Health & Safety Policy for Jet Wash London Services

Jet Wash London is committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety for all employees, contractors and members of the public affected by our jet washing and pressure cleaning operations. This policy sets out the key principles that govern our safe working practices across mobile jet wash, pressure washing and high-pressure cleaning services. The aim is to prevent injury, ill health and property damage while ensuring consistent, professional delivery of cleaning services.

Our core objectives are to provide a safe workplace, to minimise risk through robust control measures and to continually improve our safety performance. The policy applies to all activities connected with our jetwashing operations, including preparatory site assessments, vehicle-based cleaning rigs, water treatment, and the handling and use of cleaning chemicals. All staff must follow documented procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment when undertaking any power washing task.

Responsibilities are clearly defined: senior management will ensure that resources, training and supervision are provided; supervisors and team leaders will implement safe systems of work; and operatives must comply with instructions and report hazards promptly. We emphasise a shared duty of care — everyone working on any pressure wash project is expected to behave responsibly and to act to reduce risks to themselves and others.

Risk Assessment and Control Measures

Before commencing any contract, a documented risk assessment will be completed to identify hazards associated with jet wash activities, including slip and trip risks, manual handling, exposure to chemicals, noise, and the potential for high-pressure water injuries. Assessments will be proportionate to the scale of each task and will consider the environment in which the cleaning takes place, whether residential, commercial or industrial settings.

Control measures include the selection of appropriate equipment, the use of controlled pressure settings to reduce splash and rebound, isolation of work areas to protect bystanders, and the implementation of safe access and egress arrangements. Where chemicals are used, they will be selected and stored responsibly; their use will be governed by manufacturer data sheets and safe handling procedures. Employees will be briefed on the risks and the controls required for every job.

We operate a permit-to-work approach for higher-risk tasks and a hierarchy of controls to minimise exposure. Substitution, engineering controls, administrative actions and personal protective equipment (PPE) are applied in that order to achieve the best risk reduction outcomes.

Training, Competence and Equipment

Staff competence is fundamental. All personnel engaged in jet washing, pressure washing and power cleaning will receive induction and job-specific training that covers equipment operation, safe use of detergents, emergency procedures, and first aid for water injection injuries. Training records will be kept up to date and refresher training scheduled regularly. Supervision will be commensurate with experience and the complexity of the task.

Equipment is maintained to a high standard: routine checks, servicing and defect reporting are mandatory. Hoses, nozzles, pumps and safety devices are inspected before use and withdrawn from service if a defect is found. We favour certified equipment and reliable suppliers and insist on safe isolation and lock-off procedures for maintenance work. All vehicles used for mobile jet wash work will be secured and operated to minimise the risk of accidental movement or spillage.

Personal protective equipment is provided and must be used. Typical PPE includes safety boots, eye/face protection, waterproof protective clothing, gloves suitable for chemical and mechanical hazards, hearing protection where required, and cut-resistant clothing when handling sharp components. PPE is seen as a last line of defence and will be selected to match the assessed risks of each job.

Incident reporting and investigation procedures are in place to capture near misses and actual incidents. We maintain a robust system for recording occurrences, analysing root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Lessons learned from incidents involving jet wash and pressure cleaning operations are shared across the organisation so that improvements are embedded into standard working practices.

The policy emphasises continuous improvement. Regular audits, safety inspections and performance reviews will be conducted to monitor compliance and effectiveness. Key performance indicators related to safety will be tracked and reviewed by management to ensure our jet wash operations remain safe and sustainable in the long term.

In summary, our health and safety policy for jet washing and pressure washing revolves around proactive risk management, competent personnel, well-maintained equipment and a safety culture that encourages reporting and improvement. All employees and contractors are expected to cooperate fully with this policy and to contribute to a safe working environment.