Compressor

Air Compressors

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A. GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES:

1. All pipes, hoses, and fittings must have a rating of the maximum pressure of the compressor.

2. Air supply shutoff valves should be located (as near as possible) at the point-of-operation.

3. Air hoses should be kept free of grease and oil to reduce the possibility of deterioration.

4. Hoses should not be strung across floors or aisles where they are liable to cause personnel to trip and fall. When possible, air supply hoses should be suspended overhead.

5. Hose ends must be secured to prevent whipping if an accidental cut or break occurs.

6. Pneumatic impact tools, such as riveting guns or nailers, should never be pointed at a person.

7. Before a pneumatic tool is disconnected (unless it has quick disconnect plugs), the air supply must be turned off at the control valve and the tool bled.

8. Compressed air must not be used under any circumstances to clean dirt and dust from clothing or off a person' s skin. Shop air used for cleaning should be regulated to 15 psi unless equipped with diffuser nozzles to provide lessor pressure. When directed against the skin, even 30 psi of compressed air can be driven into the flesh or eyes. If there is a break in the skin, air can be driven into tissue, causing swelling and pain. Bubbles of air can be driven into blood vessels, which can be serious, even fatal.

9. Goggles, face shields or other eye protection must be worn by personnel using compressed air for cleaning equipment.

10. Static electricity can be generated through the use of pneumatic tools. This type of equipment must be grounded or bonded if it is used where fuel, flammable vapors or explosive atmospheres are present.

11. When setting the air pressure make sure that it never exceeds the amount needed to complete the job.

Bank of Questions: (Air Compressor)

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1. Hoses should not be strung across floors or aisles where they are liable to cause personnel to __________ and _________

2. Pneumatic impact tools, such as riveting guns or nailers, should ___________ be ___________ at a person

3. Compressed air must not be used under any circumstances to clean dirt and _________ from clothing or off a person' s skin

4. _______________ must be worn by personnel using compressed air equipment

Short answer Questions

• 1. Describe the safety process to be followed before using any pneumatic tools?

  2. At what pressure should the compressor be set if using air to clean clothing?

  3. How do you connect a air hose to a pneumatic tool?

Please state why each of the following represent a safety hazard.

1. What are the dangers that relates to working with compress chambers or compress air equipment?

2. Why is pointing a air nozzle onto the skin dangerous?