Code of practice for the use of high pressure jetting equipment by divers
- Recommended Practice
- Revision 1.2 - May 2024
This document provides comprehensive guidelines and safety practices for the use of high-pressure jetting equipment by divers, covering equipment specifications, operational procedures, and safety measures.
Contents
Scope
Definitions
Introduction
Equipment
Protection of Personnel
Operational Procedures
Avoidance of Accidents during Underwater HP and UHP Water Jetting Operations
References
Appendix 1 - Diving Medical Advisory Committee Recommendation: Accidents with High Pressure Water Jets
Appendix 2 - Advice to Attending Medic or Doctor
Appendix 3 - Useful Contacts
Appendix 4 - Extract from IMCA Safety Flash 05/11: Diver Safety – High Pressure Water Jetting Operations
Appendix 5 - Extract from IMCA Safety Flash 06/07: Diver Injury Using Cavitation Blaster
Revision
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Rev. 1.2 - November 2023Page 2, references and bookmarking updated; no change to content
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Rev. 1.1 - October 2021Minor additions to guidance
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Rev. 1 - July 2013Updated to incorporate ultra-high pressure jetting equipment & two safety flashes
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Rev. - August 1998Initial publication