IMCASafety Flash
UK HSE: Fatal incident using high pressure water jetting equipment
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 33/20
- Date
- Themes
- Competence and TrainingControl of WorkLine of FirePressure Systems
Summary
A worker died after a high-pressure cleaning lance ejected violently where pressure controls, anti-ejection devices, training and supervision were inadequate.
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IMCA SF 33/20. Themes: competence and training, control of work, line of fire, pressure systems.
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