Operational Safety Guideline Air Compressor
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1. Authorised By oe Ass Dir Infrastructure planning UTAS Operational Safety Guideline amp Compliance Air Compressor Issue Date September 2013 Page Number 1 of 2 Last Reviewed September 2013 Next Review Date September 2014 DO NOT use this machine unless you have been trained in its safe use and operation Description of Work Using an Air Compressor Potential Hazards Electrical and compression hazard with the potential to cause harm through exposure to impact and cutting noise and compressed air Welding Appropriate Hearing Protective Protection Mask Footwear Protection Clothing Safe Work Checklist 1 PRE Operation Task e g Drawings instructions specifications etc is clearly understood Ensure appropriate guarding is in place Ensure release valve is clean and free from obstruction Lock the wheels to prevent movement Check all fittings are securely connected prior to being pressurised Identify ON OFF switch 2 Operation Only use as per directions in User Manual Start compressor noting pressure increase and cut out cut in pressure Do not kink or squash the hose Listen for any air leaks when using the compressor and report these immediately Check the compressor pressure at regular intervals Release the pressure in hose prior to uncoupling 3 POST Operation Release the pressure from the hose and vessel Store air hose off the ground to prevent contamination from dirt Return ai2. r tools to their storage area THIS DOCUMENT IS UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED Authorised By a Ass Dir Infrastructure planning UTAS Operational Safety Guideline amp Compliance Air Compressor Issue Date September 2013 Page Number 2 of 2 Last Reviewed September 2013 Next Review Date September 2014 Competent Persons The following persons are authorised to operate the equipment Name Title Contact Details THIS DOCUMENT IS UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED
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