Air-operated Equipment
Compressed air is dangerous. When using air-operated equipment:
Typical Air Compressor
To limit the pressure and flow, regulate compressed air used for cleaning purposes to 30 psi.
- Make sure pneumatic power tools are in good working condition.
- Use only proper connectors, fittings, and hoses.
- Bleed off air pressure before disconnecting the air hose.
- Make sure lubricators and water traps are in good working order.
- Drain air tanks daily of any accumulated water.
- Never install valves between a tank, compressor, or other equipment and its relief valve.
- To limit the pressure and flow, regulate compressed air used for cleaning purposes to 30 psi.
- Make sure regulators are adjusted to the recommended air operating pressure.
- Never configure pneumatic power tools such that they may remain in a locked-on position.
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2-7. What should a worker do to be safe while using compressed air for cleaning purposes?
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