There has been a question I haven’t understood, so I asked a senior who works in engineering for advice.
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I have just graduated and am currently working in the engineering department. I often hear from senior engineers that it’s necessary to learn about standards related to quality and safety. So how should one learn these standards, and what criteria need to be met to be considered qualified? This post was last edited by laiqi on 2009-4-16 15:34]
1 First, one must be familiar with the relevant standards to have a clear understanding of them. 2 One needs to grasp the key points specified in the standards and regulations. 3 Apply the requirements of these standards and regulations when conducting inspections or working in practice. 4 Only by being willing to put in extra effort can one become skilled over time and be able to offer opinions when problems arise
If you are an engineering professional responsible for quality control, it’s of course necessary to learn the quality and safety regulations. These can be divided into two categories: one is the national standards, such as the quality supervision standards for the power industry, the construction and acceptance specifications, as well as the safety guidelines for power construction. The other category consists of the industry-specific standards. There’s a simple way to learn these standards – just look at the construction plans prepared by the construction teams, or the project organization plans developed by your own company. In those documents, under the section titled “Reference Standards,” you’ll find the standards that are currently in use; you can simply follow those to learn the relevant regulations
Familiar with industry-related laws, technical standards, and technical specifications.
Learning is endless; there are no specific standards or requirements. But you need to be familiar with the relevant laws, standards, and regulations of the industry. Keep it in mind so that you’ll know where to look when the time comes. However, it’s not easy to achieve this either; Rome wasn’t built in a day, so it takes time to build up gradually.
1. First, it is necessary to clearly understand and grasp each definition, as well as its specific meaning； 2. Regulatory standards have their scope of application; first of all, it is necessary to know which standards apply to which areas, under what circumstances they are applicable within those areas, and what the purpose of those standards is ； 3. What activities are the criteria for evaluation applicable to? ； 4. Compare the differences in similar specifications horizontally and summarize them ； 5. Never insist on memorizing all the data, unless you have an extremely sharp mind. 6. It is necessary to consult the standards in advance and apply them in actual work. It’s just like looking up a word in a dictionary ；
Only by learning the standards can one use them to identify problems that arise in a project. The workload is heavy, but it’s very rewarding to learn from it. If you’re interested, the more you learn, the more motivated you’ll become. Those with years of experience in the chemical industry can tell just by walking around the construction site what the quality of the work is like. Study hard! ! ! !
For the standards that are used frequently, one must know them by heart; as for those that are used occasionally, it is sufficient to take a look at them once or twice and refer to them when needed, applying theory in practice.
1. Just look at the table of contents of the standards and specifications; since you’re just starting out without any experience on construction sites, delving too deeply can easily lead to showing off your knowledge. Have a general idea, know where it is, and understand what specifications to consult depending on the situation; only then proceed to study in more depth*. Only by combining practice with theory can one master it better. I’ve just started looking at the specifications, and I can’t remember anything because I simply can’t understand them. 2. After all, standards are just that – standards – but there’s no need to be overly strict; they should be applied flexibly, with special circumstances requiring special treatment. In engineering, various challenges often arise, and most of them are resolved through negotiation; adhering strictly to regulations will only hinder progress. 3. The construction units will prepare construction plans for each individual project as well as for the overall project. By referring to these plans, it is possible to understand the project procedures and scheduling arrangements; moreover, the relevant standards can be consulted for each construction step in order to gain knowledge on them. Such as: large-scale lifting plans, pressure pipeline welding plans, insulation and anti-corrosion plans, and so on. The specifications involved in each plan set out very detailed requirements regarding quality and safety. Such targeted learning is of great help. 4. There is no qualified standard in engineering; as long as the project can be completed successfully, the commissioning is successful, and the products produced on the first attempt are of acceptable quality. Having no faults is the greatest qualification. You will often encounter problems; some are easy to solve while others are difficult. Over time, as you work on solving these problems, you become more mature. I have always believed that working in engineering is the best way to develop one’s skills, both in terms of knowledge and problem-solving. 5. Good luck! You have just graduated, so don’t rush things; everything happens step by step. Wishing you success in becoming an excellent engineer soon!
First, even if you have just graduated, I think you should know that there are different specialties within academic fields, and engineering also has its own specialties; engineering is further divided into design and construction phases. Second, you need to know the standards for the field you must study. If you work in civil construction, there aren’t really many standards to follow in this field. If you are involved in industrial installation, you must be familiar with all the specialties involved. Third, the standards vary for each specialty; don’t think that you can learn everything just by reading one book. For example, there are standards specific to HVAC systems, standards for process piping, and standards for electrical systems. Fourth, clarify the classification of specialties and distinguish between departmental divisions, that is, the departments responsible for formulating standards. There are many technical standards and regulations in the country: **national standards, standards issued by the Ministry of Construction, standards issued by the Ministry of Chemical Industry, standards for the petrochemical sector, standards set by the electricity sector, standards issued by the Ministry of Nuclear Industry, standards from the machinery industry, as well as standards from the Ministry of Metallurgy. Who knows, maybe one day the Ministry of Agriculture or the Ministry of Forestry will also issue standards; it’s important to determine which standards need to be followed. Fifth, when taking on projects from abroad, there are many other **standards as well; the United States, Germany, and Japan all have numerous standards. Although their specific details may not be exactly the same, there is still a certain degree of similarity among them. Sixth, safety regulations. Safety specifications are essentially those aspects of construction standards that deal with safety-related issues – the rules regarding what can or cannot be done, what is allowed or prohibited. It’s also possible that it was formulated by different departments. For example, the Safety Technical Specifications for Buckled Scaffold Systems were issued by the Ministry of Construction. One final thing to add: find the corresponding standard to learn from*. One will gradually grow as they work
Quality inspection standards specify the inspection items and criteria, indicating what needs to be done and to what extent. Safety standards identify the hazards present on site and outline how to prevent them in order to ensure one’s own safety.
The experts upstairs have already shared highly professional opinions, and I have learned a lot from them. Here are some personal opinions: 1. Engineering designers should not only learn the knowledge specific to their field, but also study relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to safety, environmental protection, quality, and so on! Due to human limitations, it is recommended that the original poster focus on specific projects for learning; rather than trying to cover everything at once, as this will only result in losses Over time, as experience accumulates, I believe the original poster will surely become an expert in this field! 2. As for the standard that constitutes compliance, as asked by the original poster, I think such a “standard” will never be established! Just like intrinsic safety, one of my teachers once asked, what is intrinsic safety? It’s to reach a point where even suicide is impossible! Who can? Therefore, as for what standards constitute compliance, as the saying goes, it depends on one’s perspective! This post was last edited by lyhh9024 on 2009-4-17 21:47.]
It is essential to read the construction codes and design specifications. To understand the standards, one must master the basic theories; otherwise, it is difficult to comprehend them.