Waterjetting: Follow the Rules and You Won’t Get Hurt

Waterblasting in winter? You’re basically creating your own black ice. Here’s a primer on kicking these dangerous waterjetting habits.
Waterjetting: Follow the Rules and You Won’t Get Hurt
At just 12 gallons per minute, a waterjet cut lasting one second will inject a quart of dirty water, contaminants, and pathogens into your body.

While there aren’t federal regulations concerning high-pressure waterjetting, that doesn’t mean companies are off the hook if something bad happens. OSHA’s General Duty Clause makes it clear that a company must provide a safe work environment by protecting employees from...

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