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Hydroblasting Training Service | in Dammam - Riyadh - Jeddah - Makkah

Master hydroblasting operations aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, NACE SP0394, and SSPC-SP 12 for safe high-pressure water jetting and surface preparation.

Course Title

Hydroblasting

Course Duration

1 Day

Competency Assessment Criteria

Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led)

Service Coverage

Saudi Arabia - Bahrain - Kuwait - Philippines

Course Average Passing Rate

97%

Post Training Reporting 

Post Training Report(s) + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.

Certification Provider

Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)

Certificate Validity

2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi / Pashto

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

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Course Overview

This comprehensive Hydroblasting training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe and effective high-pressure water jetting operations. The course addresses critical aspects of hydroblasting equipment operation, safety protocols, surface preparation techniques, and hazard mitigation in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout, NACE SP0394 Application, Performance, and Quality Control of Plant-Applied, Tank-Lining Systems, and SSPC-SP 12 Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Metals by Waterjetting.


Participants will learn to apply industry best practices and regulatory requirements to perform hydroblasting operations safely and efficiently. This course combines theoretical principles with hands-on applications, enabling participants to identify hazards, operate equipment properly, implement effective control measures, and achieve specified surface preparation standards while preventing injection injuries and ensuring operational safety.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand fundamental principles of high-pressure water jetting and hydroblasting operations

  • Apply OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 and NACE SP0394 requirements to hydroblasting activities

  • Identify hydroblasting hazards and implement appropriate control measures

  • Select and inspect hydroblasting equipment and components for safe operation

  • Execute proper startup, operation, and shutdown procedures for hydroblasting systems

  • Achieve surface preparation standards per SSPC-SP 12 specifications

  • Apply personal protective equipment requirements and emergency response protocols

  • Perform lockout/tagout procedures and pressure isolation for maintenance activities

Group Exercises

  • Collaborative hazard analysis workshops including (team-based identification of hydroblasting hazards, peer review of risk control measures)

  • Emergency response scenario drills including (practicing injection injury first response, coordinating immediate medical evacuation procedures)

Knowledge Assessment

  • Technical quizzes on hydroblasting principles and regulations including (multiple-choice questions on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 requirements, matching exercises for SSPC-SP 12 surface preparation grades)

  • Hazard recognition scenario assessments including (identifying injection injury risks in photographs, determining required PPE per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132)

  • Equipment inspection evaluations including (reviewing hose condition for rejection criteria, identifying deficient safety devices)

  • Procedure compliance exercises including (sequencing lockout/tagout steps correctly, determining depressurization requirements)

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Hydroblasting and Regulatory Framework

  • Hydroblasting fundamentals and terminology including (pressure ranges, flow rates, water jetting classifications, and surface preparation applications)

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout requirements including (energy isolation procedures, authorized employee training, equipment-specific procedures, and verification methods)

  • SSPC-SP 12 Surface Preparation standards including (water jetting grades WJ-1 through WJ-4, cleanliness levels, equipment specifications, and quality acceptance criteria)

  • NACE SP0394 coating application requirements including (surface profile specifications, contamination removal, flash rusting prevention, and inspection protocols)


2. Hydroblasting Equipment and System Components

  • Pump types and operating principles including (triplex plunger pumps, intensifier systems, diesel-driven units, and electric-powered systems)

  • High-pressure system components including (hoses and fittings, lance assemblies, nozzle configurations, and swivel connections)

  • Pressure control and monitoring devices including (pressure gauges, relief valves, pressure regulators, and safety interlocks)

  • Automated and robotic systems including (water jet cutting machines, tank cleaning equipment, tube bundle cleaners, and remote-operated tools)


3. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

  • Injection injury mechanisms and prevention including (high-pressure fluid penetration, tissue damage, immediate medical response, and never delay treatment protocols)

  • Kickback and whipping hose hazards including (sudden pressure release, uncontrolled movement, securing methods, and dead man switches)

  • Slip, trip, and fall hazards including (wet surfaces, hose routing, housekeeping practices, and drainage management)

  • Confined space considerations including (atmospheric testing, ventilation requirements, permit procedures per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, and rescue planning)


4. Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Systems

  • PPE selection for hydroblasting operations including (face shields, protective suits, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132)

  • Hand and arm protection including (specialized gloves, arm guards, trigger lock devices, and proper grip techniques)

  • Respiratory protection requirements including (mist and aerosol exposure, ventilation assessment, respirator selection per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, and fit testing)

  • Safety devices and interlocks including (dead man triggers, foot pedal controls, emergency stop systems, and two-handed operation requirements)


5. Equipment Inspection and Operational Procedures

  • Pre-operational inspection requirements including (hose condition assessment, fitting integrity verification, nozzle wear evaluation, and component compatibility checks)

  • Startup and pressurization procedures including (system priming, gradual pressure increase, leak detection, and operational testing)

  • Safe operating practices including (proper stance and positioning, trigger control, nozzle direction awareness, and communication protocols)

  • Shutdown and depressurization including (pressure relief procedures, system drainage, lockout/tagout application per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, and equipment storage)


6. Surface Preparation Applications and Quality Control

  • Surface preparation specifications per SSPC-SP 12 including (WJ-1 light cleaning, WJ-2 medium cleaning, WJ-3 heavy cleaning, and WJ-4 flash rusting visible)

  • Waterjetting techniques for different substrates including (steel surfaces, concrete, heat exchangers, and vessel internals)

  • Coating removal and surface profiling including (mill scale removal, old coating stripping, profile depth achievement, and surface contamination elimination)

  • Quality inspection and verification including (visual assessment, surface profile measurement, salt contamination testing per ISO 8502-6, and acceptance documentation)


7. Case Studies and Group Discussions

  • Regional hydroblasting incidents from Middle East industrial operations including (injection injury case analysis, equipment failure investigations, and procedural violation consequences)

  • Problem-solving exercises and scenario analysis including (identifying unsafe practices, correcting equipment deficiencies, and implementing preventive measures)

  • Complex surface preparation challenges including (offshore platform maintenance, refinery turnaround operations, and petrochemical tank cleaning)

  • The importance of proper training in preventing hydroblasting injuries and achieving quality surface preparation

Practical Assessment

  • Hands-on equipment inspection including (performing pre-operational inspection of hydroblasting system, documenting findings per safety protocols)

  • Simulated operation exercise including (demonstrating proper startup procedures, executing safe operating techniques with de-energized equipment)

  • Lockout/tagout application including (performing energy isolation on hydroblasting pump, verifying zero-energy state per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147)

Gained Core Technical Skills

  • High-pressure equipment operation and control

  • Pre-operational inspection per manufacturer specifications

  • Lockout/tagout procedures per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147

  • Injection injury prevention and hazard recognition

  • Personal protective equipment selection for hydroblasting

  • Surface preparation execution per SSPC-SP 12 standards

  • Pressure relief and system depressurization

  • Equipment component integrity assessment

  • Emergency shutdown procedure execution

  • Quality control verification for surface preparation

Training Design Methodology

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Targeted Audience

  • Industrial Cleaning Technicians performing hydroblasting operations

  • Maintenance Personnel responsible for equipment cleaning

  • Surface Preparation Specialists in coating and painting operations

  • Refinery Turnaround Workers involved in cleaning activities

  • Petrochemical Plant Operators conducting vessel cleaning

  • Shipyard Workers performing hull and tank preparation

  • Power Plant Maintenance Staff cleaning boilers and condensers

  • HSE Personnel supervising high-pressure water jetting

  • Coating Inspectors verifying surface preparation quality

Why Choose This Course

  • Comprehensive coverage of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 and SSPC-SP 12 requirements

  • Hands-on practical exercises with actual hydroblasting equipment and safety systems

  • Focus on injection injury prevention and critical safety protocols

  • Evidence-based approach to high-pressure equipment hazard control

  • Regional case studies demonstrating real-world hydroblasting incidents and lessons learned

Note

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Hydroblasting and Regulatory Framework

  • Hydroblasting fundamentals and terminology including (pressure ranges, flow rates, water jetting classifications, and surface preparation applications)

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout requirements including (energy isolation procedures, authorized employee training, equipment-specific procedures, and verification methods)

  • SSPC-SP 12 Surface Preparation standards including (water jetting grades WJ-1 through WJ-4, cleanliness levels, equipment specifications, and quality acceptance criteria)

  • NACE SP0394 coating application requirements including (surface profile specifications, contamination removal, flash rusting prevention, and inspection protocols)


2. Hydroblasting Equipment and System Components

  • Pump types and operating principles including (triplex plunger pumps, intensifier systems, diesel-driven units, and electric-powered systems)

  • High-pressure system components including (hoses and fittings, lance assemblies, nozzle configurations, and swivel connections)

  • Pressure control and monitoring devices including (pressure gauges, relief valves, pressure regulators, and safety interlocks)

  • Automated and robotic systems including (water jet cutting machines, tank cleaning equipment, tube bundle cleaners, and remote-operated tools)


3. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

  • Injection injury mechanisms and prevention including (high-pressure fluid penetration, tissue damage, immediate medical response, and never delay treatment protocols)

  • Kickback and whipping hose hazards including (sudden pressure release, uncontrolled movement, securing methods, and dead man switches)

  • Slip, trip, and fall hazards including (wet surfaces, hose routing, housekeeping practices, and drainage management)

  • Confined space considerations including (atmospheric testing, ventilation requirements, permit procedures per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, and rescue planning)


4. Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Systems

  • PPE selection for hydroblasting operations including (face shields, protective suits, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132)

  • Hand and arm protection including (specialized gloves, arm guards, trigger lock devices, and proper grip techniques)

  • Respiratory protection requirements including (mist and aerosol exposure, ventilation assessment, respirator selection per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, and fit testing)

  • Safety devices and interlocks including (dead man triggers, foot pedal controls, emergency stop systems, and two-handed operation requirements)


5. Equipment Inspection and Operational Procedures

  • Pre-operational inspection requirements including (hose condition assessment, fitting integrity verification, nozzle wear evaluation, and component compatibility checks)

  • Startup and pressurization procedures including (system priming, gradual pressure increase, leak detection, and operational testing)

  • Safe operating practices including (proper stance and positioning, trigger control, nozzle direction awareness, and communication protocols)

  • Shutdown and depressurization including (pressure relief procedures, system drainage, lockout/tagout application per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, and equipment storage)


6. Surface Preparation Applications and Quality Control

  • Surface preparation specifications per SSPC-SP 12 including (WJ-1 light cleaning, WJ-2 medium cleaning, WJ-3 heavy cleaning, and WJ-4 flash rusting visible)

  • Waterjetting techniques for different substrates including (steel surfaces, concrete, heat exchangers, and vessel internals)

  • Coating removal and surface profiling including (mill scale removal, old coating stripping, profile depth achievement, and surface contamination elimination)

  • Quality inspection and verification including (visual assessment, surface profile measurement, salt contamination testing per ISO 8502-6, and acceptance documentation)


7. Case Studies and Group Discussions

  • Regional hydroblasting incidents from Middle East industrial operations including (injection injury case analysis, equipment failure investigations, and procedural violation consequences)

  • Problem-solving exercises and scenario analysis including (identifying unsafe practices, correcting equipment deficiencies, and implementing preventive measures)

  • Complex surface preparation challenges including (offshore platform maintenance, refinery turnaround operations, and petrochemical tank cleaning)

  • The importance of proper training in preventing hydroblasting injuries and achieving quality surface preparation

Why Choose This Course?

  • Comprehensive coverage of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 and SSPC-SP 12 requirements

  • Hands-on practical exercises with actual hydroblasting equipment and safety systems

  • Focus on injection injury prevention and critical safety protocols

  • Evidence-based approach to high-pressure equipment hazard control

  • Regional case studies demonstrating real-world hydroblasting incidents and lessons learned

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

Practical Assessment

  • Hands-on equipment inspection including (performing pre-operational inspection of hydroblasting system, documenting findings per safety protocols)

  • Simulated operation exercise including (demonstrating proper startup procedures, executing safe operating techniques with de-energized equipment)

  • Lockout/tagout application including (performing energy isolation on hydroblasting pump, verifying zero-energy state per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147)

Course Overview

This comprehensive Hydroblasting training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe and effective high-pressure water jetting operations. The course addresses critical aspects of hydroblasting equipment operation, safety protocols, surface preparation techniques, and hazard mitigation in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout, NACE SP0394 Application, Performance, and Quality Control of Plant-Applied, Tank-Lining Systems, and SSPC-SP 12 Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Metals by Waterjetting.


Participants will learn to apply industry best practices and regulatory requirements to perform hydroblasting operations safely and efficiently. This course combines theoretical principles with hands-on applications, enabling participants to identify hazards, operate equipment properly, implement effective control measures, and achieve specified surface preparation standards while preventing injection injuries and ensuring operational safety.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand fundamental principles of high-pressure water jetting and hydroblasting operations

  • Apply OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 and NACE SP0394 requirements to hydroblasting activities

  • Identify hydroblasting hazards and implement appropriate control measures

  • Select and inspect hydroblasting equipment and components for safe operation

  • Execute proper startup, operation, and shutdown procedures for hydroblasting systems

  • Achieve surface preparation standards per SSPC-SP 12 specifications

  • Apply personal protective equipment requirements and emergency response protocols

  • Perform lockout/tagout procedures and pressure isolation for maintenance activities

Knowledge Assessment

  • Technical quizzes on hydroblasting principles and regulations including (multiple-choice questions on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 requirements, matching exercises for SSPC-SP 12 surface preparation grades)

  • Hazard recognition scenario assessments including (identifying injection injury risks in photographs, determining required PPE per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132)

  • Equipment inspection evaluations including (reviewing hose condition for rejection criteria, identifying deficient safety devices)

  • Procedure compliance exercises including (sequencing lockout/tagout steps correctly, determining depressurization requirements)

Targeted Audience

  • Industrial Cleaning Technicians performing hydroblasting operations

  • Maintenance Personnel responsible for equipment cleaning

  • Surface Preparation Specialists in coating and painting operations

  • Refinery Turnaround Workers involved in cleaning activities

  • Petrochemical Plant Operators conducting vessel cleaning

  • Shipyard Workers performing hull and tank preparation

  • Power Plant Maintenance Staff cleaning boilers and condensers

  • HSE Personnel supervising high-pressure water jetting

  • Coating Inspectors verifying surface preparation quality

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