Waterjet Cutter

Waterjet Cutting Machine SOP

Acronyms

• LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

• PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

• SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

Hazards

• Noise

• Electricity

• Hot surfaces

• Bacteria build-up

• Moving objects

• Sharp, flying debris

• Water under high pressure

• Slippery walkway

• Manual Handling

Personal protective equipment

Pre-operational inspection

Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer’s operational manual, ensure:

• Power cord undamaged/good condition, test and tagged – current as per legislative requirement

• Emergency STOP buttons are operational and are pulled out

• Pump guards in place

• The table is clear of debris & other objects

• Guards in place, undamaged

• Controls labelled and working correctly

• No trip hazards present in the work area

• Area is clear of other persons.

Precautions