Pressure-Washer

Anyone who has used a high powered jet pressure washer will know the incredible force they are able to spray water with, especially modern industrial pressure washers.

When used with care jet pressure washers are excellent pieces of equipment that can help quickly clean anything from cars or bikes to pathways and brickwork covered in thick moss or dirt.

As with any high powered equipment it is essential that health and safety measures are followed with care, otherwise there is a significant danger of accidents and injuries happening, especially when using industrial pressure washers while at work.

The power of the water from a jet pressure washer can literaly peel away someones skin if it comes into contact with them, there are also other significant dangers, some of the most common injuries with jet pressure washers are:

  • Injuries to the face and body when the hose is dropped and recoils
  • Slips and trips (wet surfaces, wires and the hose itself)
  • Injuries after being hit by high pressure water
  • Electric shock injuries (often when plugs come into contact with water)
  • Accidents on ice (when water has frozen in cold conditions)
  • Falls from ladders whilst using pressure washers at height
  • Injury from flying debris (often to the eyes and face)
  • Burn injuries (common with hot water pressure washers)
  • Chemical injuries and burns (common with industrial pressure washers)

Anyone who suffers an injury through no fault of their own whilst using a pressure washer will likely be entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation.

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This is very much the case for people who use pressure washers as part of their work (car wash assistants, high pressure cleaning contractors, sandblasters etc’). If an employer fails to follow health and safety guidelines and a worker is injured the employer is very likely to face having to make a personal injury payout through their insurance.

Examples of employers being negligent and causing workers who use pressure washers to have an accident are:

  • Failing to provide suitable safety equipment (goggles, gloves and other protection)
  • Not taking care to suitably water-seal electrical sockets and wires
  • Not providing sufficient safety training on how to use the pressure washer
  • Failing to follow working at height regulations

For a person injured in an accident with a pressure washer it can be a life changing experience, if the injury is severe they may require ongoing medical treatment and even home help.

By speaking to a specialist injury claims Solicitor anyone who has been injured can discuss what to do next with a highly skilled expert, normally the Solicitor will also arrange for private medical treatment to ensure the quickest possible recovery is made.

The Solicitor will also be able to make a claim for compensation and ensure that the sum of money properly reflects the level of injury that was sustained in the accident.

Pinto Potts are specialist personal injury Solicitors, if you or a member of your family have been injured in an accident with a pressure washer you can call for free, confidential advice about making a claim on: 0800 316 4434.

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