This incident investigation video is for health and safety purposes and does not include any graphic content.
This educational video explains how a worker was killed while operating a high-powered pressure washer in a pulp and paper mill.
It can be used in your health and safety training and toolbox talks when it comes to working with industrial pressure washers.
Water jet injuries are devastating, and as a result of this incident several B.C. pulp mills developed new safety practices to help prevent a recurrence.
Find more information and resources at worksafebc.com/health-safety.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro to industrial pressure washer incident
0:18 Industrial water jet systems explained
0:44 Cleaning line residue in a pulp mill
0:54 Flex lance explained
1:27 Losing control of flex lance
1:41 How to prevent pressure washer incidents
2:32 Proper personal protective equipment & clothing
2:40 Updated practices for water jet safety in B.C. pulp & paper mills
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21 июл 2024