Code of practice for the use of high pressure jetting equipment by divers

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 (DMAC 03 – January 1981)
• 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