ASTM E1575-12

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Designation: E1575 − 12
Standard Practice for
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Pressure Water Cleaning and Cutting
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1575; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope the pressure to a level that yields a pressure flow at the nozzle
that is considerably below the risk threshold.
1.1 This practice covers the personnel requirements, opera-
tor training, operating procedures, and recommended equip- 3.1.2 guard,n—shouldbesodesigned,constructedandused
ment performance/design for the proper operation of all types
that it will:
of pressure water-jet cleaning and cutting equipment as nor- (a) provide positive protection;
mally used by industries concerned with construction,
(b) prevent all access to the danger zone during operations;
maintenance, repair, cleaning, cutting, and demolition work. (c) cause the operator no discomfort or inconvenience;
(d) not interfere unnecessarily with production;
1.2 The term high-pressure water jetting covers all water
(e) operate automatically or with minimum effort;
jetting, including the use of additives or abrasives at pressures
(f) be suitable for the job and the machine;
above 100.5 psig (0.69 MPa).
(g) preferably constitute a design, integral built-in feature;
1.3 Any person required to operate or maintain pressure
(h) provide for machine oiling, inspection, adjustment and
water-jetting equipment shall have been trained and have
repair;
demonstrated the ability and knowledge to do so in accordance
(i) withstand long use with minimum maintenance;
with the original equipment manufacturer’s instructions,
(j) be durable, fire- and corrosion-resistant;
specifications, and training programs.
(k) not constitute a hazard by themselves (without splinters,
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded sharp corners, rough edges, or other sources of accidents); and
as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information (1) protect against foreseeable use and foreseeable misuse of
only. operational contingencies, not merely against normally ex-
pected hazards as determined from a job safety analysis
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.3 high-pressure water cleaning, v—the use of high-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
pressure water, with or without the addition of other liquids or
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
solid particles, to remove unwanted matter from various
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See 3.1.3, 4.4,
surfaces,wherethepressureoftheliquidjetexceeds100.5psig
5.7.2, 5.11, 5.14, 6.2, 6.7, and Sections 8 and 11 for specific
(0.69 MPa) at the orifice. (Warning—The limit of 100.5 psig
hazards statements.
(0.69 MPa) does not mean that pressures below 100.5 psig
(0.69 MPa) cannot cause injury or require any less attention to
2. Referenced Documents
the principles of this practice.Adequate precautions, similar to
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those of this practice, are required at all pressures.)
2.1 ANSI/IEEE Standard:
957-1987 IEEE Guide for Cleaning Insulators
3.1.4 high-pressure water cutting, v—the use of high-
pressure water, with or without the addition of other liquids or
3. Terminology
solidparticles,topenetrateintothesurfaceofamaterialforthe
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: purpose of cutting that material, where the pressure of the
3.1.1 dump system, n—the discharge orifice operator-
liquid jet exceeds 100.5 psig (0.69 MPa) at the orifice.
controlled, manually operated device or system that reduces
3.1.5 hose assembly, n—a hose with safety coupling each
indicating pressure capacities and attached in accordance with
manufacturer’s specifications.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E34 on Occupa-
tionalHealthandSafety andisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeE34.10 on
3.1.6 lance, n—a rigid metal tube used to extend the nozzle
Industrial Safety.
from the end of the hose.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2012. Published September 2012. Originally
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E1575 - 08. DOI:
3.1.7 lancing, v—an application whereby a lance and nozzle
10.1520/E1575-12.
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combination is inserted into, and retracted from, the interior of
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