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Job Hazard Analysis

JOB TITLE: Air Compressor DATE OF ANALYSIS: 4/6/12

JOB LOCATION: DMC/FSDA

SAFE PROCEDURE
TASK/PROCEDURE HAZARD
Maintenance and/or repair Accidental activation Follow prescribed lockout and tag-
Electrical shock out procedures
Eye injury from air pressure Use appropriate PPE; eye
Eye injury from flying particles protection and gloves
Air injection into the body Ensure nozzle pressure does not
Cuts and abrasions to hands exceed 30 PSI

Routine Use: Use air pressure to Improper operation and care of Ensure adequate training
blow down equipment and work equipment Monitor noise levels
area Hearing loss due to high noise Use appropriate PPE; eye, face,
levels hearing protection and gloves
Eye injury from flying particles

Air tool operation Defective tools, hoses, and fittings Inspect all tools, hoses, and fittings
to ensure safe operating condition.
Repair/replace leaking/damaged
fittings and hoses. Ensure safety
wire is in place on twist-type air
couplings

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