CLEAN Safety Tip: Be aware of your surroundings. Consider all hazards that could get in the way of you or your spray, such as uneven surfaces, hoses and especially other people. If you trip and lose control of the wand, or if another person enters your workspace, you could cause serious injury to yourself or […]
Safety Tip #1
CLEAN Safety Tip: Always wear protective equipment. Safety glasses, hearing protection, long pants, gloves and protective boots can all help avoid accidental injury while operating a pressure washer, especially when working with higher pressure nozzles – which can be powerful enough to etch concrete.
Safety Tips
Use Safety Latch
Use the Safety Latch when not spraying! When you’re not spraying, engage the safety latch on your gun to prevent unintentional engagement of the pressure washer. Many pressure washer guns, though not all, feature a safety latch on the handle. This is a small lever that can be flipped horizontally behind the trigger to prevent […]
Depressurize before Disassembling
DEPRESSURIZE BEFORE DISASSEMBLING When you’re finished using your pressure washer, turn it off and squeeze the trigger. Even after your pressure washer has been shut off, the pressure still remains inside, and can cause serious harm if released improperly. Do not detach the hose, the spray gun, or the nozzle until you’ve squeezed the trigger and […]
Safety Gear
WEAR PROPER SAFETY GEAR There are way too many images and videos online of people using pressure washers in sandals, wearing shorts, not wearing gloves, and especially not wearing safety goggles. The vast majority of pressure washer injuries could be prevented by simply wearing the proper safety gear. Boots: Be sure you always wear […]
Hotsy are engineered for Safety
What Does it Mean to be Pressure Washer Safety Certified? For years, electrical appliances and small equipment have carried certification seals. These emblems are the government’s way of providing consumer confidence around manufactured product safety. While the government does not perform the actual product examination, test procedures are heavily scrutinized and endorsed by federal agencies. […]
Pressure Switches and how the help you
Hot water pressure washers are designed to do two things: heat water and pressurize it. But hot, pressurized water can present a danger. How do you keep your employees – and your equipment – safe? Read on: The pressure switch is a standard safety feature on most industrial hot water pressure washers. It works […]
More Safety Tips
Safety First: Always wear goggles for eye protection. Wear gloves while operating a pressure washer. Wear boots or other leather footwear. Never wear open-toed sandals or flip-flops when operating pressure washers. Avoid spraying close to electrical wires or power lines. Do not use pressure washer near small children or pets. Allow unit to cool down […]
Hotsy Safety Tips
Not only does Hotsy products meet all the standards of Safety, they also want you to be safe when using your pressure washer. Here is a video with safety tips when using your pressure washer.