Lessons from the past: Avoid future accidents by following pneumatic health and safety practices

Working with compressed air requires special care and compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. Failure to comply with these rules may result in situations that put the health or lives of employees and third parties at risk.

To ensure safe work with this air, follow these four steps:

1. Prepare the workplace and take safety measures. Before starting work, equip yourself with all necessary tools and protective equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves and hearing protection. When working at higher pressures, it may also be necessary to use additional personal protective equipment. Carefully check the workplace for possible hazards, such as: For example, hot elements, sharp objects or working at height. If possible, it is worth fencing off the workplace to restrict the movement of passersby. It is also necessary to inform your supervisor and work coordinator about the planned activities. When working in a group, the help of other employees can be invaluable in the event of a crisis.
2. First steps. Before starting work, close the valves that cut off the air supply to the elements being maintained. It is important to regularly check the functioning of these valves, at least once a month. The next step is to bleed the serviced part of the system. If there is no vent valve, safety valve or air gun, it may be necessary to disconnect the component. However, this must be done carefully and intermittently, at low system pressures and when there is no other option than waiting for the system to vent. Before starting work, you should also check the condition of installation tools and components to ensure they are functional and safe.
3. Time to leave. After completing the work, close the shut-off valves and vent the system again. It is also necessary to thoroughly clean the workplace and properly store tools and installation elements. It is important to be constantly vigilant and aware of situations that pose a safety risk, such as: B. Working at heights or the presence of sharp objects. If dangers or problems arise, report them immediately to the relevant departments or your superior. If we follow these simple but very important steps, we can work with compressed air safely and effectively.
4. Appropriate installation tools and components. It is important to use tools and installation components designed to work with compressed air, that meet safety requirements and are appropriately marked. Remember to regularly check the condition of these tools and installation components and replace them immediately if damage or missing parts are found. Care must also be taken when working with installation tools and components, especially those that may pose a hazard, such as: B. Cutting tools or heavy components.

Installation support. Always be careful when operating compressed air systems and pay attention to possible hazards. Read the manufacturer's operating instructions and follow safety recommendations. It is also important to check the pressure in the system and the condition of safety devices such as: B. safety valves, to be checked regularly. If any irregularity occurs, turn off the system immediately and report the problem to the responsible service department or your supervisor.

Compliance with regulations and standards. Working with compressed air requires compliance with health and safety regulations and standards. It is important to know and comply with applicable regulations, such as health and safety regulations, fire regulations and dust regulations. Also remember to train employees regularly and regularly check system health.

Safety rules when working with compressed air

Be especially careful when working with compressed air and observe the following safety rules:

• Do not exceed the permitted pressures in the system.
• Do not use damaged tools and assembly elements.
• Do not expose yourself directly to compressed air.
• Do not use compressed air to wash skin or clothes.
• Do not use compressed air to move people or objects.
• Do not use compressed air to spray chemicals.

If we follow these simple rules, we can work safely and effectively with compressed air.

Air compressors are indispensable devices in many industries, but their use requires compliance with appropriate safety standards. Here are some basic rules for safe use of compressors:

1. Before working with the compressor, carefully read the operating instructions and follow the manufacturer's safety recommendations.
2. The compressor must be installed in a dry and ventilated place, away from sources of heat and fire.
3. Be careful when working with a compressor and avoid direct contact with compressed air.
4. In case of failure or other irregularities, immediately switch off the compressor and report the problem to the responsible assistance service or your supervisor.
5. The compressor must be serviced regularly and checked for any damage or defects. Damaged components must be replaced if necessary.
6. All maintenance and repairs must be carried out in accordance with the operating instructions and health and safety regulations.
7. Use caution when working with the compressor and avoid working in damp or wet environments.
8. To avoid dangerous situations, the compressor system must be bled regularly.
9. Be careful when working with the compressor and avoid noise and vibrations.

Consequences of neglecting health and safety protocols in pneumatic work

• The worker does not wear safety glasses when working with high-pressure pneumatic lines, and a broken hose spreads contaminants into his eyes. The employee could suffer serious eye injuries or even go blind.
• When working with pneumatic equipment, the employee does not ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace and inhales gases that are harmful to health. The employee may suffer from respiratory problems or other long-term health consequences.
• Employee repairs pneumatic system and does not follow proper lockout/tagout procedures. While working on the system, the worker forgets to close the main valve, resulting in a sudden drop in pressure when the worker removes a component from the system. The employee is surprised and is no longer able to defend himself, which leads to serious physical injuries.
• The employee works with pneumatic equipment and does not properly secure hoses and connections. The employee is distracted while working and does not properly tighten the cable connectors. This causes one of the cables to come loose and hit the employee while they are working. The employee is seriously injured.