Pneumatic Press

Pneumatic Press

Acronyms

• LOTO - Lockout/Tagout

• PPE - Personal Protective Equipment

• SOP - Safe Operating Procedure

Hazards

What can cause harm?

• Noise

• Electricity

• Moving parts-hose whip

• Projectiles

• Air under pressure

• Manual Handling

• Poor housekeeping

Personal protective equipment

Pre-operational inspection

Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer’s operational manual, check:

• The air hose and fittings regularly for wear

• The airline is attached securely

• Air quality, supply flow and consumption

• Piping installation

• Emergency stop/s fitted and functional

• Power cord must be currently Tested & Tagged to legislative requirement.

Precautions

All operators must be trained and competent to operate a pneumatic press safely. Operator training should include:

• Workplace induction

• Safe operating procedures

• Manufacturer’s instructions

• Nature of hazards

• Fitting of PPE

• Manual handling

• Housekeeping

• First Aid

• Consult SDS Sheet

• No flammables