High Pressure Water Jetting - Health & Safety Awareness and Surface Cleaning
High Pressure Water Jetting
Who should attend?
All those who may be required to use High Pressure Water Jetting equipment as part of their job and specifically for the purpose of Surface Cleaning. This course will also be useful to those required to manage or supervise staff using this type of equipment.
It is important to note that the Health and Safety Awareness certificate expires after 3 years and will need to be renewed in order to re-validate the practical unit - Surface Cleaning
As of 1st January 2024, delegates will no longer receive physical certificates or cards. On successful completion, delegates will receive a login via email for the Water Jetting Association app where they will be able to access digital versions of certificates, cards, and Codes of Practice. This service is provided by the WJA directly and not Skills Training Centre Ltd. Delegates wishing to have physical copies of the Codes of Practice can purchase these from the STC office.
Course aim
To provide delegates with underpinning knowledge of Health & Safety for High Pressure Water Jetting.
To enable delegates to safety carry out Surface Cleaning.
Course content
HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS
Applications & Machines:-
- Cleaning & surface preparation
- Jet cutting - precision and volume removal
Legislation & the WJA codes of practice:-
- Health & Safety at Work Act
- WJA codes of practice
Jetting equipment- nozzles:-
- Jet principles
- Types of nozzle
Jetting equipment- pumps:-
- Pump configuration
- Water supply/delivery features
- Pressure safety release options
Jetting equipment- pressure controls:-
- Dump & dry shut controls
- Pressure regulators
Jetting equipment- high pressure hose:-
- Hose construction & pressure ratings
- Hose end fittings
- Connectors and hose end couplings
Water jetting hazards:-
- Directly from the water jet
- Hose end fittings
Water jetting injuries:-
- Effects of impact by high pressure water jet
- Use of WJA medical card
Operational procedures:
- Routine care & inspection
- Safety points during operation
SURFACE CLEANING
Applications & Machines:-
- Scope of surface cleaning & preparation applications
- Range of tasks
- Range of jetting machines suitable for surface cleaning/preparation
Jetting Equipment - Nozzles & Ancillaries:-
- Review nozzle principles
- Associated ancillary equipment
Jetting Equipment- High Pressure Hose:-
- Hose used in surface cleaning & preparation applications
- Damage & wear possibilities
- Hose ancillaries
Jetting Equipment - Machines:-
- Range of jetting machines used
- Engine controls & instruments
- Auto engine speed control systems
- Pressure safety relief
- Water supply/delivery features
- Filtration requirements
- Boost feed pumps
Job Assessment & Planning:-
- Information & assessment
- Base material & contaminants
- Selection of equipment & manning levels
- Safe system of work
Operational Procedures:-
- Daily checks
- Setting-up
- Monitoring of operation
- Job completion
Practical Exercises
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| Location | Date(s) | Length | Price (excl. VAT) |
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| Please call 020 8619 0939 or email info@skillstrainingcentre.co.uk for dates. | |||||
