High pressure flushing - Prevent Checklists

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		High pressure flushing
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Description	The list is based on the following regulations
The checklist contains questions about training and protective equipment, etc. in connection with high-pressure flushing.	AFS 2023:2 6§6 AFS 2023:2 6§7 AFS 2023:10 6§7 AFS 2023:1 §11 AFS 2023:1 §13 AFS 2023:10 3§7 AFS 2023:2 4§5

Routines

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
1. Are there procedures for risk assessment of an assignment?
2. Are all work steps risk-assessed on all assignments?
3. Has everyone received training on how to use their equipment?
4. Are there written instructions for the use of high-pressure equipment?
5. Do all employees know and adhere to the instructions for their high-pressure equipment?
6. Are there procedures for the use of barrier equipment and warning signs?
7. Are there procedures for safe work in enclosed spaces?
8. Can the employee receive prompt assistance in an emergency when working alone, for example, via a mobile phone, communication radio, or alarm device?

High pressure equipment

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
9. Is all equipment available?
a) CE-marked?
b) Is it marked with the correct pressure class?
c) Maintained and checked at regular intervals? (e.g. pressure testing of pump and hoses.)
10. Are they available?
a) Protection over rotating or moving parts?
b) Lockout/tagout? (Consider all energy sources: electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical.)
c) Emergency stop? (on both equipment and remote control.)
d) Safety device for overpressure in pumps? (e.g. blast plate.)
11. Has the unloading of equipment been done satisfactorily?
12. Do firearms and pedals function satisfactorily?
13. Is there abnormal leakage from pumps? (e.g. motor oil, glycol or water.)

Ergonomics

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
14. Work is taking place.
a) Above shoulder height?
b) Below knee height?
c) Feeling stressed due to time pressure?
d) Are they repeated for an extended period of time?
15. Planned for repeated work over a longer period of time.
a) Regular micro-breaks? -> Regular micro-breaks?
b) What is job rotation?

Vibrations

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
16. Has the employer investigated the working conditions and assessed the risks that may arise as a result of exposure to vibration at work?
17. Is work equipment chosen that has as little vibration impact as possible? (Pump in good condition and suitable rotary nozzle.)
18. Is there documentation on the workplace regarding the tool's vibration level and permitted working hours per person and day?

Chemical substances

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
19. Are chemical risks included in the risk assessment before each assignment?
20. Have the workers been informed about the chemical risks that exist and how to protect themselves?
21. Chemical products that are taken on a mission (those in the vehicle),
a) A list of what?
b) Are safety data sheets available for everyone?
c) Is it about safe storage?
d) Are you prepared to handle accidental spills and leaks?

Emergency preparedness

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
22. Do employees have sufficient knowledge of first aid?
23. Is there written information available for healthcare professionals regarding wound damage from a water jet?
24. Is it approved?
a) Fire extinguisher?
b) First aid kit? (Första hjälpen-låda?)
c) Eyewash? -> Eyewash?

Personal protective equipment

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
25. Are CE marks available and used?
a) Eye protection?
b) Does the hearing protection have the right attenuation ability?
c) Helmets?
d) Is it about protective clothing?
e) Gloves?
f) Foot and leg protection?
g) Boots?
26. When working with high pressures, CE marking is required.
a) Visors or full face masks?
b) Protective clothing with Kevlar or equivalent?
c) Foot and leg protectors with Kevlar or equivalent?
d) Are you referring to boots with toe cap protection?

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