Compressed Air Safety PowerPoint Presentation

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Global Service Training Compressed Air Safety Training Module Tristan Blanchard October 2007 Issue 2

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Featuring….. MR T. (Guess Who !! )

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Compressed Air Safety The Following Presentation is a Guide to Your Safety !! You are obliged by law to understand and adhere to national and local safety legislation and regulations.

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CAUTION: Work on a compressor unit must only be carried out by authorized service personnel who are fully trained and competent in: Safety First !!! The Compressor The Compressed Air System The Electrical System

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Hot Surfaces Compressors can operate at temperatures in excess of 200°C !!! Beware of HOT Surfaces Beware of HOT Oil Beware of HOT Cooling Water

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Pneumatic Safety Electrical Safety Safety Attire Safe Working Practice Site Safety Rules General Safety Read and Understand All Warning Labels Chemical Safety Let’s look at each individually…. Compressed Air Safety

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Isolate Compressor From System Depressurize Compressor and Pipe Work Check Compressor Pressure Gauge 1 Pneumatic Safety

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Pneumatic Safety Isolate Compressor From System

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Pneumatic Safety 2. Depressurize Compressor and Pipe Work

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1 Pneumatic Safety Check that compressor pressure gauge reads zero

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Beware !!! Air Exhausting to Atmosphere can be Dangerous…. Direct Discharge Air Away from the Unit & Operator Clear Area of any Flying Hazards Before Discharge Use Hearing Protection During Any Depressurization Follow All Site / Local Regulations 1 Pneumatic Safety

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2 Electrical Safety

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2 Electrical Safety Isolate From Main Supply Remove Fuses Lock Out Test For Incoming Power

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2 Electrical Safety Isolate from Main Supply Isolate the compressor unit from the main power supply.

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2 Electrical Safety Remove Fuses As an extra safety measure, remove fuses from the power supply to the compressor (and keep safely in your pocket).

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2 Electrical Safety Lock Out…. Isolate the compressor’s power supply at the main board. Cover and lock the isolation box to prevent someone inadvertently switching supply back on whilst work is in progress or the unit is unsafe to use.

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2 Electrical Safety Test for Incoming Power…. Double check that the main supply terminals to the machine are not live before proceeding with any work. You may be 100% sure that supply has been isolated, but mistakes can occur from time to time. Get into the habit of double checking that the machine is safe to work on as high voltages can kill. It’s not worth the risk !!!

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3 Safety Attire Safety Footwear Gloves Hard Hat Ear Defenders Safety Glasses Coveralls Reflective Vest / Jacket

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3 Safety Attire It is recommended that protective footwear is worn at all times to protect toes / feet from falling objects Protective Footwear

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3 Safety Attire It is recommended that protective gloves / latex gloves (where appropriate) are worn at all times to protect hands from injury / infections Gloves Hand Protection

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3 Safety Attire It is recommended that hard hats / bump hats are worn at all times to protect the head from falling objects or low level hazards Hard Hats Head Protection

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3 Safety Attire In noisy environments… it is recommended that ear defenders / ear plugs are worn at all times to protect your hearing Ear Defenders Hearing Protection

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3 Safety Attire It is recommended that safety glasses are worn at all times to protect your eyes Safety Glasses Eye Protection

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3 Safety Attire While on any site, it is recommended that a coverall be worn Coveralls T.B

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3 Safety Attire While on any site, it is recommended that a reflective item, such as a reflective jacket or vest, is worn Reflective Jacket / Vest

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4 Safe Working Practices…. Use Correct Tools Calibrated Equipment Lifting Equipment

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Always use correct tools for the job Using incorrect tools can damage components and make further maintenance difficult and costly. e.g. Always use correctly sized spanners, never use grips or adjustable spanners. 4 Safe Working Practices….

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Always use equipment that has been correctly tested and calibrated. Using un-calibrated equipment may give false readings which could give rise to inaccurate fault diagnoses. 4 Safe Working Practices….

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Where required always use suitable lifting equipment Make sure that:- Items being lifted are well secured The lifting equipment and tackle is in good order and capable of lifting the item. Nobody, including yourself, stands too close or beneath items that are lifted. 4 Safe Working Practices….

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5 Site Safety Rules Observe All Posted Signs and Notices

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6 General Safety…. If testing is required with unit running:- Ensure all guards are in place. Be aware of any items that may come in contact with moving parts. Don’t wear long hanging cloths, neck ties Do not play with compressed air Do not point air hoses at anyone Do not use compressed air to blow dirt from clothing

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6 General Safety…. Check Security and Condition of Air Hoses Check Security and Condition of Electrical Cables Protect yourself from Noise and Vibration from Air Tools Remove ‘SLIP HAZARDS’: Clean Up……… Oil Spills / Oil Leaks / Water Leaks / Condensate Tie back long hair Beware of Loose Clothing e.g.… Tie !! Walk Don’t Run !! Beware of Trip Hazards Beware of Low Level Bump Hazards Beware of Heavy Lifting

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels The following slides give brief descriptions of some of the most commonly used safety signs on CompAir compressors.

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Attention: Only lubricate the system while the motor is running. For further details, see the operating instructions

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Warning: Don’t attempt any servicing / maintenance without reading the manual first.

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Attention: Replace oil filter cartridge after approximately 100 operating hours. For further details, see the operating instructions.

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Caution: Hot Surfaces, Do Not Touch

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Caution: Hot and dangerous exhaust fumes

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Warning: Check and, if required, re-tighten connection terminals. For further details, see the operating instructions.

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Earthing Point

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Warning Pressurized part or system

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Warning: Risk of electric shock

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Warning: The system continues to run for 30 seconds after pressing the ‘O’-Key

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Warning: This system can start up by means of a remote control or automatically after a power failure.

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Caution: Pressure Vessel

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Warning: General Warning

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Warning: Rotating Machinery

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Do not re-engage starter until all moving parts are stationary

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Never attempt to operate the machine without the safety device mounted.

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Carefully read the operating manual before commissioning or servicing this compressor.

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Never operate the unit with open doors or loose access panels

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Never breathe in compressed air from this system

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Caution: Vessel is pressurized

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Caution: Do not start machine until…… Usually accompanied with another graphic

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Wait at least half an hour before proceeding

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Condensate drain from after-cooler or from after-cooler with subsequent filtering.

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Sound levels:- (needs checking ) There are two action levels for continuous noise:- Ear protection should be provided if requested when noise levels are between 80-85 dB(A) Ear protection must be provided and their use enforced for anyone exposed to noise levels above 85dB(A)

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Safety relief valve setting

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Tie down point

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Lifting point

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Fork Lift points

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Protect the generator from moisture. Do not clean with a Water / Vapor jet

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7 Read and Understand All Warning Labels Bleed water from the pressure vessel after every 24 operating hours or if the water ratio is too high.

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8 Chemical Safety When required to handle chemicals and oils, refer to the manufacturers material safety data information (MSDS)

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PLEASE REMEMBER TO BE SAFETY CONSCIENTIOUS AT ALL TIMES…. T.B. Mr T. Says … Be careful out there

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Global Service Training Compressed Air Safety Training Module Tristan Blanchard October 2007 T.B.