Petrol/Diesel Air Compressor

Petrol/Diesel Air Compressor

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.

Personal protective equipment

Pre-operational inspection