Water jet drain cleaning is an important part of maintaining pipe networks, and it’s vital that council workers have access to quality equipment and training to undertake this work.
High-pressure water jetting uses a stream of pressurised water to remove debris or waste materials from surfaces, including drains and pipes. Common equipment used for this work includes high-pressure water cleaners, hydro jetters and drain cleaners.
This equipment relies on powerful motors and pumps to propel the water with sufficient force. These motors can be extremely loud, causing disruption for people living or working nearby.
Water jetting also has the potential to be dangerous to untrained workers. If misused or improperly maintained, high-pressure jetters can dislodge material from the surfaces being cleaned or parts of the equipment can come loose, both of which can hit and possibly injure operators. In some cases, the water pressure can be so intense that it can pierce the skin, which can even cause contaminated material to enter the body.
While proper PPE can minimise the danger of these incidents, comprehensive training can better prevent such accidents from occurring, ensuring that maintenance jobs are completed on time and workers are better able to keep themselves and others safe.
Expert training
SECA provides nationally recognised drain cleaning courses at their purpose-built training academy in New South Wales, as well as onsite training. CCTV training is available in all of SECA’s locations around Australia.
The courses provide personnel with in-depth knowledge of industrial drain cleaning operations, management of worksites, safe work practices and associated law, and emergency and rescue practices.
They ensure that operators are accredited and authorised to operate drain cleaning equipment, and that they comply with WorkSafe guidelines.
The training also provides an operator with the necessary knowledge to supervise a drain cleaning operation and be responsible for a crew of workers.
First-class equipment
In addition to quality training, operators must have access to first-class equipment to ensure that maintenance operations are as effective and safe as possible.
The Rioned MultiJet is a high-pressure jetting system designed and built with the latest technology. The equipment is entirely housed within a simple trailer for easy transportation and positioning. The jetting equipment is suitable for unblocking and cleaning drains and sewers of up to 450mm.
Thanks to the water-cooled diesel or petrol engine, special exhaust system and enclosed body, the MultiJet is the quietest trailer-mounted jetting machine in its class, ensuring minimal disruptions to nearby homes and businesses, without sacrificing cleaning power.
The trailer body is uniquely designed with a low centre of gravity and aerodynamic chassis to ensure excellent handling and stability on the road, as well as improve the fuel efficiency of the towing vehicle.
When pivoted out, the hose reel remains within the machine body, maximising ease of use while minimising obstructions onto the road, preventing accidents.
By combining the best of both training and equipment, maintenance professionals can ensure that their operations are completed quickly and effectively whilst guaranteeing the safety of their workers.
For more information, visit seca.com.au/seca-training or seca.com.au/product/rioned-multijet
