Pressure washing JHA: hazards, controls and PPE.
Start from this template, add what's different on your site today, and have the crew sign.
| Hazards · Pressure washing |
|---|
| Injection injuries from the spray |
| Electric shock |
| Slips |
| Chemicals |
Controls
- Never point the wand at a person or your own feet.
- GFCI on electric units.
- Gas units outside, away from doors and intakes.
- Read the SDS for cleaners.
All 5 hazards and 5 controls → · 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)
Toolbox talk: Eye and face protection
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site and have the competent person sign it.
Hazards
- Injection injuries from the spray
- Electric shock
- Slips
- Chemicals
- Carbon monoxide from gas units
Controls
- Never point the wand at a person or your own feet.
- GFCI on electric units.
- Gas units outside, away from doors and intakes.
- Read the SDS for cleaners.
- Wash runoff goes to the sediment controls, not the storm drain.
PPE
- Face shield and goggles
- Chemical-resistant gloves
- Rubber boots
- Hearing protection
OSHA rules
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1) · 29 CFR 1926.59 · 29 CFR 1926.102
Toolbox talk: Eye and face protection
- Safety glasses marked Z87 whenever there's anything flying.
- Goggles for dust and splashes; face shield over glasses for grinding.
- Something in your eye: flush it. Don't rub.
- Know where the eyewash is.
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A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site, add what's different today, and have the competent person sign it.
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Questions crews ask
What are the hazards of pressure washing?
Injection injuries from the spray. Electric shock. Slips. Chemicals. Carbon monoxide from gas units.
What controls go in a pressure washing JHA?
Never point the wand at a person or your own feet. GFCI on electric units. Gas units outside, away from doors and intakes. Read the SDS for cleaners. Wash runoff goes to the sediment controls, not the storm drain.
What PPE is needed for pressure washing?
Face shield and goggles, Chemical-resistant gloves, Rubber boots, Hearing protection. Add what your site and the task's SDS call for.
Which OSHA rules cover pressure washing?
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1); 29 CFR 1926.59; 29 CFR 1926.102.
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