Safety Advice

It is important to us that our customers work safely with our products. After all, work on sewers is not without danger and improper use of high-pressure equipment can lead to serious injury. Users of high-pressure machines must therefore take all safety aspects into account and be properly trained.

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#WORKSAFE

We are using #WorkSafe as the main theme for a wide range of essential health and safety advice for sewer and drainage contractors and engineers. Stay tuned to this page and our social media channels for regular information and advice updates.

Whether you’re starting out on a career in the water industry, or an experienced operator, the health and safety of your engineers, customers and the public is of paramount importance. To reduce risk, drainage engineers should ensure that the correct health and safety procedures are always followed. Watch the video below for an overview of safe practices.

Essential safe practices

With water jets as low as 500psi able to cut through skin and tissue, it is extremely important to always operate high-pressure equipment correctly. Read more about the hazards of water jetting and our top tips for the safe operation of high-performance jetters and jet vac units.

5 essential safe practices for drainage contractors

Rread below the 5 tips that lead to a safe working environment during sewer cleaning operations.

High-pressure jetting equipment hazards

We talk to the experts and highlight how the correct training can minimise risk.

Safety features of Rioned equipment

All Rioned machines are equipped with various safety features to reduce the risk of machine breakdowns and injury to users. From closed spring drums to remote control systems and from practical machine accessories to machine management systems, we try to do everything possible to make our machines as safe as possible.

Download the safety eBook

Sign up for our newsletter and download the Rioned Safety eBook for free for more information about essential safe practices, the safety features of Rioned equipment, and worldwide safety training providers.

The ebook also contains links to resources such as our safety and equipment guides and local training organisations, which we hope will prove useful for contractors and engineers.

High-pressure water travels at over 400mph and can be lethal. Get it wrong and it can do some serious damage.

Of course, jetting equipment has become quieter, lighter and safer, and working practices have improved but accidents still happen every day. We estimate there are over 1000 injuries every year from using high-pressure water equipment.

“The courses we provide are about making sure that operators are working safely and the risk is being managed. Many accidents are preventable with the right training and the correct care and attention on the job.

Roy Dykes Jetmasters

Rioned safety products

We stock a variety of safety products and accessories on our webshop, including personal protective equipment, machine management systems, safety hoses, and other jetting equipment accessories.

Rioned Safety Equipment Bundle

RioTrack Pro

eControl Touch

RioProtect

Safety + Equipment Training Courses

Rioned is a proud member of SIR, the Industrial Cleaning Foundation that sets the standard for sewer cleaning in the Netherlands and Belgium. SIR aims to promote and regulate safe industrial cleaning and has drawn up the guidelines that are applied in training courses and exams in the Benelux. Successful candidates receive a course certificate valid for five years. To maintain registration with SIR, it is recommended to attend a refresher course after the certificate expires, which should consist of at least two ½-day practical study courses (at least 8 hours in total).