Compressed air piping system precautions
While compressed air is quite handy in a work area, it can be compressed air safetydangerous if not used properly.
- A blast of air under 40 psi from 4 inches away can rupture an eardrum or cause brain damage.
- As little as 12 p.s.i can pop an eyeball from its socket.
- Air can enter the navel, even through a layer of clothing, and inflate and rupture the intestines.
- Directed at the mouth, compressed air can rupture the lungs.
The following guidelines will reduce the risk of injury when using compressed air piping systems:
- Examine all hoses and connections to see they are in good condition before turning pressure on.
- Never point the air hose nozzle at any part of your body or at any other person.
- Never look into the end of a compressed air device.
- No horseplay with air hose.
- Never kink the hose to stop airflow – turn it off at the control valve.
- When using air for cleaning, make sure the pressure is no higher than 30 p.s.i.
- Always wear eye protection when using compressed air.
| The right way to use Transair quick connect pipe connectors… | |
|---|---|
| Connection |  |
| Use a pipe cutter |  |
| Carefully chamfer and deburr the pipe after cutting or drilling |  |
| Check that the pipe is correctly positioned in the connector |  |
| The wrong way to use Transair quick connect pipe connectors… | |
|---|---|
| Connection |  |
| Use a pipe cutter |  |
| Carefully chamfer and deburr the pipe after cutting or drilling |  |
| Check that the pipe is correctly positioned in the connector |  |
For additional safety information download the Transair Catalog in pdf format.
