Hi everyone,
I need help from all of you. I want to know, as per OHSAS or any other standard, is it necessary that when we appoint an electrician, they must have an electrical license, or can we appoint them based on their previous experience? Similarly, is the same case with welders. Is previous experience sufficient to hire them, or do we need to have them go through the government welding test process?
I hope you all understood my question.
Thanks and regards,
Vamsi Akunuri
From India, Vadodara
I need help from all of you. I want to know, as per OHSAS or any other standard, is it necessary that when we appoint an electrician, they must have an electrical license, or can we appoint them based on their previous experience? Similarly, is the same case with welders. Is previous experience sufficient to hire them, or do we need to have them go through the government welding test process?
I hope you all understood my question.
Thanks and regards,
Vamsi Akunuri
From India, Vadodara
Dear Vamsi,
No credentials should be needed for electricians and welders. If it's addressed in the contract, then yes, you have to meet that requirement. If not, just hire experienced persons. We ran into the same issue last month.
From United States, Fpo
No credentials should be needed for electricians and welders. If it's addressed in the contract, then yes, you have to meet that requirement. If not, just hire experienced persons. We ran into the same issue last month.
From United States, Fpo
Dear Raghu Sir,
In OHSAS, we have competency. If the auditor asks about the competency of choosing contract electricians, we can simply show his past experience details, and that should be fine.
Thanks and regards.
From India, Vadodara
In OHSAS, we have competency. If the auditor asks about the competency of choosing contract electricians, we can simply show his past experience details, and that should be fine.
Thanks and regards.
From India, Vadodara
Dear Vamshi,
In the case of an electrician, they should have a certificate course in electrical ITI. Additionally, there should be a person with a supervisory license to assign and supervise their jobs.
Thanks & Regards,
Yogesh Laddha
In the case of an electrician, they should have a certificate course in electrical ITI. Additionally, there should be a person with a supervisory license to assign and supervise their jobs.
Thanks & Regards,
Yogesh Laddha
Dear Vamshi, Yes ,There is a requirement of competence as per QMS or OHSAS ,The welder or electrician should be Trade certificate either ITI or should passed a exam for said requirement. D K Mathur
From India, Chandigarh
From India, Chandigarh
Dear Vamsi,
As per legal requirements and OHSAS standards, you need to ensure the competency of your employees. For electricians, after appointing them, you must have them certified by the Chief Electrical Inspector of the respective state, in addition to holding a state-recognized ITI/diploma in electrical/electrician trade. For welders, employees should possess certification in the welding trade.
Regards,
Jimmi D
From India, Delhi
As per legal requirements and OHSAS standards, you need to ensure the competency of your employees. For electricians, after appointing them, you must have them certified by the Chief Electrical Inspector of the respective state, in addition to holding a state-recognized ITI/diploma in electrical/electrician trade. For welders, employees should possess certification in the welding trade.
Regards,
Jimmi D
From India, Delhi
Dear Vamsi,
Whether it is an electrical or any other engineering job, all require great attention towards the safety of both personnel and materials while working. Therefore, the individuals deployed should be knowledgeable about safety practices. Thus, you need both qualified and experienced individuals.
Regards,
Rajendra
From India, Ahmadabad
Whether it is an electrical or any other engineering job, all require great attention towards the safety of both personnel and materials while working. Therefore, the individuals deployed should be knowledgeable about safety practices. Thus, you need both qualified and experienced individuals.
Regards,
Rajendra
From India, Ahmadabad
Dear Vamsi,
OSHA standards do not specifically state that an individual has to obtain a certificate from a particular agency, body, or a specific diploma type from any institution. All it states is that personnel should be certified or trained to perform the required job, either by receiving training from the current company or from their previous organization. This evidence can be provided through a certificate or a technical CV of the individual. When it comes to auditing, the auditor will definitely ask you to show proof of your qualifications and training certification.
I hope this information is helpful.
Regards,
Nanda
From India, Bangalore
OSHA standards do not specifically state that an individual has to obtain a certificate from a particular agency, body, or a specific diploma type from any institution. All it states is that personnel should be certified or trained to perform the required job, either by receiving training from the current company or from their previous organization. This evidence can be provided through a certificate or a technical CV of the individual. When it comes to auditing, the auditor will definitely ask you to show proof of your qualifications and training certification.
I hope this information is helpful.
Regards,
Nanda
From India, Bangalore
Dear Mr. or Ms. Vamsi,
Normally, for any kind of operation, only a doctor or surgeon will operate... is it not? Or can you operate, or can I???
Your question is similar to this: Select the appropriately trained, certified, and qualified candidate for the job, even if you have to pay the stipulated wages. For any reason, please do not put yourself in the dark by selecting candidates without the necessary qualifications for the job.
If you and I operate on a patient, what will happen to the patient? The same consequences will occur if you select the wrong candidates for the right job. OK, ALL THE BEST VAMSI.
Regards,
Venkat
Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
Normally, for any kind of operation, only a doctor or surgeon will operate... is it not? Or can you operate, or can I???
Your question is similar to this: Select the appropriately trained, certified, and qualified candidate for the job, even if you have to pay the stipulated wages. For any reason, please do not put yourself in the dark by selecting candidates without the necessary qualifications for the job.
If you and I operate on a patient, what will happen to the patient? The same consequences will occur if you select the wrong candidates for the right job. OK, ALL THE BEST VAMSI.
Regards,
Venkat
Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
Dear D K Mathur,
As you have said that there is a requirement of competence as per QMS or OHSAS, the welder or electrician should have a Trade certificate either from ITI or should have passed an exam for the said requirement.
Could you provide me with details on where exactly the above-mentioned points are stated? I mean, under which clauses or is it specified in 18001 or the Indian Electrical Rules?
Thanks and regards,
Vamsi Akunuri
From India, Vadodara
As you have said that there is a requirement of competence as per QMS or OHSAS, the welder or electrician should have a Trade certificate either from ITI or should have passed an exam for the said requirement.
Could you provide me with details on where exactly the above-mentioned points are stated? I mean, under which clauses or is it specified in 18001 or the Indian Electrical Rules?
Thanks and regards,
Vamsi Akunuri
From India, Vadodara
Dear Vamsi,
It is a legal requirement under Indian Electricity Rules that a person must be authorized as per Rule #3 of IER. Furthermore, such a person must hold a wireman permit/Supervisor's certificate from the State Electrical Inspectorate. Failure to follow Rule 3 attracts criminal action in case of an accident.
Best Regards,
EHS Consultant
9731398860
bskrishnagopala@gmail.com
From India, Bangalore
It is a legal requirement under Indian Electricity Rules that a person must be authorized as per Rule #3 of IER. Furthermore, such a person must hold a wireman permit/Supervisor's certificate from the State Electrical Inspectorate. Failure to follow Rule 3 attracts criminal action in case of an accident.
Best Regards,
EHS Consultant
9731398860
bskrishnagopala@gmail.com
From India, Bangalore
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