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Company Name __________________________ Job Name __________________________ Date________ HYDRO BLASTER SAFETY High pressure water cleaning has become more common over the past few years, often replacing the need for sand blasting. The uses of hydro blasters vary from paint and grease removal, tan cleaning and log debar ing, to of heat e!changers and cleaning of sidewal s. "lthough hydro blasters are fairly simple to operate, they can be dangerous if not properly used. " pump is used to increase the water pressure to #$,$$$ psi, with larger units capable of %&,$$$ psi or more. This pressuri'ed water is pumped through a fle!ible steel braided hose and discharged through a pipe called a lance which has an orifice at the end. The water (ets, which e!it the orifice, act much li e a band saw, and this cutting action is the main ha'ard. This high pressure water can cut through boots, gloves, aprons and any other protective clothing in a fraction of a second. )f the (ets cut into your foot or hand, it could result in amputation or other severe in(ury* or the cleaning solution may be in(ected into your blood stream, which could be fatal. )n spite of this ha'ard, hydro blasters can be operated safely if proper procedures are followed. No one should operate this e+uipment without training and proper e+uipment. ,ersonal protective e+uipment is essential, including a full face shield, hard hat, rain suit, rubber boots with steel toes and metatarsal guards, waterproof gloves and hearing protection. Dead man switches-triggers must never be taped, tied, or otherwise altered so the e+uipment stays in the .on. position. )f the lance is dropped it will whip about wildly, causing serious in(uries. The lance should be a minimum of /0. long to eep the operator from pointing it at himself. Horseplay could have very serious conse+uences 1 never point a lance at other employees. )f possible, only clean water should be used. 2aw water may contain small +uantities of nitrogen, ammonia, or chlorine which could be deadly if vapori'ed in a confined space.

 3hen laying hoses, handle them with care. "lso, chec each hose to be sure it is mar ed with the manufacturer4s symbol, a serial number, and the ma!imum operating pressure. ,ad the hose at sharp corners or suspend it where necessary. 5ittings are particularly susceptible to thread wear and wrench damage. 6!amine all hoses and fittings for defects fre+uently, and replace if worn. 7perating a hydro blaster can be done safely if these few simple precautions are ept in mind. Thin about it the ne!t time you do any high pressure cleaning. )f you do not now how to operate the e+uipment, or do not understand correct procedures, as your supervisor.

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