WATER BLASTING GUN SAFETY SYSTEM
The invention relates to systems and methods for the safe operation of water blasting guns. The invention provides systems and methods for ensuring that a component of a water blasting gun can withstand the operating pressure of the gun. Aspects of the invention include a color-coding system for water blasting gun safety; tools for the proper assembly of a water blasting guns; gun components having a safety code; and computer systems for asset-tracking, job safety analysis, and instruction that promote the safe use of water blasting guns.
1 . A water blasting gun safety system comprising:
a first component for a first water blasting gun capable of withstanding a first pressure and comprising a first indicia;
a second component for the first water blasting gun comprising the first indicia;
a first component for a second water blasting gun capable of withstanding a second pressure and comprising a second indicia; and
a second component for the second water blasting gun comprising the second indicia.
2 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a shadow-mat the guide assembly of a water gun, the mat comprising:
a sheet of material;
a surface on the sheet of material; and
printing comprising substantially life-sized depictions of parts of the water gun.
3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein each component comprises a safety code visible on the component.
4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein each safety code comprises a character string.
5 . The system of claim 4 , wherein each character string comprises a code for one selected from the list consisting of location; manufacture date; asset number; and pressure rating.
6 . The system of claim 5 , wherein the first and second indicia comprise different colors.
7 . The system of claim 4 , further comprising a computer comprising a non-transitory memory coupled to a processor operable to cause the computer to:
receive data identifying each component;
receive and store service information about each component; and
provide a user with access to safety information for each component.
8 . The system of claim 7 , wherein the service information includes one selected from the list consisting of inspection data, maintenance data, and testing data.
9 . The system of claim 7 , further operable to generate a document comprising a compliance status relating to a compliance of each component with a safety standard.
10 . The system of claim 7 , further operable to:
receive information about a safety hazard associated with a suspect component;
identify other a related component with a trait in common with the suspect component;
provide a user with a notification that the related component is associated with the safety hazard.
11 . The system of claim 10 , wherein each component is selected from the list consisting of shroud, water supply hose, barrel, trigger guard, shoulder stock, and stabilizer handle.