Operational roles and Communication Each worker within the work team should have a defined role, for example the nozzle operator or safety observer. Where possible, workers should swap roles throughout the course of the jetting ‘operations to avoid fatigue and to keep alert. Effective communication between members of the work team during jetting operations is very important. A mechanism, for example radio headphones which allow the nozzle operator to convey their requirements to the pump operator or observer will make the jetting operations safer and more efficient. The most common way of communicating is by using hand signals. If hand signals are used, workers should agree on a set of signals before starting jetting operations. Every worker should understand and be alert to the signals at all times. Hand signals should not be used as the communication method where the nozzle operator requires two handis to safely hold the device. In these circumstances alternative communication methods should be provided. The following set of hand signals may be used for communicating when carrying out high pressure water jetting opera Dee 1 Pressutize system 2 Raise pressure ‘Thumb pointing upwards, the rest of the hand First finger pointing up, the rest of the hand closed. The hand is closed. From shoulder height, the arm moves up moved in a circular motion and down, 3 Lower pressure 4 Depressurize system Finger pointing down, the rest of the hand is closed. Moves J Form a fist. Move the arm back and forth at shoulder height. the hand in a circular motion,