Safety Flash
UK HSE: Fatal incident using high pressure water jetting equipment
UK HSE: Fatal incident using high pressure water jetting equipment
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 33/20
- Competence and TrainingControl of WorkLine of FirePressure Systems
- Line of firePressure systems
- Competence and trainingOperational supervisionPositive retention and reliable securing
Summary
This safety flash describes a fatal injury during removal of paint residue from pipes with a high-pressure jet washer. The worker was struck by the flexi-lance end. HSE found missing pressure regulation and anti-ejection controls, alongside inadequate training and supervision, and prosecuted the company.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Summary
A worker died after a high-pressure cleaning lance ejected violently where pressure controls, anti-ejection devices, training and supervision were inadequate.
IMCA SF 33/20. Themes: competence and training, control of work, line of fire, pressure systems.