COMPRESSOR INSPECTION CHECKLIST

DOCUMENT NUMBER: SF FF 083 DOCUMENT REVISION NUMBER: 00 REVISION DATE: 5/6/2018 PAGE 1 of
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INSTRUCTION INSPECTED BY COMPRESSOR NUMBER / MODEL

All compressors to be inspected prior to use. The designated inspector will place a  in the appropriate box when an
item passes inspection. If there is a problem place a  and note a brief description of any problem. Immediately notify
the SHEQ Manager of any deficiencies

MONTH: _______________________ Year: ___________

Date
Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri
Are compressors equipped with pressure-relief
valves and pressure gauges?
Are compressor air intakes installed and
equipped to ensure that only clean,
uncontaminated air enters the compressor?
Are air filters installed on the compressor intake?
Are compressors operated and lubricated
according to the manufacturers’
recommendations?
At what frequency are devices on compressed-air
systems checked / gauges calibrated?
Is this documented and how are records kept?
Before any repair work is done on compressor
pressure systems, is the pressure bled off and the
system locked out?
Are signs posted to warn of a compressor’s
automatic starting feature?
Is the belt drive system enclosed to provide
protection on the front, back, top, and sides?
Do you prohibit directing compressed air toward
a person for any reason?
Are employees prohibited from using
compressed air over 29 PSI for cleaning purposes
unless they use an approved nozzle with pressure
relief and clip guard?
When using compressed air for work-area
cleaning, do employees use personal protective
equipment?
Are high-pressure hoses and connections in good
repair?
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Before compressed air is used to empty
containers of liquid, are the pressure limits of the
containers checked?
When compressed air is used with abrasive blast
cleaning equipment, is the operating valve a type
that must be held open manually?
Is it prohibited to use compressed air to move
combustible dust if such action could cause the
dust to be suspended in the air and cause a fire
or explosion?
If plastic piping is used, is the plastic approved for
airline service? (Some ABS is OK — PVC is not.)
Any unusual noises?

Is the oil level correct?

Are any oil leaks visible?

Oil / water separator water jug – drain the water
jug
Oil / water separator water jug – absence of oil in
water jug
Compressor area general housekeeping – area
clean

Inspectors initials

Comments:

Completed form to be given to the SHEQ Manager