Crisis counseling was offered by the municipality for all workers. City offices were closed on the day of the funeral, so that city employees could attend the funeral. The cause of death was craniocerebral trauma. Review sessions should emphasize that equipment should only be used following the manufacturer's recommended procedures. Failure to comply with any of the safety instructions may result in severe injury or death.
Safe operation is the operator's responsibility.
The jet vac unit should only be used for the purpose for which it was intended. In this situation, training was provided on the sewer cleaning process. In addition to this, employees should be reminded of the importance of safe work practices and the consequences of using equipment being operated under such high pressure.