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Health, Safety & Environmental Bulletin No 377

26 September 2013

High Pressure Water Injury

Please see enclosed a self-explanatory bulletin that was shared with us by Aecom.

Martin Rackley, UK SH&E Manager – Global Alliance stated “More & more high pressure water jet
devices are coming onto the market and being used for a multitude of tasks. High pressure water jets
can cut through concrete (Hydro Demolition) and there have been cases of operatives losing limbs and
being cut in half.”

Never use any plant or equipment unless you have been trained in its safe use. Any equipment that has
residual stored energy (e.g. water pressure, spring loaded, or electrical capacitors) should be disabled or
discharged after use.

Our thanks are extended to Galliford Try plc for sharing this bulletin.

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