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WARNING
Operations with this equipment can be potentially
hazardous. Caution MUST be exercised prior
to and during equipment and water jet tool use.
Please read and follow all of these instructions,
in addition to the guidelines in the WJTA
Recommended Practices handbook, available
online at www.wjta.org. Deviating from safety
instructions and recommended practices can lead
to severe injury and/or death.
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Do not exceed the maximum operating
pressure specified for any component in a
system.
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The immediate work area MUST be marked
off to keep out untrained persons.
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Inspect the equipment for visible signs
of deterioration, damage, and improper
assembly. Do not operate if damaged, until
repaired.
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Make sure all threaded connections are tight
and free of leaks.
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Users of all Badger Tools MUST be
trained and/or experienced in the use and
application of high-pressure technology
and cleaning, as well as all associated
safety measures, according to the WJTA
Recommended Practices for the use of
High-pressure Waterjetting Equipment.
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Install mechanical stops, stingers and back
out preventers as appropriate when doing any
tube, line or vessel cleaning.
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Always de-energize the system before
servicing or replacing any parts. Failure to do
so can result in severe injury and/or death.
PRE-RUN SAFETY CHECK
Refer to WJTA-IMCA’s, Recommended Practices
For The Use Of High-pressure Waterjetting
Equipment and/or The Water Jetting Association’s,
WJA Code of Practice for additional safety
information.
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Complete a job specific risk assessment and
act on the resulting actions.
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Adhere to all site specific safety procedures.
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Ensure the waterblasting zone is properly
barricaded and that warning signs are posted.
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Ensure the workplace is free of unnecessary
objects (e.g. loose parts, hoses, tools).
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Ensure all Operators are using the correct
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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Check that the air hoses are properly
connected and tight.
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Check all hoses and accessories for damage
prior to use. Do not use damaged items. Only
high quality hoses intended for waterblast
applications should be used as high-pressure
hoses.
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Check all high-pressure threaded connections
for tightness.
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Operate the high-pressure water at full
pressure and use the Pneumatic Foot Pedal
Dump Control to verify that the dump valve is
working properly.
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Ensure that Operators never connect,
disconnect, or tighten hoses, adapters, or
accessories with the high-pressure water
pump unit running.
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Ensure no personnel are in the hydroblasting
zone.
WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
