Compressed

Air Awareness

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Compressed Air Nozzle Safety

All nozzles must be

stamped maximum 30
psi.

The opening on these

nozzles ensures that air
pressure will not exceed
30 psi.
Removing the nozzle end would allow pressure of
more than 30 psi. This could blow an eye from its
socket and/or rupture an eardrum. **Never Remove
the end of an air nozzle. **
Report any broken air nozzles to your
Supervisor or Coordinator Immediately.
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Connecting a Compressed Air

Line
Connector

Couplers

1. To safely connect, ensure the supply line

valve is in closed position.
2. Then the Coupler is pulled back and a
Connector is inserted and locked into place
when the sleeve is released.
3. Always open the supply valve slowly.
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Disconnecting a Compressed Air

Line
CLOSED

OPEN

1. To safely disconnect, turn the supply line

valve to the closed position.
2. Proceed to bleed the residual air from the line
by activating the equipment that was being
used. Air pressure builds up in the line.
3. When all the air has been depleted from the air
line, pull back on the coupler and withdraw the
connector half.
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Compressed Air Cost

Compressed air is stored energy. This energy

is extremely useful and convenient for many
industrial functions (Air cylinders, Graco Pumps,
etc). Generating compressed air is also
extremely inefficient and therefore very
expensive.

We pay approximately $50,000 per year to

operate our air compressors.
Use compressed air wisely
Always report hissing noises (leaks)

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Compressed Air Safety

Air nozzle use should be minimized.
It is the most expensive way to clean
It kicks up debris a hazard to personnel and
product
Use of compressed air to clean a device must be
weighed with the hazards associated with
alternative cleaning methods. Ask your supervisor
or refer to SOPs for proper techniques.
A loose and flying air hose - especially one with a
metal fitting attached to it can present a hazard
even at moderate pressures. The only way to stop
it is to close the valve at the source.
Don't try to grab it!
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Compressed Air Summary

Always note the condition of air connections and
devices
Immediately notify Supervisor/coordinator if you
question the integrity of a device or if repairs are
needed.
Ensure all air connections are properly made prior to
energizing the equipment
Using compressed air to clean, or blowing down
yourself is considered an unsafe act
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Manufacturing
The End