Compressed Air Hose Leaks and Air Hose Saftey

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:51:16 GMT

Compressed Air Hose Leaks and Air Hose Saftey

Air Hose Reels can save you time and money and increase satefy.

Plus - tips to prevent losing up to 30% of your compressed air because of AIR LEAKS.

Ask a Question:

What does OSHA say about hose safety?

Answer: An OSHA guideline publication states:

“Hoses, cables, and other equipment shall be kept clear of passageways, ladders and stairs.”

OSHA says reduce your slips, trips and falls.

Slips, trips and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents, which cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. The OSHA standard for walking and working surfaces apply to all permanent places of employment, except where only domestic, mining, or agricultural work is performed. www.osha.gov

Consider adding reels to increase safety & efficiency with your
electrical cords, welding cables, air hose, oil, grease, liquid/water or fuel hoses.

Ask a Question:

Why should my plant use Air Hose Reels with our air tools?

Answer: If your business or plant has multiple air hoses running from your air compressor to a variety of air tools, then industrial air hose reels can be one of your most effective equipment additions you’ll ever make…as well as one of the safest!

Here’s 5 Reasons to use Air Hose Reels:

1. Efficiency

Hose reels make all your hose handling more efficient. An organized, clean workplace is proven to be more efficient.

2. Safety

Hose reels decrease you chances of injuries from tripping hazards. Reduce accidents and insurance expense: Slips, trips and falls are the leading cause of work stoppage in industry.

3. Protects Equipment

Hoses (and cords) last five times longer when stored on a reel. This can save you from replacing hoses as often.

4. Stops Leakages

Hoses on reels can reduce the threat of expensive air leakages.

5. Increases Productivity

Locating your air hoses when and where you need them increases productivity. All these factors help improve your work environment, which saves you time, equipment and money.

Top 12 Compressed Air Safety Guidelines

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:40:00 GMT

Top 12 Compressed Air Safety Guidelines

1.      Never apply compressed air to the skin or direct it at a person. Even air at a pressure of 15 psi (1 bar) can cause serious injury. Never use a compressed air hose to clean dirt or dust from your clothing or body.

2.      When using compressed air for cleaning purposes, ensure pressure does not exceed 30 psi.
Always use goggles or a face shield over approved safety glasses for this application.

3.      Wear ear protection. Exposure to excessive noise can damage hearing. Noise reducing mufflers can be fitted to machines to lessen the noise health hazard.

4.      Never crimp, couple, or uncouple pressurized hose. Shut off valves and bleed down pressure before making any hose adjustments.

5.      Use heavy duty clamps made especially for compressed air systems. Use only the correct type and size of hose end fittings and connections.

6.      Never use frayed, damaged or deteriorated hoses. Always store hoses properly and away from heat sources or direct sunlight. A hose failure can cause serious injury. Hose Reels can decrease your chances of injury, as well as help hoses last longer.

7.      When blowing compressed air through a hose or air line, ensure that the open end is held securely.
A free end can whip and can cause injury. Open the supply air cock carefully and ensure that any ejected particles will be restrained. A blocked hose can become a dangerous “compressed air gun.”

8.      Make sure all hoses exceeding 1/2 inch ID have a safety device at the source of supply or branch line to reduce the pressure in case of hose failure.

9.      Do not use air directly from a compressor for breathing purposes, for example charging air cylinders, unless the system has been specifically designed for such purpose and suitable breathing air filters and regulators are in place.

10.   Isolating valves should be of the self venting type and designed to be locking in the "off" position so that air pressure cannot be applied inadvertently while the machine is being worked on.

11.   Never alter or install an A.S.M.E. safety relief valve that has a higher PSIG rating than the pressure vessel rating to which it is attached.

12.   Only pressure vessels built to a national or international standard should be used for air receivers.

Provided for your safety by
McGuire Air Compressors, Inc.
1-888-229-9999
compressors@mcguire.biz
Graham NC 27253

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Compressed Air Hose Leaks and Air Hose Saftey

Top 12 Compressed Air Safety Guidelines