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Safety Tip of the Week – Air Sampling in Confined Spaces

Safety Tip of the Week – Air Sampling in Confined Spaces

Air testing is required for two distinct purposes: evaluation of the hazards of the permit space and verification that acceptable conditions exist for entry into that space. Evaluation Testing: The atmosphere within a confined space must be tested using equipment that is designed to detect the chemicals that may be...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Air Sampling in Confined Spaces

Weekly Safety Meeting – Air Sampling in Confined Spaces

Air Sampling is required for two distinct purposes: evaluation of the hazards of the permit space and verification that acceptable conditions exist for entry into that space. A confined space is one that is large enough to enter and perform assigned work in. It has limited or restricted ways to...

Safety Tip of the Week – Safety with Air Tools

Safety Tip of the Week – Safety with Air Tools

There are several dangers associated with the use of air tools. First and foremost is the danger of getting hit by one of the tool’s attachments or by some kind of fastener that you are using with the tool. Handling Air Tools Safely: Permit only experienced and trained people to...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Safety with Air Tools

Weekly Safety Meeting – Safety with Air Tools

Air tools are powered by compressed air and include chippers, drills, hammers, sanders, spray guns, air ratchets, grinders, nibblers, needle scalers, and many more. There are several dangers associated with the use of air tools. First and foremost is the danger of getting hit by one of the tool’s attachments...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Safety with Air Compressors

Weekly Safety Meeting – Safety with Air Compressors

Compressed air is present across just about every industry; companies are using compressed air for many functions, from running huge equipment to powering simple air tools. Compressed air is a valuable utility and is a safe power source when used properly. As with any other energy-carrying power source, compressed air...

Safety Tip of the Week – Safety with Air Compressors

Safety Tip of the Week – Safety with Air Compressors

Compressed air is a valuable utility and a safe power source when used properly. As with any other energy- carrying power source, compressed air should be regarded with caution and handled with care to avoid accidents and user injury. General safety requirements for compressed air: All pipes, hoses, and fittings...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Compressed Air Safety

Weekly Safety Meeting – Compressed Air Safety

Compressed Air Safety Compressed air is present across just about every industry; companies are using compressed air for many functions, from running huge equipment to powering simple air tools. Compressed air is a valuable utility and is a safe power source when used properly. As with any other energy-carrying power...

Safety Tip of the Week – Compressed Air Safety

Safety Tip of the Week – Compressed Air Safety

Compressed Air Safety Compressed air is a valuable utility and a safe power source when used properly. As with any other energy-carrying power source however, compressed air should be regarded with caution and handled with care to avoid accidents and user injury. General safety requirements for compressed air: Air supply...

Safety Tip of the Week – Working with an Air Compressor

Safety Tip of the Week – Working with an Air Compressor

Working with an Air Compressor Compressed air mishaps usually involve abuse, misuse, or inattention to hoses or nozzles. Lack of attention to safety or not knowing the proper procedures when handling compressed air have led to many accidents and deaths. Compressed air can strike you blind, deaf, or dead at...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Working with an Air Compressor

Weekly Safety Meeting – Working with an Air Compressor

Working with an Air Compressor Compressed air is present across just about every industry. Companies use compressed air for many functions, from running huge equipment to powering simple air tools. Compressed air is a valuable utility and is a safe power source when used properly. As with any other energy-...