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StoneAge has designed and manufactured this
equipment considering all hazards associated with
its operation. StoneAge assessed these risks and
incorporated safety features in the design. StoneAge
WILL NOT accept responsibility for the results of misuse.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER/
OPERATOR to conduct a job specific risk assessment
prior to use. Job specific risk assessment MUST be
repeated for each different set up, material, and location.
The risk assessment MUST conform to the Health and
Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant Health and
Safety legislation.
The risk assessment MUST consider potential material or
substance hazards including:
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Aerosols
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Biological and microbiological (viral or bacterial)
agents
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Combustible materials
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Dusts
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Explosion
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Fibers
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Flammable substances
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Fluids
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Fumes
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Gases
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Mists
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Oxidizing Agents
OPERATOR TRAINING
Managers, Supervisors, and Operators MUST be trained
in Health and Safety Awareness of High-pressure Water
Jetting and hold a copy the Water Jetting Association
(WJA) Code of Practice, or equivalent (see www.
waterjetting.org.uk).
Operators MUST be trained to identify and understand
all applicable standards for the equipment supplied.
Operators should be trained in manual handling
techniques to prevent bodily injury.
Operators MUST read, understand, and follow the
Operational and Training Requirements (Section 7.0) of
WJTA-IMCA’s Recommended Practices For The Use Of
High-pressure Waterjetting Equipment, or equivalent.
Operators MUST read, understand and follow the
Warnings, Safety Information, Assembly, Installation,
Connection, Operation, Transport, Handling, Storage,
and Maintenance Instructions detailed in this manual
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