National Highway Sector Schemes for Quality Management in Highway Works

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1 National Highway Sector Schemes for Quality Management in Highway Works 19A For corrosion protection of ferrous materials by industrial coatings Published by the Sector Scheme Advisory Committee for Corrosion Protection of Transportation Infrastructure Assets (SSACCP) Page 1 of 59

2 DOCUMENT CONTROL Issue Statement UKAS Issue 1 1 st October 2006 UKAS Issue 2 December 2007 UKAS Issue 3 July 2009 UKAS Issue 4 February 2011 UKAS Issue 5 November 2011 UKAS Issue 6 January 2013 UKAS Issue 7 November 2013 UKAS Issue 8 October 2014 Issue 9 [9001:2008] 31 st May 2016 Issue 10 [9001:2008] 31 st October 2016 Issue 11 [9001:2008] 30 th June 2017 Revisions It is the SSACCP s policy that the issue of any revision to this document shall be an issue of the full document rather than individual pages. The following gives details of the changes that have been made in this and previous editions of the document. Issue UKAS Issue 1 UKAS Issue 2 Amendments First Issue Some minor formatting errors corrected throughout and page numbers in contents list corrected not noted below. Document Control UKAS Issue 2 details added Contents UKAS 1 changed to UKAS 2 Contents Appendix C Title changed, For Corrosion Protection Operatives, Forepersons and Inspectors deleted. Composition of Sector Scheme Advisory Committee Lists changed to reflect those that actually attended committee meetings and those that were invited but did not attend. Composition of Sector Scheme Advisory Committee BCSA Construction changed to Constructional. Implementation of Issue 2 nd Paragraph Reference added to Table C1 for implementation of ICATS. Implementation of Issue 3 rd Paragraph Certification Bodies will be able to issue Certificates of Registration from 1 st July Deleted. Implementation of Issue Note contracted after suppliers deleted. Implementation of Issue * Note Amended to clarify equivalence of accreditation bodies. Introduction 8 th Paragraph Reference to BS EN ISO9001:2000 corrected. Introduction 9 th Paragraph Guidance regarding use of the current version of the document improved. 1. Scope 2 nd Paragraph of before ferrous materials changed to to. 2. Normative References BS ISO10005:2005 added 3. Terms and Definitions Foreperson identified and recorded by the Organization replaces named in the Organization s Quality Plan. the deleted from before corrosion protection works. 3. Terms and Definitions Inspector identified and recorded by the Organization replaces named in the Organization s Quality Plan. the deleted from before corrosion protection works and contract specification and in the latter case replaced with a. 3. Terms and Definitions Manager for a contract and for that contract added. 3. Terms and Definitions Operative the deleted from before corrosion protection works. Page 2 of 59

3 Issue Amendments 3. Terms and Definitions Quality Plan the project replaced by a contract. 3. Terms and Definitions Technical Manager for a contract and for that contract added. Clause 4.1(ii) 2 nd sentence added requiring outsourced services to be listed with details of how they are controlled. Clause nd sentence added referring to Clause 7.1 regarding the content of the Quality Plan. Clause i) Design Information (see 7.3) added. Relates to the amendment of Clause 7.3. Clause (i) m) Design Information (see 7.3) added. Relates to the amendment of Clause 7.3. Clause 6.1 New requirement added requiring an Organization to demonstrate that it has the necessary financial resources to meet its contractual commitments. Clause Final para uncertified replaced by under training. Clause (ii) The requirement for the Manager, Technical Manager and Foreperson to have a minimum period of experience changed to guidance. Clause (ii) The recommendation that the Manager and Technical Manager attend the ICATS appreciation course added. Clause (iv) ID changed to identity Clause 6.4 Monitoring of the work environment added. Clause 7 Title corrected Clause 7.1(i) Paragraphs reorganised, reworded and a paragraph requiring the Quality Plan to describe the management strategy deleted. BS ISO 10005:2005 reference corrected Clause 7.1(i) Sustainability Plan deleted from the list of plans which need to be considered as part of an integrated approach. Clause 7.2.2(ii) omissions added. Clause 7.3 (i) New Paragraph (i) added to clarify that design and development addresses all associated processes required for the corrosion protection works. Old Paragraph (i) renumbered as (ii) and clarified that the requirement it describes refers to the industrial coating. Clause (i) d) Material certificates of conformity. added. Appendix A Clause 1 Paragraph numbering corrected. Appendix A Clause 2 First paragraph deleted regarding names and contact details of staff. Remaining paragraphs renumbered 2.1 to 2.7. Appendix A Clause 2.2 the Rail Authority added to the list. Appendix C Title Reference to Corrosion Protection Operatives, Forepersons and Inspectors deleted. Appendix C 2 nd Paragraph personnel replaces Operatives, Forepersons and Inspectors. Appendix C 3 rd Paragraph giving ICATS implementation requirements deleted. (See new paragraph D). Appendix C Clause A - * Note describing ICATS implementation and the * s to which it refers deleted. Appendix C Clause A Thermal (Metal) Sprayer in collaboration with the Thermal Spraying and Surface Engineering Association (TSSEA) added. Appendix C Clause A Water Jetting Operator in collaboration with the Water Jetting Association (WJA) added. Appendix C Clause B Paragraph reworded to clarify requirement for Forepersons. Appendix C New Clause D Changed to refer to Managers, and Manager training requirements added. Subsequent Clauses re-designated. Appendix C New Clause E Changed to Implementation of Training and ICATS implementation requirements added in Table C1. Subsequent Clauses re-designated. Appendix C Clause D Health and Safety Re-designated F. Disclaimer added to title. An Organizations Health and Safety responsibilities clarified, 2 nd paragraph deleted. Appendix C Clause E Re-designated G. 1 st paragraph persons replaces Operatives. Appendix C Clause E Re-designated G. Appendix C New Clause G 1 st paragraph Operatives replaced by personnel Page 3 of 59

4 Issue UKAS Issue 3 Amendments Appendix C Clause G - Highways 2 nd paragraph added Health and Safety Qualifications. Appendix C Clause F - Re-designated H. Appendix C New Clause H New para d) added for railways. Appendix C Clause G - Re-designated I. Appendix C Clause H - Re-designated J. Appendix C Clause J ICATS reference added c) to h). Appendix C Clause J d) Applicator changed to Applicator s. Appendix C Clause J g) Inspector s changed to Inspector. Appendix C Clause J h) Logbook changed to Log Book. Appendix C1 Revised and phone number corrected. Appendix E Example Register Final Column Calibration Certificate Ref replaces Name of Traceable Calibration Lab Appendix F Final paragraph deleted and note added to provide the names and contact details of those Certification Bodies that have indicated their interest to be accredited to the Sector Scheme. Appendix G Clauses 1 & 2 Reference to BS EN ISO9001:2000 corrected. Appendix G Clauses 3.1 Requirements for assessor competence simplified, subparagraphs (i) to (ix) deleted. Appendix G Clause 3.2 where appropriate added after live highway. Appendix G Clauses 3.5 Subparagraph (ii) requiring assessor experience of five different Organizations deleted. Subparagraph (iii) re-designated (ii) and amended to delete reference to paragraph 3.1. Appendix G Clauses 4.1 an adequate proportion replaces at least a third. Appendix G Clauses 4.2 make every endeavour to added. Appendix G Clauses 4.2 The frequency of surveillance visits clarified. Appendix G Clauses 6.3 New clause regarding auditing to ensure Lantra awards have been notified of NHSS registration. Appendix H Clauses 1.1 the National Assembly for Wales changed to The Welsh Assembly Government Appendix H Clauses 1.1 Scottish Executive changed to Transport Scotland Appendix H Clauses 1.1 Spelling of Specification for Highway Works corrected. Appendix K CoR list f) (ISO yrs)* added and *Note added to clarify validity period of certificates. Appendix K Note added at end of Appendix regarding the layout and format of the model certificates. Appendix L 6 th Paragraph procedures for confirmation of compliance clarified. Appendix M Sector Scheme 5A included. Appendix M Arrangements for Sector Scheme 6 and 8, 9B and 10 updated. Appendix M Highway Electrical Academy address corrected. Document Control UKAS Issue 3 details added Throughout document - BS EN ISO 9001:2008 as (or 2008) added to reference to BS EN ISO 9001:12000 Throughout document NHSS 8, 9B and 10 changed to NHSS 8. Contents UKAS 2 changed to UKAS 3 Contents - Appendix C, title changed from Training and Health and Safety to Competences. Contents Appendix G1 Guidance to Certification Body Assessors and Internal Auditors added. Contents Page numbering amended Composition of Sector Scheme Advisory Committee ASLEC definition changed to The Association of Signals, Lighting and other Highway Electrical Contractors. Composition of Sector Scheme Advisory Committee Industrial Painting Contractors and TfL added to Committee list. Implementation of Issue UKAS 3 Implementation requirements updated for UKAS Issues 1 Page 4 of 59

5 Issue Amendments & 2 and implementation requirements for UKAS Issue 3 added. Scope New 2 nd paragraph added, The SSD does not apply to the application of powder organic coatings. Scope previous 6 th paragraph, new 7 th paragraph. Deleted final word certification and replaced with registration. 3. Terms and Definitions, Note - Added supervising or before applying g) added relevant before health (ii) added as requested at end New paragraph (ii) added, Top management shall ensure that those personnel with contract specific responsibilities and authorities are identified and recorded. Original paragraph numbered (i) No specific interpretation deleted. New paragraph added, The output and actions from the management review shall be considered by Top Management at regular intervals throughout the year st paragraph - Add, development after training. Delete qualified Operatives and replace with competent personnel nd paragraph - Deleted Operatives and replaced with personnel rd paragraph - Moved to end of and made a Note (iv) & (v) - Changed certificated to qualified and uncertificated to unqualified throughout. 6.3 No specific interpretation deleted. New paragraph added, The Organizations infrastructure in terms of facilities and process equipment shall be suitable for the scope of registration being sought. 7.1 New paragraph (ii) added, The Quality Plan shall describe the management strategy that sets clear and sustainable performance objectives, delegates responsibility and establishes lines of communication. Other paragraphs renumbered as (iii), (iv) & (v) (i) in a timely manner added after review (ii) at the earliest opportunity added at end Appendix C Title Changed from Training and Health and Safety to Competences. Appendix C, Paragraph A Note added at end clarifying Operative status of those delivering ICATS training. Appendix C, Table C1 Interim target dates removed, final target dates updated Appendix C Note removed regarding publication of details for ICATS appreciation course. Appendix C, Paragraph G - Added attending construction sites after Inspectors in first paragraph after Title Health and Safety Qualifications. Deleted CSCS painter and decorator cards, corrected CRO card description for Industrial Coatings Applicators. Appendix C1 Updated address for Correx Ltd. Appendix F- Amended CB list to list those CBs accredited by UKAS for this scheme. Added ISOQAR Ltd and NQA to the list. Appendix G Updated to reflect latest NHSS 0 wording where relevant. Appendix G 2.1 EN450012/ISO Guide 62 replaced by BS EN ISO/IEC 17021:2006 Appendix G1 Added completely new appendix. Appendix K 1 st Paragraph - changed scope of certification to scope of registration. Appendix K Figure 2 - Delete from Table after Site, 1 Old Road Old Town and replace with Works Appendix K Figure 3 Add Works after 2. Site Appendix K Figure 4 - Add Works after 2. [Site. Delete from first column of Table after Site, 1 Old Road Oldham and replace with Works. Column 3, Add Works after Site Appendix L Deleted 5 th Paragraph regarding client considerations during implementation phase of this Sector Scheme. Appendix M General Guidance Table - updated title for NHSS 8 Appendix M National Highway Sector Scheme Arrangements - Updated arrangements described for NHSS 6 and NHSS 8. Page 5 of 59

6 Issue UKAS Issue 4 Amendments Some minor formatting errors corrected throughout and page numbers in contents list corrected not noted below. Reference to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 changed to BS EN ISO 9001:2008 throughout the document. Foreperson changed to Supervisor and Forepersons changed to Supervisors throughout the document. Document Control UKAS Issue 4 details added Contents UKAS 3 changed to UKAS 4 Contents Appendix J3 and O added Contents Appendix J1 & J2 titles updated Composition of Sector Scheme Advisory Committee Lists changed to reflect change of lead certification body from BSI to LRQA. Implementation of Issue UKAS 3 Changed to UKAS 4 and implementation details changed accordingly. Implementation of Issue Note: reference to suppliers working to the Highways Agency replaced by suppliers working to the unmodified listing of the Sector Scheme in Appendix A of the Specification for Highway Works Introduction 6 th paragraph deleted The Sector Scheme shall apply only where specified by the Client in their Contract for the corrosion protection works. Normative references Standard date and title for BS EN ISO 9004 updated. 3. Definition of shall 2000 removed from references to ISO 9001 and ISO Definition of Supervisor (was Foreperson) inserted in appropriate place 4.1 New paragraph (ii) added referring to Appendix O. Previous paragraph (ii) renumbered paragraph (iii) individual paragraphs numbered (i) to (iv) New Paragraph (iv) unqualified or added before under training and also after (i) Inspectors 2 nd Paragraph A sample register is given in Appendix D added at end (i) Technical Manager added with requirements (ii) Manager The recommendation that the Manager attend the ICATS appreciation course deleted (ii) Technical Manager appreciation course changed to Trainers Day and the recommendation to attend changed to mandatory attendance at least once every three years Standard clause added from NHSS 0 Part 3 regarding process to notify registration status. Appendix C Introduction 2 nd paragraph 4 th line for Operatives deleted. Appendix C Paragraph A 7 th line operations added after specialist Appendix C Paragraph A Table Heading SPECIALIST OPERATIONS added to table. Appendix C Paragraph B Forepersons (Now Supervisors) The requirement that Supervisors successfully complete the ICATS Supervisors training course added.. Appendix C Paragraph D Managers The recommendation that Managers and Technical Managers attend the ICATS appreciation course deleted. Appendix C Paragraph D Managers Title changed to Technical Managers. Technical Manager training requirements added. (To successfully complete the ICATS Supervisors training course and attend the ICATS Trainers day at least once every three years.) Appendix C Paragraph E Table C1 changed to show Core and Specialist Operations ICATS modules and note added Where any of the above specialist operations are undertaken, the specialist operations modules become a mandatory requirement. Note added giving requirements for ICATS Supervisors Course including Final Target Date of 31 st December Appendix C1 Heading Specialist Modules changed to Specialist Operations Modules and specialist activity changed to specialist operations twice in paragraph 2. Appendix C1 Specialist Operations Modules 3. (a) and 3. (b) Specialist Trainees changed to Specialist Operations Trainees. Appendix C1 Specialist Operations Modules 4. Specialist Operative changed to Page 6 of 59

7 Issue UKAS Issue 5 UKAS Issue 6 Amendments Specialist Operations Operative Appendix C1 ICATS Supervisors course details added including flow diagram. Appendix C1 Correx Ltd also maintain a list of approved training providers added to Correx Ltd details. Appendix D Operatives removed from Title and replaced by Personnel. Appendix D Operatives removed from Name of Operatives Company. Appendix F Procedure to access CB information on the UKAS web site updated. Appendix G updated to reflect Appendix G from NHSS 0 Part 3. Appendix G1 Requirements, A ix) Reference to SHW clarified and made specific to highway work. Appendix G1 B Requirement added relating to clause Appendix H 1.3 Reference to new Appendix O added. Appendix J1 & J2 Updated to reflect updates to the standard Appendices J1 & J2 included in NHSS 0 Part 3. Appendix J3 New Appendix J3 added from NHSS 0 Part 3. Appendix K Categories and sub-categories to be included on CORs clarified in a new Table K1 with c) amended to include reference to the table. Appendix K Heading Example Model Certificates added. Appendix K Figure 3 and Figure 4 updated for Scope of Registration. Appendix L 2 nd last paragraph, of identification cards replaced by to confirm the identity of personnel. Appendix M Sector Scheme titles updated. Appendix M Highway Electrical Academy contact details updated. Appendix O New Appendix O added with reference to Scheme 0 Part 3 document. Document Control UKAS Issue 5 details added Contents UKAS 4 changed to UKAS 5 Composition of Sector Scheme Advisory Committee Lists updated. Implementation of Issue UKAS 4 Changed to UKAS 5 and implementation details changed accordingly and to reflect NHSS 0 text. Introduction Final Paragraph Details relating to notification of registration to the scheme to the Schedule of Suppliers Management Team and the Scheme Secretary amended to reflect NHSS 0. Quality Management System Requirements Introductory paragraph amended to reflect NHSS Amended to reflect NHSS 0 and strengthened requirement for Scheme Secretary notification in 4.1(ii) Requirement for notification of registration updated to reflect 4.1 (ii). Appendix C Table C1 - Target date for Supervisors and Technical Managers to be trained changed to 31 st December 2012 Appendix G 6.3 Wording updated to reflect wording in 4.1 (ii) and Appendix G1 B Audit requirements relating to clause 4.1 and update. Appendix H 1.3 Reference to the Schedule of Suppliers Management Team added (twice) and wording updated to reflect revised wording in 4.1(ii) and Appendix L Final paragraph Schedule of Suppliers management Team added and address updated (as NHSS 0) Appendix M National Highway Sector Scheme Specific Arrangement 1 amended to reflect bespoke training and assessment for corrosion protection works being available rather than being developed for NHSS 6 & 8. Amendments made to reflect wording in NHSS Template document (NHSS 0 - Part3) affecting the following clauses/paragraphs: Contents page, Copyright, Selection of Certification Body, Implementation of Issue UKAS 6, Introduction, Scope, Terms and Definitions, 4 to 8 Quality Management System Requirements Introduction, 4.1, 7.2.3, Appendices F, G, G1, H, J, L, O. Page 7 of 59

8 Issue UKAS Issue 7 Amendments Other Amendments: Document Control UKAS Issue 6 details added. Contents Implementation of Issue UKAS 5 changed to Implementation of Issue UKAS 6 Contents Page numbering updated. Composition of Sector Scheme Advisory Committee Updated Implementation of Issue UKAS 5 Changed to UKAS 6. Normative References Standards re-ordered 6.1 New 2 nd paragraph added clarifying provision of specific resources on all contracts (ii) protection changed to protected. Appendix A 1.3 and Technical Manager added. Appendix K Certificate content clarified. to include a certificate issue and expiry/renewal date added in f). Model Certificates Figures 1 & 3 amended to describe Expiry Date. Document Control UKAS Issue 7 details added. Chairman changed to Chairperson through out the document. Minor formatting and corrections throughout the document. Contents Implementation of Issue UKAS 6 changed to Implementation of Issue UKAS 7 Contents Page numbering updated. Composition of Sector Scheme Advisory Committee Updated Implementation of Issue UKAS 6 Changed to UKAS 7. Introduction Paragraphs numbered Introduction Scheme Feedback and Contact reference to SSACP corrected in contact details. Scope 7 th paragraph in brackets, reference to surface preparation by water jetting changed to abrasive blast cleaning. Appendix C A Operatives, final sentence and planned deleted after current. Appendix C A Operatives Table C1: ICATS Operatives Training Courses added as heading to the table. Appendix C A Operatives Table C1 7. Thermal Metal Spraying, 8. Water Jetting, 9 Galvanizing added to the list of segments under Industrial Coatings Applicator and number of training segments increased to 9. Appendix C A Operatives Table C1 Thermal (Metal) Sprayer and Water Jetting Operative details removed from table. Appendix C E Implementation of Training Introduction to the table changed to reflect that all current training has now been implemented and that the table records historic implementation dates. Appendix C E Implementation of Training table reference changed to C2, Core changed to Basic under ICATS Course and Target changed to Implementation (twice). Thermal (Metal) Sprayer and Water Jetting Operative details removed from table. Appendix C G Protection of the work force 12A or 12B as appropriate changed to 12A/12B. Appendix C G Protection of the work force Health and safety Qualifications HE changed to Highway Electrical. Appendix C1 Specialist Operations Modules reference to Thermal (Metal) Sprayer and Water Jetting Operative details removed including from process diagrams. Appendix G Clause 2.1 comma added after capability. Appendix G Clause 6.3 In brackets 4.1(i) changed to 4.1(ii) and NHSS changed to SSD. Appendix G1 Requirements: Section A, ix) Second Paragraph _ delete and Appendix B. Appendix H Clause 1.1 DRD (Northern Ireland) changed to Road Service Northern Ireland. Appendix K deleted his and replaced with their. Appendix K Table K1 Thermal (Metal) Sprayer and Water Jetting Operative details removed, and Note (b) removed. Page 8 of 59

9 Issue UKAS Issue 8 Issue 9 [9001:2008] Amendments Appendix K Figure 4 Thermal (Metal) Sprayer details removed. Appendix M Scheme 20 added to both tables with scheme title in first table and NHSS 19A applies in second table. Document Control UKAS Issue 8 details added. Contents Implementation of Issue UKAS 7 changed to Implementation of Issue UKAS 8 Contents Page numbering updated. Composition of Sector Scheme Advisory Committee Updated Implementation of Issue UKAS 7 Changed to UKAS 8. Lantra web address for Schedule of Suppliers corrected throughout the document paragraph deleted before 7.3. Appendix C 2 nd paragraph requirements for consideration of alternative schemes clarified Appendix C ICATS module structure updated. Appendix C1 Correx Ltd address details updated. Appendix E Table and contents updated for equipment and standards Appendix G1 B Table Advice added to regarding checking of certification record cards and acceptance of alternative training schemes. Appendix H 1.1 Assembly deleted after Welsh Appendix H 2.3 paragraph deleted before 4.1. Appendix L penultimate paragraph Advice added regarding checking of certification record cards. Appendix L new final paragraph added with advice relating to temporary traffic management Appendix O Advice updated. UKAS address and contact details updated throughout. Highways Agency changed to Highways England throughout the document. Certification Record Card changed to Skills Card throughout the document. ICATS changed to Industrial Coatings Applicator Training Scheme throughout the document. Document Control Issue 9 [9001:2008] details added. Contents Implementation of Issue UKAS 8 changed to Implementation of Issue 9 [9001:2008] Contents Page numbering updated. Contents Appendix C1 Title changed (see below) Composition of Sector Scheme Advisory Committee Updated Implementation of Issue UKAS 8 Changed to Issue 9 [9001:2008] and implementation details updated. Normative Reference BS EN ISO/IEC added. Definitions Added for Registered training schemes and Training Administrator (ii) Technical Manager Requirement to attend ICATS Trainers day moved to Appendix C. Appendix C Training scheme third party certification requirements added. Appendix C Updated and changed to reflect the introduction of a Training Administrator. Appendix C1 ICATS details removed. Appendix titled The Training Administrator and provides details relating to the Training Administrator role. Appendix D Company ICATS Registration deleted. Appendix F Appendix updated and BSI details added. Appendix G 7 Note amended to reflect process adopted for submission of CB report. Appendix G advice changed to reflect the introduction of the Training Administrator. Appendix K Table K1 updated to describe Activity and primary and secondary categories. Example certificates deleted. Appendix M Reference to HEICATS updated to HEA Module and details updated including reference to the Training Administrator. Reference to ICATS removed. Page 9 of 59

10 Issue Issue 10 [9001:2008] Issue 11 [9001:2008] Amendments Document Control Issue 10 [9001:2008] details added. Contents Implementation of Issue 9 [9001:2008] changed to Implementation of Issue 10 [9001:2008] Contents Page numbering updated. Composition of Sector Scheme Advisory Committee BCF added Implementation of Issue 9 [9001:2008] Changed to Issue 10 [9001:2008] and implementation details updated. Appendix C1, Section D updated to include Trainthepainter registered training for basic and specialist modules (Applicator, Abrasive Blast Cleaning Operator and Paint Sprayer). Appendix K 3 rd Paragraph b) a comma added after from. Document Control Issue 11 [9001:2008] details added. Contents Implementation of Issue 10 [9001:2008] changed to Implementation of Issue 11 [9001:2008] Implementation of Issue 10 [9001:2008] Changed to Issue 11 [9001:2008] and implementation details updated. Appendix C1, Section D updated to include ICATS Supervisors Module Appendix M In National Highway Sector Scheme Specific Arrangements Paragraph 1, reference to the Institute of Corrosion deleted. Page 10 of 59

11 CONTENTS Page No. COVER SHEET 1 DOCUMENT CONTROL 2 CONTENTS 11 COMPOSITION OF THE SECTOR SCHEME ADVISORY COMMITTEE 13 EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY 14 COPYRIGHT 14 SELECTION OF CERTIFICATION BODY 14 IMPLEMENTATION OF ISSUE 11 [9001:2008] 14 INTRODUCTION 15 INTERPRETATION OF BS EN ISO 9001: SCOPE NORMATIVE REFERENCE TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 19 4 to 8. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 21 APPENDIX A: REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALITY PLANS 30 APPENDIX B: REFERENCE AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS (Not Used) 31 APPENDIX C: COMPETENCES 32 APPENDIX C1: THE TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR 35 APPENDIX D: EXAMPLE REGISTER OF CORROSION PROTECTION OPERATIVES 38 APPENDIX E: MONITORING AND MEASURING DEVICES 39 APPENDIX F: APPENDIX G: CERTIFICATION BODIES ACCREDITED FOR CORROSION PROTECTION WORKS THE ROLE OF THE CERTIFICATION BODIES AND ASSESSOR COMPETENCE Page 11 of 59

12 APPENDIX G1 APPENDIX H: GUIDANCE TO CERTIFICATION BODY ASSESSORS AND INTERNAL AUDITORS ORGANIZATION ACCEPTANCE AND GUIDELINES FOR NEW ENTRANTS APPENDIX J1: SCHEME FEEDBACK TO COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON 51 APPENDIX J2: FEEDBACK TO A CERTIFICATION BODY 52 APPENDIX J3 APPENDIX K FEEDBACK TO A CLIENT BODY ON POLICING OF NATIONAL HIGHWAY SECTOR SCHEME REGISTRATION THE INTERPRETATION OF CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY CERTIFICATION BODIES APPENDIX L GUIDANCE TO CLIENTS 55 APPENDIX M GUIDANCE FOR OTHER NHSS COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS REGISTERED TO ANOTHER NHSS, FOR WORK WHICH INCLUDES CORROSION PROTECTION OF FERROUS MATERIALS BY INDUSTRIAL COATINGS 56 APPENDIX N NOT USED 58 APPENDIX O HOW TO REGISTER ON THE SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIERS 59 Page 12 of 59

13 COMPOSITION OF SECTOR SCHEME ADVISORY COMMITTEE BCF British Coatings Federation BCSA British Constructional Steelwork Association Certification Bodies (SCCS Ltd (Lead Certification Body), LRQA) Civil Engineering Contractors (BAM Nuttall Ltd) Galvanizers Association Highway Electrical Association Highways England ICorr The Institute of Corrosion Industrial Painting Contractors ( Roy Hankinson Limited) National Highway Sector Schemes 6 & 8 Overseeing Organisations (Transport Scotland ) The following were also invited to be members of the Sector Scheme Advisory Committee: ACE Association of Consulting Engineers ADEPT Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport ARTSM Association of Road Traffic Safety and Management DfT - Department for Transport EA - Environment Agency European Federation of Corrosion FCA Fencing Contractors Association FETA Forth Estuary Transport Authority HSE Health and Safety Executive HTMA Highway Term Maintenance Association ICE The Institution of Civil Engineers ILE The Institution of Lighting Engineers IStructE The Institution of Structural Engineers LCTF Lighting Column Technical Forum LGA Local Government Association LUL - London Underground Limited Network Rail Overseeing Organisations (Northern Ireland (Road Service Northern Ireland) and Wales (Welsh Government)) SCI Steel Construction Institute TAG Technical Advisory Group Thermal Sprayers Association TfL Transport for London (to include London Boroughs) Water Jetting Association Page 13 of 59

14 EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY The Sector Scheme Advisory Committee for Corrosion Protection of Transportation Infrastructure Assets (SSACCP) 1 have and accept no liability whatsoever for any failure of any system or systems assessed under this Sector Scheme Document (SSD) or for the quality, fitness for purpose, or safety of any product or service which is the subject of such assessment, 2 do not provide any representation or warranty as to any aspect of any such system, product or service, and 3 hereby expressly exclude all and any liability or responsibility (however alleged to arise) for or in connection with the provision of any service or product or any use of any product, all and any such liability or responsibility attaching exclusively to the producer (or user as the case may be) thereof. COPYRIGHT Permission is granted to reproduce and distribute this Sector Scheme Document subject to the restriction that the complete document must be copied without alteration, addition or deletion. This is subject to material not being used in a derogatory manner or in a misleading context. The source of the material must be acknowledged as SSACCP copyright and the title of the document must be included when being reproduced as part of another publication or service. SELECTION OF CERTIFICATION BODY It is important to note that due to the specific requirements for assessor competence required by this Sector Scheme a technical expert may be appointed by the SSACCP to assist United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) in the assessment of Certification Bodies as described in Appendix G. Prospective companies seeking registration under this Sector Scheme shall ensure that they engage a Certification Body specifically accredited to assess against the requirements of this SSD. Advice for Organizations acceptance is contained in Appendix H. IMPLEMENTATION OF ISSUE 11 [9001:2008] This National Highway Sector Scheme (NHSS) introduces requirements for an integrated management scheme for contracting organizations providing services relating to the corrosion protection of ferrous materials by industrial coatings. This issue of the SSD is to be implemented immediately from the date of publication on the UKAS website for assessments in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001:2008. Assessments against a previous issue of the SSD will continue to be valid until the following assessment carried out by the accredited Certification Body. Assessments against this issue of the SSD (or a later updated version), which relates to BS EN ISO 9001:2008, will continue to have validity until September 2018 when the 2008 version of ISO 9001 will become obsolete. Issue 3 [9001:2015] (or a later updated version) of this SSD is available for assessments in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001:2015. Page 14 of 59

15 Note 1: Following publication of this issue of the SSD the Organization should implement the changes in time for their surveillance visit or assessment visit by the Certification Body. Note 2: The Certification Body should assess the Organization against the latest issue of the SSD within 14 months of its publication. Note 3: Where the surveillance/assessment visit of an Organization occurs within two months of the publication of a revision to the SSD, such assessment may be undertaken against the previous issue of the SSD subject to compliance with Note 2 above. Note 4: The NHSS document is date specific, however the Organization shall have procedures in place to ensure that the latest version is always available. Organizations should be aware that utilisation of internet search engines may result in out of date references being identified/called up. Note 5: The Sector Scheme was listed in Appendix A of the Specification for Highway Works (May 2006) and became a mandatory requirement for suppliers working to the unmodified listing of the Sector Scheme in Appendix A of the Specification for Highway Works after the publication of the first issue of this document by UKAS on 1 st October INTRODUCTION 1 This Sector Scheme Document (SSD) relates to the quality management system requirements for corrosion protection of ferrous materials in transportation infrastructure assets using industrial coatings for new works and maintenance works. It sets out to identify a common interpretation of BS EN ISO 9001:2008 for Organizations and Certification Bodies engaged in the sector. 2 This Sector Scheme is one of the series of NHSSs, which are bespoke integrated management schemes within an ISO 9001:2008 framework that have been developed to interpret BS EN ISO 9001:2008 as it applies to a particular activity/industry within the United Kingdom. 3 Separate technical advisory committees for each activity within the sector provide advice to UKAS and expert representation is drawn from all sides of industry. Each NHSS technical advisory committee interprets BS EN ISO 9001 in relation to the requirements of their particular activity and comes to a consensus on the minimum levels of workmanship, services, products, testing, and the training and competency of operatives needed to meet specification requirements as well as auditor qualification and requirements in respect of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and other management systems. The details are contained in the individual SSDs. Following the publication of a revised BS EN ISO 9001, the committees will review their documents to ensure alignment with the revised BS EN ISO 9001 and that the SSD does not conflict with the national standard prior to withdrawal of the previous edition of the standard. 4 The individual NHSS technical advisory committees are overseen by the Highways Sector Scheme Liaison Group. This group provides a forum for discussion on the effectiveness of the Sector Schemes and co-ordinates developments so that they can be uniformly taken forward by each of the NHSS technical advisory committees. It is also the venue where dialogue with UKAS and the Certification Bodies on the application of the Sector Schemes takes place. 5 NHSSs together with BS EN ISO 9001 are designed to: Provide an industry benchmark Ensure that all processes are planned Provide a basis for continuous improvement Focus on quality as an objective Page 15 of 59

16 Reduce costs for Client and contractor Provide and maintain a properly trained and competent workforce Involve all sides of industry in scheme ownership within a partnership framework Provide the basis for the technical knowledge and experience that Certification Body auditors will use in the sector concerned Promote confidence in quality management systems through provision of a robust transparent system 6 In using this Sector Scheme users shall use best practice in specifying any other relevant NHSSs as appropriate to the nature of the work being undertaken. 7 It shall be noted that NHSSs are mandatory for Highways England contracts and suppliers shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001 and this SSD as part of their continuous improvement within their BS EN ISO 9001 registration. It is anticipated that other highway authorities that use the Specification for Highway Works as the basic document for procuring highway works will also require compliance with BS EN ISO 9001 and this SSD. Other owners of transportation infrastructure may also require their suppliers to comply with this Sector Scheme, for example Network Rail and London Underground. 8 The SSD is a live document with the SSACCP meeting at least once a year to develop it as appropriate. Those using the document should always ensure that they have the current version of the document. The SSD may be obtained by visiting the UKAS website ( from where the document can be freely downloaded. 9 Lantra hosts a list of Organizations registered to this sector scheme on their web-site ( This is a self registration list and it is a requirement of this scheme that Organizations annually register their details on this website and keep them up to date. Certification Bodies will check that the Organization is registered on the website together with all relevant information, including a pdf copy of the certificate of registration that the Certification Body issues, prior to annual and surveillance visits. 10 Scheme Feedback i) Any observations or feedback relating to the operation of this document and the scheme should be addressed using the procedures given In Appendices J1, J2 or J3 as appropriate. Appendix J1 is to be used for observations and general queries concerning the document and general feedback. Appendix J2 relates to the assessment process carried out by Certification Bodies. Appendix J3 relates to policing of the scheme. ii) Completed J1 forms should be sent to the Committee Chairperson at the address given on the form. Note: J1 forms will be sent on receipt by UKAS to the relevant scheme secretary or chairperson for consideration. In many instances J1 forms can be responded to without the need for them to be considered by an NHSS committee, those requiring a more detailed response will be dealt with at the next meeting of the committee as part of the review of the document. If the J1 form contains information that is critical, then exceptionally action can be taken prior to the meeting by the chairperson for instance by arranging an extraordinary meeting of the NHSS advisory committee. The secretary will normally advise the originator of receipt of the J1 document and when the next meeting is expected to be held. iii) Completed J2 forms should be sent directly to the relevant Certification Body. iv) Completed J3 forms should be sent to the relevant Highway Authority or HSE as appropriate and indicated on the form. Page 16 of 59

17 11 Contact The SSACCP Secretary can be contacted via UKAS at the following address: The Secretary Sector Scheme Advisory Committee for Corrosion Protection of Transportation Infrastructure Assets c/o UKAS 2 Pine Trees Chertsey Lane Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 3HR info@ukas.com Tel: Page 17 of 59

18 INTERPRETATION OF BS EN ISO 9001: SCOPE This SSD together with BS EN ISO 9001:2008 describes the quality management system requirements to be established by Organizations providing corrosion protection to ferrous materials in transportation infrastructure assets using industrial coatings. The SSD does not apply to the application of powder organic coatings. The SSD does not apply to providing corrosion protection to ferrous materials by hot dip galvanising or similar metal coatings (eg. electroplating and sheradizing) but does apply to the application of industrial coatings to such substrates. The SSD is applicable to the provision of corrosion protection to new assets and to the maintenance of corrosion protection to existing assets. It is applicable to corrosion protection works undertaken in the workshop and on site, and embraces the associated health and safety and environmental controls. This SSD interprets the requirements of British Standard BS EN ISO 9001:2008 and shall be read and implemented in compliance with that Standard. Works shall include all the associated processes required for corrosion protection including but not limited to planning the works, access for the works, protection of the works and environment, preparation of surfaces for receiving corrosion protection materials, the storage, mixing and application of corrosion protection materials, and inspection at all stages of the work. Organizations may achieve registration to this Sector Scheme for specific services that they are competent to supply (e.g. abrasive blast cleaning on site works) within the overall process of providing corrosion protection to ferrous materials in transportation infrastructure assets using industrial coatings. The Certificate of Registration (see Appendix K) shall record the full scope of registration. Organizations registered to another NHSS undertaking works that includes works covered by the scope of this Sector Scheme should refer to Appendix M for guidance on compliance with this Sector Scheme. 2. NORMATIVE REFERENCE The normative reference documents are BS EN ISO 9000:2005 Quality Management Systems Fundamentals and Vocabulary BS EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems Requirements BS EN ISO 9004:2009 Managing for the sustained success of an organisation A quality management approach. BS ISO 10005:2005 Quality Management Systems Guidelines for quality plans. BS EN ISO/IEC 17024:2012 Conformity assessment General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons. Page 18 of 59

19 3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this SSD the following definitions shall apply. Certificate of Registration: Client: Contract Specification: Customer: Industrial Coating: Inspector:* Manager:* Operative:* Organization: Quality Management System: Quality Manual: Quality Plan: A certificate issued by a UKAS accredited Certification Body certifying that the holder operates a Quality Management System complying with BS EN ISO 9001:2008 and this SSD. (See Appendix K) The owner or manager of the transportation infrastructure asset to which corrosion protection is to be provided. The specification for corrosion protection included in the contract. The body engaging the Organization for the purpose of the work described in this SSD. A single protective coat or a series of protective coats, which may include pre-treatments, thermally sprayed metal coats, paints and aesthetic finish coats, applied to provide corrosion protection to a substrate. The competent person identified and recorded by the Organization as being responsible for the inspection of corrosion protection works for compliance with the requirements of a Contract Specification. (See 6.2.2) The competent person named in the Organization s Quality Plan for a contract as being responsible for the overall management of the implementation of the corrosion protection works for that contract. A competent person who works under the control of a Supervisor and is directly involved with the implementation of corrosion protection works. This may include a person who is working towards becoming competent in the implementation of corrosion protection works. (See 6.2.2) The legal entity providing the corrosion protection work and any other related contractual obligations and who will be assessed against this SSD by the Certification Body. The Organization s structure, responsibilities, procedures, processes and resources for implementing quality management. The document that specifies the quality management system and the documentation to be used. The document setting out the specific quality practices, resources and sequence of activities relevant to a contract (See Appendix A). Page 19 of 59

20 Quality Policy: Registered training scheme shall : SSACCP: Sub-contractor: Substrate: Supervisor:* Technical Manager:* Training Administrator Transportation Infrastructure Assets: UKAS * Note The overall quality intentions and direction of an Organization as regards quality as formally expressed by top management. A training scheme that has been assessed and registered by the Training Administrator as meeting the bench mark training and assessment requirements identified for this Sector Scheme. (See Appendix C and C1) Used to indicate a requirement strictly to be followed in order to conform to the standard and from which no deviation is permitted. (See ISO/IEC Directives Part 3:1997, Annex E) (reference guidance on terminology used in ISO 9001 and ISO 9004.) Sector Scheme Advisory Committee for Corrosion Protection of Transportation Infrastructure Assets. An organization or individual providing a service(s) or material(s) to the Organization. The ferrous base, the metal coating such as galvanising applied over a ferrous base or existing sound industrial coatings over a ferrous base, to which the industrial coating is to be applied to provide the corrosion protection. The competent person identified and recorded by the Organization as being responsible for the supervision of the implementation of corrosion protection works. (See 6.2.2) The competent person named in the Organization s Quality Plan for a contract as being responsible for ensuring that the technical requirements of the Contract Specification for that contract are met. (See 6.2.2) The organization appointed by the SSACCP to undertake the assessment and registration of training for this Sector Scheme. (See Appendix C1) As defined in the Contract Specification. May include but not limited to bridges, parapets, gantries, masts, columns, signal posts, electrification masts, station structures, level crossing equipment, buildings and toll booths. United Kingdom Accreditation Service (The United Kingdom National Accreditation Service) or any recognised European Union National Accreditation Body or any equivalent International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multi-Lateral Agreement (MLA) signatory with a scope that includes this sector scheme. The roles may be combined. The role of Inspector may not be undertaken by a person who is directly involved in supervising or applying the corrosion protection. Page 20 of 59

21 4 to 8 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS INTERPRETATION OF BS EN ISO 9001:2008 Introduction The following sections should be read in conjunction with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:2008. Clause/Paragraph numbers in this section reference appropriate paragraphs of BS EN ISO 9001:2008. Where no specific interpretation is recorded under a heading this means that it is not considered necessary to provide an interpretation for that clause. The interpretations given below are to assist in the clarification of the BS EN ISO 9001:2008 text for the relevant activity, no inference should be made that BS EN ISO 9001:2008 requirements are diluted or deleted because of this interpretation. 4 Quality Management System 4.1 General Requirements (i) (ii) (iii) The Organization shall operate a quality management system to BS EN ISO 9001:2008 and this SSD. The Organization shall record their registration to this sector scheme on the Schedule of Suppliers website immediately following confirmation of their accreditation to the sector scheme from the Certification Body and thereafter annually. Guidance on how to record registration to this sector scheme on the Schedule of Suppliers website is given in Appendix O. Where services are outsourced and not controlled under the Organization s procedures, the supplier of the services shall have relevant NHSS registration. The Organization shall maintain a collated list of all outsourced services, which shall included details of how those outsourced services are controlled. 4.2 Documentation Requirements General Documents needed by the Organization shall include the contract specific Quality Plan. See 7.1 regarding content of the Quality Plan Quality Manual See 7.3 regarding design and development Control of Documents As part of the Organization s procedures for document control, the following contract specific documents are typically required to be controlled: a) Correspondence. b) Delivery notes and certification where required. c) Training records/certificates. d) Contract documentation and Client order. Page 21 of 59

22 e) Instructions to Operatives, Supervisors and Inspectors. f) Relevant standards and specifications, including this document. g) Method statements for controlling the works to include relevant health and safety, and environmental requirements. h) Drawings. i) Design information. (See 7.3) Control of Records (i) In addition to the Organization s own quality records, the following contract specific records shall typically be kept: a) Contract Specification and any variations. b) Supply chain records. c) Instructions to Operatives, Supervisors and Inspectors. d) Complaints and feedback. e) Experience and training record of all personnel. f) As built records identifying any agreed changes arising during implementation. g) Records of materials used. h) Details of any accidents or incidents (known to the Organization) in or adjacent to the corrosion protection works, including near misses. i) Maintenance and calibration records of the equipment used. j) Product data sheets and health and safety data sheets. k) Contract records e.g. temperature, relative humidity, wet and dry film thickness, sampling and testing. l) Records to enable Operative traceability, i.e. who did what. m) Design information. (See 7.3) (ii) Records shall be kept for a minimum of six years unless otherwise required to be retained for a longer period in the contract. Records shall be made available to the Client and/or Customer as requested. 5 Management Responsibility 5.1 Management Commitment No specific interpretation. 5.2 Customer Focus Processes for determining Customer requirements shall consider the interests of the Client and stakeholders to enhance Customer satisfaction, e.g. the general public and travelling public. 5.3 Quality Policy 5.4 Planning No specific interpretation Quality Objectives The quality objectives shall include a commitment to meet Customer and Client requirements with respect to corrosion protection of ferrous materials by industrial coatings. Page 22 of 59