Codes of Practice

Below is the 'Index' along with links to excerpts taken from the 'Blue' Code of Practise. Regarded as the definitive working practice for the High Pressure and Ultra High Pressure Water Jetting industry and covers all aspects of health and safety along with 'best practice' techniques. To view excerpts click on highlighted area (hyperlinks) within the index. Alternatively you can go directly to examples by clicking here: [ example 1 ] and [ example 2 ].
To purchase a copy of The 'Blue' Code of Practice please click here.

Introduction

Scope

Training

		Inductions
		Training Course Requirements

Experience

Accidents and Diseases associated with High Pressure Water Jetting

		Direct water jet injuries
		Falls
		Risks from ejected material
		Inhalation/Contamination risks from aerosols
		Noise risks
		General Health considerations
		Leptospirosis (Weil's Disease)

Personal Protective Equipment

		Body Protection
		Eye / Face Protection
		Foot Protection
		Hand Protection
		Head Protection
		Hearing Protection
		Respiratory Protection
		Working at Height
		PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Records

High Pressure Jetting Team: Organisation and Duties

		Supervisor
		Team Leader
		Lead Operator
		Machine Operator
		Foot Control Valve Operator
		Safety Standby
		Additional Operators
		'One Man' or Single Person Operation
		Team Composition

Prohibited Areas

Frost Protection

Waste Disposal

High Pressure Water Jetting Units (see also Section 18 - Ultra High Pressure Jetting)

		Drive
		Pump and Controls
		Maximum Working Pressure and Pressure Safety Relief Devices
		The Jetting Unit

High Pressure Hose Assemblies

		General Requirements
		Maximum Working Pressure and Pressure Testing
		Marking and Inspection
		Rigid, Semi Rigid and Flexible Lances (Flexilances)

Control Valves

		Adjustable Pressure Control Valve
		Automatic Pressure Regulator (Unloader Valve)
		Diverter / Selector Valve
		Electro-Pneumatic Jetting Guns etc.

Accessories

		Jetting Guns (Dump types)
		Dry Shut-Off Jetting Guns
		Foot Control Valves (Dump types)
		Foot Control Valves (Dry Shut type)
		Nozzles (for use with Jetting Guns)
		Nozzles (for use with lances and hoses)
		Nozzles (fixed installation)
		Surface Preperation Tools
		Rotating Hose Pipe Cleaning Rigs

The Safe Use of Water Jetting Equipment

		General
		Jetting Guns
		Foot Control Valves
		Lances (Rigid or Semi-Rigid) - Manual Control
		Lances (Flexible) - Manual Control
		Nozzles
		High Pressure Hose
		Guidelines for High Pressure Hose

Care and Maintenance of Equipment

		General
		Water Filtration
		Responsibility
		Competent Persons
		Records

Abrasive Jet Cutting Systems

		Additional Hazards and Precautions
		Types of Abrasive Feed Systems
		Remote Handling Systems
		Types of Abrasive
		PPE
		Site Clearance

Ultra High Pressure Jetting

		Scope and definition
		Additional Training
		Differences between UHP and conventional jetting
		Jet Velocity
		Energy Comparisons
		Risk Assessment
		PPE
		Water Quality
		Additional Mechanical Considerations

Appendices:

		Daily Safety Checklist
		Medical Notes (High Pressure Water Jetting Injuries)
		Illustrations of High Pressure Hose End Fittings
		Hose Re-ending Requirements
		Confined Spaces (Guidelines)

Below is the 'Index' along with links to excerpts taken from the Red 'Illustrated' Code of Practise. For the Safe working and use of Water Jetting equipment in Drains and Sewers. To view excerpts click on highlighted area (hyperlinks) within the index. Alternatively you can go directly to examples by clicking here: [ example 1 ] and [ example 2 ].
To purchase a copy of The 'Red' Code of Practice please click here.



	Introduction
	Scope
	Definitions
	Legal Duties of Employers, Employees and Suppliers
	Reporting of Injuries Diseases & Dangerous Occurrences 1995 (RIDDOR)
	Care and Maintenance of Equipment
	Protective Clothing and Personal Protection
	Confined Spaces
	Maintenance of Safety Equipment
	Operational Procedures
	Frost Precautions
	Accidents and Diseases
	Your Health