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- - By SammyShine (**) Date 09-02-2008 15:32
D17.1 States that a welder must pass an eye exam. Welders shall have vision acuity of 20/30 or better and shall be able to read the Jaeger No.2 eye chart at 16".

If we have a Jaeger eye chart, is it acceptable for us (the employer) to administer the test ourself? What documentation is required?

Thanks
Parent - - By 803056 (*****) Date 09-02-2008 17:13
I suggest using the services of an optometrist or an ophthalmologist. There are many things that can go wrong with a welder's eyesight. The cost of a thorough eye examination is inexpensive compared to the cost of rework or replacing a welder because an eye problem wasn't discovered until it was too late to take corrective measures.

Best regards - Al
Parent - By jwright650 (*****) Date 09-02-2008 20:15
I agree with Al...plus it looks good on the books to have a licensed eye examiner administer and sign off on the testing(carries more weight with auditors).
Parent - - By fbrieden (***) Date 09-02-2008 18:21
Also, an M.D., P.A., or an R.N.
Parent - By 803056 (*****) Date 09-02-2008 21:13
While they may be acceptable alternatives per the applicable welding/inspection standard to the specialists I listed, they aren't trained to recognize all the potential eye disorders that can arise.

SNT-TC-1A allows a Level III that has been "trained" to perform the acuity examinations. Again, it is a case of saving a dime, but throwing dollars out the window.

Best regards - Al
Parent - By SammyShine (**) Date 09-02-2008 21:24
I want to thank all of you who took time to reply to my post. I agree that having a professional conduct the test is a more responsible way to go.

THANKS!
Parent - By michael kniolek (***) Date 09-03-2008 01:03
our lvl III give eye exams and we have not had any problems
- - By Gigimom (*) Date 04-02-2019 13:27
According to Article 9 anyone can give the test just make sure it is completed annually
Parent - By 803056 (*****) Date 04-02-2019 14:32
Article 9, Section IX, you may be referencing a welding standard that doesn't necessarily apply.

Al
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