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OPERATOR MANUAL
Jetwave Group Pty Ltd • Keswick, SA 5035 AU • jetwave.com.au
Standard Operating Procedures
Instructions
1.
High pressure cleaning should be carried out in an area isolated from other
hazards and/or workers, or steps taken to prevent exposure of persons to the
high pressure cleaning process.
2.
Persons should not operate high-pressure cleaners unless they have been
instructed in the hazards and the means of safe use and operation of the
equipment, including the reading and understanding of all motor and operation
manuals.
3.
All persons using high-pressure cleaners are to use personal protective equipment
(PPE) appropriate for the task and the equipment used.
Task
Sequence
Identified
Hazards in
Task
Key Processes to be
Followed
Precautions / PPE
Required
1.
Preparation
Electric Shock
Care must be taken to
ensure that key
components such as the
motor is not sprayed and
are kept out of water/spray
and splash back, and
preferably above ground.
Follow instructions when
adding chemical cleaning
agents to the high pressure
cleaner.
Keep unit well clear of
working area.
Skin irritation
Burns, risk of
fire
Exercise caution when
igniting diesel.
Hand protection must be
worn.
No smoking or naked
flames in the vicinity.
2.
Operation
Foreign
matter in eyes
Water splash will contain
cleaning agent and foreign
matter from article being
cleaned, which may splash
back towards operator.
Wear safety goggles
and/or face shield. Keep
hands and feet clear.
Skin irritation
High Pressure water
injection, over spray and
splash back will result in
operator’s clothing
becoming wet with
contaminated water from
cleaner.
Appropriate task clothing
Inc. wet weather clothing
and waterproof footwear
required.
Burns
Protect hands from hot
water and heat from lance.
Slips and falls
Keep work areas cleaner –
remove grease and other
matter from floors.
Keep hoses organised.
Slip-proof stable footwear
and remove grease and
other matter from floors in
operator’s vicinity.
