While there aren’t federal regulations concerning high-pressure waterjetting, that doesn’t mean companies are off the hook if something bad happens. OSHA’s General Duty Clause makes it clear that a company must provide a safe work environment by protecting employees from “recognized hazards.”The lack of specific regulations shouldn’t be viewed as a “get out of jail free card,” says Gary Toothe, training manager for Federal Signal’s Environmental Solutions Group. “They’re going to write you up whether they have a rule for it or not. You can also be cited for not following the manufacturer’s instruction. Every waterblast manufacturer refers people to
Waterjetting: Follow the Rules and You Won’t Get Hurt
Waterblasting in winter? You’re basically creating your own black ice. Here’s a primer on kicking these dangerous waterjetting habits.
Nov 05, 2014 | by Doug Day |
