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Quality
Quality improvement system-Quality Improvement is a formal approach to the analysis of performance and systematic efforts to improve it. OR Continuously improving quality by review Quality assurance-planned and systematic activities implemented in a quality system so that quality requirements for a product or service will be fulfilled OR Producing a quality produce to specification Quality control- a process by which entities review the quality of all factors involved in production.

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quality inspection-The act of monitoring or observing, (usually involving sampling and related sampling plans), a process, procedure, or service to insure compliance with the operational definition and to insure that all customer requirements or internal prerequisites are meet. OR Checking the product so it will satisfy customer needs quality improvement-Improves the effectiveness, efficiency, and safety of service or product Total quality control focuses on examining the processes in an operation, to learn where mistakes are being made, why they are happening and if it is possible fix it

The costs and consequences of poor quality including

lost customers-cheap $2 chinese products Accidents-poor work practises Wastage-do it right the first time lost time-doing things twice low morale- no pride in the work Conflict-blaming others for poor work

 the role of the individual employee within the total quality process TQM capitalizes on the involvement of management, workforce, suppliers, and even customers, in order to meet or exceed customer expectations. E.g.

 responsibilities of the employer/organisation for implementation of quality systems. Organisations needs to have a quality produce that meet the needs of the consumer and to stay cost effective. If an organisation has a good quality system then the product will better suit clients needs, lower rejection rates, reduce costs by having less wastage, save time by having a high output of products. http://youtu.be/sYx51fbFyvs

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the benefits of a team approach to work within a quality system- workers can find problems with quality well before a final check and can usually see ways of improving the system. This would improve production as the error is removed from the production line early in the process. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI4nU1ziH c4

 Our inspectors oversee the status and quality of your goods during all steps of production in order to ensure that all the requirements, and specifications you have given to a factory are being taken into account and implemented properly. The inspections are usually performed according to our Total Quality System, which is based on several international quality control standards such as ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-2003, AQL and ISO standards like ISO 2859-1. However, because every order is different and our clients have unique needs and requirements, we make sure that the inspections are customized to fit your criteria.

Acknowledgement of the importance of training of workers to achieving quality work outcomes.

A range of sources for work instructions and procedures including: work schedules job card/sheet/plans/specifications standard operating procedures (SOP) standard operation sheets Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) diagrams/sketches regulations/legislation manufacturer/workplace guidelines, policies and procedures Australian Standards

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SOP- General Procedures for welding

Protective Equipment:

1. When welding or using a torch, wear lenses for filtering harmful radiation. Filter density requirements should be observed and correct safety glasses obtained through the PSFC Lab Supply or VWR. If unsure what type of glasses or shade of lenses are required, consult the chart in the welding shop near the sink. 2. When welding, a welding helmet should always be worn with cover plates protecting the safety lenses. 3. Head protection (leather hood) must be worn when performing overhead welding or cutting. A hat or other head covering should be worn to protect the head from sparks. 4. Do not wear nylon or other synthetic materials as they can easily melt when contacted by sparks. 5. Wear high cut shoes so that sparks will not fall inside them. 6. Gloves and aprons of leather or other insulating materials should be worn during welding and cutting operations. 7. When welding stainless steel or any material, the vent system should be on and positioned as close to the arc as possible. The switch for the vent is located in front of the welding shop to the left of the breaker panels.

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Designated Areas: Routine areas for welding must be approved by the MIT EHS Office. Welding should only be performed in designated areas. To perform welding or cutting operations outside of a designated area, a written permit must be obtained from a designated welding supervisor in accordance with MITs Hot Work Permit program.

Fire Precautions:
Welding that must be performed outside of a designated area requires an MIT Hot Work Permit, and in many cases, a fire watch from the Cambridge Fire Department. Contact an authorized hot work supervisor for permits, fire watch details, and smoke detector shutdown coordination. Hot work should be done at least 50 feet away from combustible materials in all directions. If this is not feasible, fire resistant materials must be used to cover the materials.

MSDS-Material Safety Data Sheet

States all the properties of a chemical. Such as common names, chemical makeup, toxicity, fire control, handling, storage, etc. MSDS link