Posted By Jason McQueen I was just hoping to canvas members opinions on whether this falls under schedule 2(2) of Pressure systems. I stress I havent conducted a full investigation yet (will do this afternoon when the team manager returns to shift so I can get a better idea of what happened and actually see the equipment that failed. "An operative was cleaning with an air driven buffer. The air pipe burst around one foot from the end and made contact with his torso. He was shocked and had to apply a cold compress to his chest. He recovered to restart work after short break. The pipe was worn and frayed due touse and probably coming into contact with the hot edge of the hotplate." This is the statement i received from the Team Manager this morning. At this time I do not know if the buffer is a mobie compressor type or if it is plugged into a static air supply mounted to the walls. But clearly the failure was with the pipe and so Im of the opinion that this would be classed as 'associated pipwork'. The second qualifier is 'has the potential to cause the death of any person'. Until I make further investigations, I cannot say with any certainty that this is the case. Im aware of the consequences of compressed air entering via the skin (anurisms) but unsure if this needs to be at a certain pressure? General initial view please.......

Posted By Jason McQueen Yes, it was the thick rubber/plastic type of hose. And I just noticed, I meant section 2(2) of RIDDOR relating to pressure systems. I wasnt sure if this would meet what is intended when it says failure of pipework