Hydrojetting Safety

[Abid Khan]

What is hydrojetting?

Hydrojetting is a high pressure water jet cleaning activity which is a very efficient cleaning method.

 

What are hazards in hydrojetting?

• High pressure water jet
• High velocity impact
• Chemical Exposure
• Fall from height
• Opaque vision
• Electrical shock
• Source of ignition

 

What are control measures for hydrojetting?

• Permit to work
• PPE (leather gloves, Apron, full face mask, leather shoes)
• Calibrated Pressure gauge
• Safety valve
• Kill switch
• Third party certified
• Barricadding
• No unauthorized entry
• Area free from electrical systems
• No lone working
• No defective equipment
• Whip checks and safety pin on all hose connection
• Waste properly dump
• Proper access for operator
• Frequent breaks