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Leg and body protection
Workers should wear waterproof protective clothing complying with AS 3765.1-1990: Clothing for
protection against hazardous chemicals — Protection against general or specific chemicals or
AS 3765.2-1990: Clothing for protection against hazardous chemicals – Limited protection against
specific chemicals.
Leg and body armour manufactured from materials capable of withstanding the direct force of the water
jet should be used by water jetting operators where there is risk of injury. Liquid or chemical-resistant
suits should be worn where a risk assessment indicates these are required.
Hand protection
Hand protection complying with the recommendations of AS/NZS 2161.2:2005: Occupational protective
gloves - General requirements, AS/NZS 2161.3:2005: Occupational protective gloves - Protection
against mechanical risks or AS/NZS 2161.5:1998: Occupational protective gloves - Protection against
cold, should be worn where a risk assessment indicates this is required.
Foot and lower leg protection
Workers should wear protective footwear complying with AS/NZS 2210.3:2009: Occupational protective
footwear - Specification for safety footwear. A foot and lower leg guard or shield made from material
capable of withstanding the direct force of the water jet should be used where there is a risk of foot or leg
injury.
Further guidance on the selection of footwear is in AS/NZS 2210.1: 2010: Safety, protective and
occupational footwear - Guide to selection, care and use.
Hearing protection
Where noise cannot be eliminated or minimised so far as is reasonably practicable personal hearing
protectors as well as instruction and training in their use should be provided. Hearing protectors should
be selected in accordance with AS/NZS 1269.3:2005: Occupational noise management – hearing
protector program and tested in accordance with AS/NZS 1270:2002: Acoustics - hearing protectors.
Respiratory protection
Workers involved in high pressure water jetting operations should wear respiratory protection where
there is an assessed risk of injury that can be prevented by such equipment. Respiratory protection
should only be worn by workers who have been trained in its correct use.
A respiratory protection program should be implemented where there is evidence it could prevent injury
or disease. AS/NZS 1715:2009: Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment
provides guidance on the implementation of respiratory protection programs.
Hazards and Symbols
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
draw attention to potential hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
might result in moderate or minor injury.
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The safety alert symbol is used in
conjunction with a signal word, a pictorial
symbol and/or safety message to assist in
identifying the hazard.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result
in equipment or property damage.
SAFETY
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