Standard Practice for Pressure Water Cleaning and Cutting

Importancia y uso:

4.1 This practice is intended to provide guidance on the proper operation of pressure water-jet cleaning and cutting equipment.

4.2 This practice is also applicable at lower pressures where there is foreseeable risk of injury.

4.3 This practice is provided to assist persons unfamiliar with the operation of water-jet cleaning and cutting equipment in learning to correctly use the equipment.

4.4 Correct operation and use of the pressure water-jet cleaning and cutting equipment requires that the operator has familiarized himself with the identification of pressure metal fittings, hoses, guns, and accessories in accordance with the original equipment manufacturer’s specifications, instructions, and programmed instructional material; only then shall hydrojetting begin. Modification of water-jetting equipment shall not be done without prior written approval by the manufacturer of the equipment. Employees shall be instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions as identified/required in 5.18. (Warning—Serious harm or injury may result from the misuse of water-jetting equipment and the use of improper fittings, hoses, or attachments.)

4.5 The use of pressure water-jet equipment for cutting and cleaning is a rapidly evolving technology. This practice will be periodically reviewed for any required changes at least every five years.

Subcomité:

E34.10

Volúmen:

11.03

Número ICS:

25.100.01 (Cutting tools in general), 25.220.20 (Surface treatment)

Palabras clave:

abrasive blasting; cleaning; construction; cutting; demolition; hydrojetting; lancing; moleing; shotgunning; water blasting;