A Safety Guide for Using Air Compressors

Buying and using a compressor is another thing, whereas using it safely is a completely different thing. To ensure that a buyer never faces any accident with this relatively safer machine, the manufacturers often give a complete list of do’s and don’ts with every product. There is another reason behind giving this list and an instruction manual with this machine. They want to ensure that apart from preventing themselves from any unpleasant situation, they also run this machine without any problem. 

Unfortunately, most of us often overlook the instructions and points given in manuals and try to do things their way. The result is trouble using this machine to its fullest potential and facing one or the other mechanical failure every now and then. Therefore, those who offer compressor for sale Sydney suggest that these rules should be followed without and laziness.

#1

The first warning is that you should never apply compressed air on the skin or directly at a person. Even the pressure of 15 PSI can result into a serious injury.

#2

You should never use compressed air to remove dust and dirt from your clothes.

#3

When using compressor for sale Sydney for cleaning purposes, the pressure should not exceed 30 PSI.

#4

While using this machine, the user should safeguard himself using goggles or a face shield or even a complete head mask or a helmet. 

#5

They should also not forget to apply ear protect accessories to prevent themselves from excessive noise. They can also use noise reduction mufflers to cut the noise entering their ears.

#6

The user should never crimp, couple or uncouple pressurized hose. 

#7

The valves should be closed and the pressure should be brought to minimum before initiating any hose connection.

#8

It is recommended to use only heavy duty clamps and fittings that are specially designed for compressed air hose.

#9

While using this machine for paint protection pursuits, you should only use right types and sizes of hose end fittings and connections.

#10

It is recommended that the user should never compromise with frayed, damaged, cracked or deteriorated hose pipes.

#11

When not in use, the machine should be stored properly and away from heat sources. The hose pipes should be stored even more carefully as hose failure could lead to serious fatalities. 

#12

You should use hose reels as they play a great role in trimming down the chances of hose failure and in increasing their life.

#13

While using compressor for sale Sydney, it has to be ensured that the open end of the hose is held tightly as a free end can whip away or cause injuries to the user.

#14

The supply valve should be opened very slowly and carefully to ensure that ejected particles are restrained. Remember that a blocked hose can become a dangerous compressed air gun and cause serious injury.

#15

It has to be ensured that all hosed exceeding ½ inch ID is fitted with a safety device at the source or supply as it reduces the pressure in case of hose pipe failure. 

Lastly, you should never use air directly from the compressor for breathing purpose, unless the system has been for the same and there are suitable breathing air filters and regulators fitted into it.

Cameron Amelia is associated with VG Auto Paints & Tools, a company offering reliable solutions for auto paints & tools. The products & services of the company include paint protection, automotive paint and Compressor for Sale Sydney