrodes

4. 7 .1. The Welding Engineer shall issue the Store Controller a Contract Welding Details Sheet, detailing the type of electrodes,
sizes, approved Welding Procedure Specifications and Welders qualified for work on a particular Project.

4. 7 .2. When a Welder requires electrodes, the Store Controller shall record the required information on a Welding Consumable
Issue and return Form. He will also record the electrode batch numbers and baking records, Welding Procedure Specification
numbers and date of issue such that weld deposits are traceable through the welder identity/consumable issue date. A
maximum quantity of 40 electrodes may be issued at one time.

4.7.3. Low hydrogen/high alloyed welding electrodes will be issued into heated quivers as detailed in 3.9.12 to 3.9.16 of this
procedure.

4.7.4. Stainless steel electrodes will be issued into heated quivers as detailed in 3.9.11 to 3.9.15 of this procedure.

4. 7 .5. All other types of welding electrodes will be issued into suitable clean containers identified with the welder’s name and ID
number.

4.7.6. No welder will be issued with more than one type of electrode at any time.

4.7.7. Returned low hydrogen/high alloyed welding electrodes will be dealt with as detailed in 3.9.10 and 3.9.11 of this procedure.

4.7.8. Returned stainless steel electrodes will be dealt with as detailed in 3.10.6 of this procedure.

4.7.9. All other types of welding electrodes will be returned to the Store Controller by the welders at the end of each shift, in the
container in which they were issued.
4. 7 .10. The Store Controller will examine all returned electrodes for damage and dampness or any other contamination -- any
electrodes which show signs of either will be destroyed.

4. 7 .11. The Store Controller will record returned electrodes accepted back into the stores on the Welding Consumable Issue &
Return Form.

3.8 Issue and Return of Vacuum-Packed Electrodes

4.8.1. Electrodes shall be released for use from storage on a first in, first out basis. The Welder will request from the Store
Controller the type, size, and quantity of the electrodes required. The Store Controller shall issue a vacuum-packed package
ensuring the time, date and Welder number have been clearly marked on it. The information specified on the package shall
be recorded on the Welding Consumable Issue and Return Form.

4.8.2. All low hydrogen electrodes which are procured in vacuum sealed packets (Vac Packs) do not require baking and Welders do
not require heated quivers.

4.8.3. Welders shall only be issued with unopened packets of electrodes and the seal shall be broken only when they are ready to
be used.

4.8.4. The electrodes once opened shall remain in the packet until used. Once the packet seal has been broken the electrode period
usage shall be 10 hours maximum or as recommended by the manufacturer.

4.8.5. At the end of each shift the Welder is responsible for the return of all unused electrodes to the stores. The unused electrodes
shall remain in their open packets. Depending upon the type and classification of electrodes the Welding Engineer shall issue
precise instructions to the Store Controller on the baking/holding requirements and reissue of electrodes if different from
section 3.9 of this specification.

4.8.6. The Store Controller shall examine the returned electrodes and if any show signs of deterioration they shall be destroyed.
Priority shall be given to the use of these returned electrodes after they have been recycled through the drying/storage
procedure.

3.9 Control of (MMA/SMAW Process) Low Hydrogen/High Alloyed Electrodes

4.9.1. The specific treatment required for each type of Low Hydrogen/High Alloyed electrode used will be issued to the Store
Controller and the Welding Inspector by the Welding Engineer on an instruction for Consumable Treatment Form and this will
be clearly displayed in the welding consumable treatment area.

4.9.2. Baking and holding ovens will be located in the welding store for the treatment of all Low Hydrogen/High Alloyed type
electrodes.

4.9.3. All baking and holding ovens will be calibrated in accordance with Work
Instruction Wl-03.

4.9.4. Low Hydrogen/ High Alloyed electrodes will be placed in the baking oven, onto open shelves up to a maximum depth not
exceeding five layers deep.

4.9.5. Immediately following baking of the Low Hydrogen/High Alloyed type electrodes the Store Controller will transfer the
consumables into the designated holding oven.

4.9.6. The electrode holding ovens will be maintained at a constant temperature within the range specified by the manufacturer on
the Instruction for Consumable Treatment Form. In this manner the Low Hydrogen/High Alloyed type electrodes may be
stored for a period not exceeding two weeks or as recommended by the consumable manufacturer.

4.9.7. Whenever possible electrodes of different manufacture and type will be stored in separate holding ovens or on separate
shelves contained within the oven.
4.9.8. The contents of each shelf within the holding oven will be clearly identified, by attaching an Oven Contents Sheet onto the
front door of each oven.

4.9.9. The baking and issue of Low Hydrogen/High Alloyed electrodes will be recorded on the Consumable Issue and Return Form by
the Store Controller.

4.9.10. Any Low Hydrogen or High Alloyed type electrodes which are returned to the welding store which have not been previously
dyed will have the ends marked with a permanent dye by the Store Controller.

4.9.11. Those Low Hydrogen or High Alloyed type electrodes which are returned to the welding store, and are already marked with
permanent dye, will be immediately destroyed.

4.9.12. Pre-heated electrode quivers with a holding temperature of not less than 50 ° C minimum, will be used to transfer all Low
Hydrogen/High Alloyed type electrodes onto the work face directly from the welding store holding oven.

4.9.13. Each heated electrode quiver will be uniquely numbered to ensure traceability in order that it can be monitored in the work
area.

4.9.14. Each heated electrode quiver will be checked once monthly by the Calibration Engineer to ensure it is maintaining
not less than the minimum holding temperature of 50⁰C in accordance with manufacturer recommendation.

4.9.15. The Calibration Engineer will record the calibration checks on an Electrode Quiver Calibration Record for each
heated quiver used on site.

4.9.16. Any heated electrode quiver which fails to meet the requirements of this procedure, will be withdrawn from service.

3.10 Control of MMA/SMAW Stainless Steel Electrodes

4.10.1. Stainless Steel electrodes received from the manufacturer in sealed metal tins will be issued to the welder for use
at the work face without any further treatment.

4.10.2. Stainless Steel electrodes received from the manufacturer in cardboard packaging shall be treated in accordance
with the recommendations a n d as specified on the applicable Instruction for Consumable Treatment Form prior to
issuing to the Welder. (These electrodes will require baking to remove any moisture that may be present).

4.10.3. Any Stainless- S t e e l electrodes within the stores which remain in opened metal tins shall be resealed with
their plastic cap to prevent moisture pick up. These electrodes will be issued as applicable as in section 3.9.1 above.

4.10.4. Where applicable baking and holding ovens will be located within the welding store.

4.10.5. All baking and holding ovens will be calibrated in accordance with Work Instruction WI-03.

4.10.6. Any stainless- s t e e l electrodes requiring baking will be placed into the baking oven, onto open shelves up to a
maximum electrode depth not exceeding 5 layers deep.

4.10.7. The treatment of stainless- s t e e l electrodes will be as stated on the applicable Instruction for Consumable
Treatment Form.

4.10.8. Whenever possible electrodes of different manufacture and type

will be stored in separate holding ovens or on separate shelves.

4.10.9. The contents of each shelf within the holding oven will be clearly identified by attaching an Oven Contents sheet at the
front door of each oven.
4.10.10. The treatment and issue of stainless-steel electrodes will be recorded onto the Consumable Issue and Return Form.

4.10.11. Pre-heated electrode quivers with a holding temperature of not less than 50C will be used to transfer all stainless-steel type
electrodes to the work face directly from the welding store for a period not exceeding ten (10) hours.

4.10.12. Each heated electrode quiver will be uniquely numbered to ensure traceability in order that it can be monitored in the work
area.

4.10.13. Each heated electrode quiver will be checked once monthly, by the Calibration Engineer to ensure that each quiver is
maintaining not less than the minimum holding temperature of 50°C.

4.10.14. The Calibration Engineer will record the calibration checks on an Electrode Calibration Record for each heated quiver used
on site.

4.10.15. Any heated electrode which fails to meet the requirements of this procedure will be withdrawn from service.

4.10.16. Returned electrodes from the Welder to the Store Controller shall be treated as follows:

4.10.17. The Store Controller shall mark the ends of the electrodes with a permanent dye.

4.10.18. The electrodes shall be placed in a drying oven and dry at a temperature ranging between 2000C and 2500C for 1 or 2
hours maximum.

4.10.19. After drying, the electrodes shall be placed into a holding oven at a temperature of 1000C to 1500C for a minimum time of 1
hour and a maximum period of 3 to 4 weeks.

4.10.20. After the minimum holding period, the electrodes will be issued to the welder in a pre-heated quiver which will have a
minimum temperature of 500C and a maximum temperature no greater than 1500C.

4.10.21. All electrodes which are returned to the store controller that are already marked with permanent dye will be
immediately destroyed.

3.11 Control of MMA/SMAW Cellulosic and Rutile Electrodes

4.11.1. Cellulosic and rutile type welding electrodes will be withdrawn directly from the sealed manufacturers packaging and
issued to the welder for use at the work face.

4.11.2. No specific treatment is required for either cellulosic or rutile type electrodes other than to ensure that they are kept
clean and dry throughout use during the working shift.

4.11.3. Electrodes which are returned at the end of the shift will be re- stored within the original electrode packaging and re-
issued to the Welder when required.

3.12 Control of Submerged Arc, MIG (GMAW) Filler Wires

4.12.1. Submerged arc, MIG (GMAW) & FCAW welding filler wires will be withdrawn directly from the manufacturers packaging
and issued to the welder for use at the work face.
4.12.2. Filler wires which are returned at the end of each shift will be re- stored within the original electrode packaging.

3.13 Control of Submerged Arc Welding Fluxes

4.13.1. Heated flux hoppers will be in the welding store or at the work face for the treatment and holding of submerged arc
welding fluxes.

4.13.2. All flux hoppers shall be calibrated.

4.13.3. A record log of the calibration checks made will be maintained by the Calibration Engineer.

4.13.4. Unless specified otherwise all submerged arc welding flux will be held at a temperature of not less than 100° C + 20, -0 for a
period not less than 1 hour.

4.13.5. Following drying of the submerged arc welding flux the Store Controller will transfer the flux into suitably designated storage
bins until required for use.

4.13.6. Suitable "sealed type" containers will be used to transfer all the submerged arc welding flux to the work face directly from
the welding store holding bins.

4.13. 7. Circulation of submerged arc welding flux will be limited to THREE passes through the actual welding cycle. After this the
flux will be mixed by twice its volume of new flux prior to use.

4.13.8. Unused submerged arc flux will be reclaimed via a catchment hopper fitted with a separation sieve capable of removing slag
particles.

4.13.9. In order to ensure that only new or re-circulated submerged arc welding flux is passed through the welding cycle no more
than THREE times before it is mixed by twice its volume of unused flux, the following sequences shall be adhered to:

4.13.9.1. Load flux hopper on submerged arc welding head with new unused flux at the start of each shift.

4.13.9.2. The flux which is unused during the welding cycle will be passed through a catchment hopper fitted with a sieve in order to
remove slag etc. and the cleaned flux will then be placed into a clean bin marked A.

4.13.9.3. When bin marked A is full, it will be removed to one side and be replaced by another clean bin marked 8.

4.13.9.4. The flux contents of bin A are then placed into the flux hopper on the submerged arc welding head and allowed to pass
through the welding cycle.

4.13.9.5. The flux which again is unused during the welding cycle is passed through the catchment hopper and sieved. The cleaned
flux is then placed into the clean bin marked B.

4.13.9.6. When bin marked B is full will be removed to one side and be replaced by another clean bin marked C.

4.13.9.7. The flux contents of bin B are then placed into the flux hopper on the submerged arc welding head and allowed to pass
through the welding cycle.

4.13.9.8. The flux which once again is unused during the welding cycle is passed through the catchment hopper and sieved. The
cleaned flux is then placed into the clean bin marked C.

4.13.9.9. When the bin marked C is full it will then be replaced by a bin marked A.
4.13.9.10. The flux in the bin marked C is mixed with twice its volume of new (unused flux) before being placed into the flux feed
hopper on the submerged arc welding head.

4.13.10. The sequences detailed in section 3.13.9 of this procedure will then be repeated throughout the working shift and any
flux remaining in the feed hopper or the bins will be discarded at the end of the shift.

4.0 RECORDS
5.1. All applicable Welding Consumable Quality Records will be reviewed by the Welding Inspector before being included into
any contract document packages.