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Petrol/Diesel Air Compressor

SOP · SOP-60037

  • Version 4
  • Power Tools & Equipment
  • Reads on any phone

The Petrol/Diesel Air Compressor Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines safe work practices when using petrol or diesel-powered air compressors, with detailed instructions so operators are well prepared to handle the equipment safely and efficiently.

It covers the hazards (unsecured hose whipping, flying objects, hazardous chemicals and noise), the PPE to wear, operator training and precautions, the pre-operational inspection, step-by-step operation and shut down, and maintenance under lockout/tagout.

A hazard checklist for powered non-mobile plant, with Y, N and NA for each item, helps confirm every safety measure is in place.

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Petrol/Diesel Air Compressor

SOPVersion 4

Acronyms

  • LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

  • PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

  • SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

  • Moving part – unsecured hose whipping

  • Flying objects

  • Hazardous Process - compressed air

  • Hazardous chemicals - fuel

  • Noise

High-pressure air blown against human skin can force its way into the bloodstream & cause an embolism in the heart, which can be fatal.

Compressed air blown into an eye or ear can result in serious harm. Air hoses that become disconnected can whip uncontrollably at great velocity & cause serious injury or death.

Compressed air can contain carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and other contaminants that can serious harm. This type of air compressor is not specifically designed, intended or approved for breathing air. Do not use compressed air for breathing air applications without proper treatment. the Portable Air Compressor for any gas other than air.

Yellow trailer-mounted petrol or diesel air compressor with its engine cover open

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hearing Protection

Pre-operational inspection

4 more sections, from Precautions to Hazard checklist (powered non-mobile plant)

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What it covers

8 sections

  1. Hazards
  2. Personal protective equipment
  3. Pre-operational inspection
  4. Precautions
  5. Operation
  6. Maintenance
  7. Hazard checklist (powered non-mobile plant)

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