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SAFETY OPERATING PROCEDURES

Air Compressor

( small )

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECK

Never operate a faulty Power Tool
Report it to your teacher

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Start the compressor noting the pressure gauge increase and

the cut-in / cut-out pressure levels.
Listen for any air leaks from all flexible airlines or hoses and
immediately report any leaks that are observed.
Adjust the pressure regulator to suit the particular work
requirements.
Always check these pressures at regular intervals during
normal operation.
Air hose connections must be secured and checked prior to
being pressurized.
If possible, position the compressor unit in an area that will not
disturb or obstruct the workshop environment.
Use compressed air power tools responsibly and within
manufacturers recommended guidelines.
Compressed air cleaning of machine parts must only be
undertaken after all PPE and general workshop safety
precautions have been observed.
Never use the compressed air to clean down work benches,
floors or dust from clothing.

10. Never kink an air hose to restrict or cut off the flow of air.
Never direct compressed air towards the body
HOUSEKEEPING

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Return compressor to the appropriate storage location.

Leave the work area in a safe, clean, and tidy condition.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND RISKS

Moving and rotating parts Electricity
Pinch & squash Noise & dust Burns
Compressed air Eye injuries
Date of Last Review

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Front
Assembly Instructions:

Reverse

1. Carefully fold this page in half vertically down the centre line;
2. This should align Front & Reverse sides, then glue the halves back to back;
3. Cut out the Tag shape along the dotted outlines indicated on the Front side;
4. Laminate & trim to size with a clear 2 mm border;
5. Securely fasten an 8mm (ID) brass eyelet & washer where indicated.
Reviewed: January 2013 V1.0
DECD Health and Safety Services
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6. Secure this Tag to the plug end of Acknowledgement:
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a zip-tie
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this document is sourced from Queensland Department
of Education and Training.