Safe Practices - Water Pressure

Safe Practices — Water Pressure

• Protective face shield

• Rubber-soled shoes with insulation

• Protective clothing

Pressurized water can cause potential safety hazards. To help avoid injury, take the following steps:

• Make sure the maximum air pressure for cleaning purposes is below 205 kPa (30 psi).

• Never point a pressure washer at yourself or others.

• Never attempt to push or move objects with spray from the washer.

• Never use a gasoline powered washer in an enclosed space.

• If using an electrical unit, keep the pressure washer’s power cord connection out of standing water; use only heavy duty extension cords with components rated for use in wet locations; and keep both the power cord and extension cord connections as far away from the item being washed as possible, and away from water runoff.

• Electrical pressure washers should have ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection either on the unit or at the outlet.

• Have a qualified electrician check the pressure washer for electrical problems after it has tripped a circuit breaker.

• Always squeeze the gun trigger after use to relieve the pressure in the gun, hose and pump.

• Use extreme caution when spraying near power lines, service feeds and electrical meters.

• Keep the nozzle spray away from electrical wiring and windows.

• Do not secure the spray gun in the open position.

WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

USE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS