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WJA Safety Alert – Water Jetting Safely in Cold Weather
The WJA has issued a safety alert in support of the HSE which is investigating a fatal water jetting incident involving the sudden, uncontrolled, and violent movement, whip, or recoil of a hose during cold weather conditions. The safety alert […]
WJA gives refresher training a practical boost
Water jetting operatives who attend mandatory refresher training must undergo practical assessment, the Water Jetting Association has ruled. Operatives will benefit from being reminded about best practice jetting techniques, improving safety and productivity, says the WJA. Water jetting operatives must […]
WJA 2023 AGM and Funday – Celtic Manor Resort
The Water Jetting Association will be holding its annual general meeting, gala dinner and a funday at the Celtic Manor Resort. It will be the first time the WJA has hosted a two-day gathering to hold the AGM since 2019, […]
WJA Free Training Scheme Delivers Jetting Training Boost
The Water Jetting Association is launching an initiative to provide up to 12 free training places for water jetting operatives every month, with a focus on new recruits. It will help WJA members obtain training for new starters in a […]
New practical module tests twin drainage jetting skills
A new practical module has been introduced by the Water Jetting Association so drainage operatives can be assessed for two key skills – drain jetting and surface preparation. The new module – Drain, Sewer and Surface Preparation up to 275 […]
WJA agrees three-yearly member audit programme
Changes to the way the Water Jetting Association gathers member information will allow it to monitor and improve standards and provide members with a powerful way to promote their services. The association is moving to a three-year cycle to gather […]
Small drainage contractors get WJA membership boost
Image credit: Catalyst Services UK The Water Jetting Association has introduced a new membership category for smaller drainage contractors so they can more easily take advantage of the benefits of becoming members. A C7 category has been created for drainage […]
Switch on to water jetting training – lessons from the pandemic
Steve Williams leading an online training course – the success of the WJA’s practical modules when delivered online was a ‘revelation’, he says. Delivering Water Jetting Association training during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge and a revelation, says […]
Young Guns: Rory McIntosh
Video shoot ‘em ups to jetting guns – Rory has found a career Rory McIntosh studied computer game development at college but it wasn’t for him – but the call of duty to give us more opportunities to blast away […]
WJA gives water jetting standards an annual audit boost
The Water Jetting Association, the UK member organisation for water jetting, has introduced an annual audit system to help set uniformly high standards across the industry. The measure is designed to ensure all members fully understand and meet the criteria […]