SAFE @ RMIT

EYE and DUST PROTECTION MUST BE WORN

SAFE WORK INSTRUCTION

Air Compressor
Wear eye protection Wear hearing protection

Contents under pressure

Beware of tripping hazards

Preparation
Check air hoses couplings and attachments are in good working order before use Check working area is clear of other people, flammable materials and other hazards Wear glasses and hearing protection Regularly open drain valve to empty condensate Guard(s) and shielding must be in place eep oil and flammable materials clear from air fitters and !oints "ecompress air from compressor prior to removing any caps or air e#uipment $nsure hose connections are secure to avoid hose coming losing during use $nsure correct pressure rated hoses and fittings

Use
%nly trained and competent persons are to use air compressors and their attachments $mpty compressor of air before transporting, servicing or if not to be used for e&tended periods of time "o not point a stream of compressed air towards your body or another person 't regular intervals condensation drain valve should be opened and the system allowed to drain

Adjustment / Maintenance
%nly trained and competent persons to operator compressors (solate from electricity, empty compressed air and allow to cool before beginning work on compressor Regular maintenance, lubrication, cleaning to occur

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after any accident or incidentwhen training new staffif adopted by new work groupif e#uipment, substances or processes change or within ./ months of date of issue0