BCSA issues CE Marking guidance

Two step-by-step guides to CE Marking have been published by the BCSA and distributed to the entire membership.

The guides fully explain the requirements for CE Marking of structural steelwork and welding quality management.

Dr David Moore, BCSA Director of Engineering, said: “CE Marking of steel sections and welding consumables is relatively new and many members may not know what they should be looking for or doing, these guides explain everything succinctly.”

For a welding management system the guide advises members they are required to have a Responsible Welding Coordinator to oversee the company’s welding systems.

“This person doesn’t need to be an employee, but he or she will have to have experience and competence relating to the type of steel product being fabricated,” explained Dr Moore.

The guide also explains that a third party will assess the nominated Responsible Welding Coordinator and his/her knowledge.

The guide to CE Marking also fully explains the new concept of Execution Classes and traceability of steel sections.