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Focusing on industry self-discipline: 35 bad habits that inspection and testing personnel need to reject

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2026-03-11

In the field of inspection and testing, every piece of data carries a commitment to quality, safety, and trust. The professional habits of practitioners are directly related to the authenticity and credibility of test results. Developing good professional habits and staying away from the following common problems are essential courses for every tester's professional growth.

 

 

There are many irregularities in sample management

 

Samples are randomly placed and not placed in the designated area, which can easily cause contamination or loss

The sample identification is unclear, the information is incomplete, and it is easy to confuse

Improper storage conditions result in sample deterioration or failure

Insufficient sampling volume to cover all detection items

The sampling method is not standardized and lacks representativeness

 

Shortcomings in instrument operation and maintenance

 

Using without preheating during startup affects stability

Operation not in accordance with regulations, exceeding the range or arbitrarily changing parameters

The equipment was not calibrated on time, resulting in a decrease in reliability

Failure to clean equipment residue after testing affects component lifespan

Insufficient daily maintenance can easily lead to malfunctions

 

Improper use of reagents and consumables

 

Improper storage environment for reagents can lead to spoilage

Improper preparation, inaccurate weighing or dissolution

Mixing reagents from different batches/manufacturers without confirmation

The selection of consumables is solely based on price, with quality and applicability being overlooked

Serious waste of consumables increases costs and resource pressure

 

Frequent vulnerabilities in the detection process

 

Without conducting blank experiments, it is difficult to rule out the influence of environment/reagents

Not conducting parallel sample testing, lacking repeatability verification

Omitting key detection steps to pursue speed

The experimental records are not timely, and the data is prone to errors

Records are altered or not corrected according to regulations, resulting in decreased traceability

 

Prominent issues with data reporting

 

Randomly excluding anomalies in data leads to distorted results

Careless calculation process, prone to errors

The report format is not standardized, and the structure and layout are chaotic

Incomplete information, unable to fully convey the testing situation

The review is not strict, and there is a lack of scrutiny on data and conclusions

 

Weak awareness of safety and environmental protection

 

Not following laboratory safety rules, such as not wearing protective equipment

Inadequate management of hazardous chemicals, failure to follow regulations such as double person and double lock

Random disposal of waste and unclassified disposal result in environmental pollution

Neglecting the impact of environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation, etc.) on the results

Failure to report accidents in a timely manner and delayed disposal

 

Professional ethics and collaboration need to be improved

 

Work attitude perfunctory, lack of sense of responsibility

Slow knowledge updates make it difficult to keep up with industry technological developments

Lack of communication and collaboration, affecting team efficiency

Unfriendly attitude towards customers, damaging the image of the institution

Violating professional ethics, falsifying data or issuing false reports
 

Rejecting the above bad habits is the key to improving professional skills and enhancing industry trust. Continuous improvement in testing quality and team collaboration should be achieved through training, supervision, and self-discipline.

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