Understanding Infrared Thermography Reading 3

Records of surveys should be documented to include:
1. day, date, location, identification of test site and equipment or components
inspected;
2. thermographer's identification and qualifications;
3. equipment used and calibration history (when last calibrated. when last
spot check was made, etc.);
4. what was inspected, what was not inspected and why;
5. visual test reports of cracking, etc. with photographs if appropriate;
6. other observations noted by the inspector. such as noise and aroma;
7. backup video tapes of the entire measurement survey; and
8. specific mention of any critical findings.
All images should be maintained as files for future reference and trending.
Reports may be tailored to include only those items considered significant
but records should be maintained for all measurements. Maintenance and
repair records of all equipment and accessories should also be kept.
Easily accessible and easily understood notes and records are a measure of
the competence and professionalism of the thermographer and lead to
credibility in the eyes of management, whatever the industry or discipline.
Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang