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Air Compressor Safety Guide

This document provides a safe work instruction for using an air compressor. It identifies potential hazards such as high pressures, accelerated debris, and noise. It requires protective clothing, eye protection, and hearing protection. It instructs users to inspect hoses and fittings before use, ensure all guards are in place, and label air flow directions. When operating, it advises using the correct hoses and fittings, keeping hoses short, anchoring high pressure lines, and directing air away from eyes and skin. After use, it states to isolate tools before servicing and clean the work area.

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Air Compressor Safety Guide

This document provides a safe work instruction for using an air compressor. It identifies potential hazards such as high pressures, accelerated debris, and noise. It requires protective clothing, eye protection, and hearing protection. It instructs users to inspect hoses and fittings before use, ensure all guards are in place, and label air flow directions. When operating, it advises using the correct hoses and fittings, keeping hoses short, anchoring high pressure lines, and directing air away from eyes and skin. After use, it states to isolate tools before servicing and clean the work area.

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Equipment Safe Work Instruction

Air Compressor
DO NOT use this machine unless you are authorised or have been
instructed in its safe use and operation.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
High Pressures Accelerated debris Noise
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Protective clothing Eye protection Hearing Protection
PRE-OPERATION
• Ensure good housekeeping in work area
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery
• Inspect Hoses, fittings, regulators, and valves before use, for damage
• Ensure all guards and shields in place
• Pipes that carry compressed air need to be labeled the direction of air
flow marked.
• Shutoff valves should be identified so air can be isolated in an
emergency situation.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
• Use correct pressure rated hoses and fittings
• Flexible air hoses should be kept as short as possible to minimize
tripping hazards and reduce whipping action from hose failure.
• High pressure lines should be anchored to prevent whipping
• Use a vacuum system rather than compressed air for cleaning.
• When using compressed air, direct air away from eyes and skin.
• To reduce noise exposure and prevent exhaust from the equipment or
tool, direct the pressure relief valve away from work areas.
POST-OPERATION
• Always isolate tool before servicing or when not in use
• Ensure you clean up work area
• Place all tools used back where they belong
PROHIBITED
• DO NOT use compressed air to clean clothes, hair, or skin.
This Document does not replace training; it covers hazards associated with normal use and therefore may not cover all
possible hazards associated with the machine. Refer to the user’s manual for further information. It is designed to be
used as a summary of a Safe Work Instruction and to act as a reminder to users prior to machine use.

Equipment Safe Work Instruction: Air compressor.doc Responsible Officer: Manager, OHSE
Page 1 of 1 Issue Date: June 2007
Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled copies. For current version check www.adm.monash.edu/ohse/safety-topics/workshop/

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