RISK OF EYE OR HEAD INJURY
WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
Air powered equipment and power tools
are capable of propelling materials such
as fasteners, metal chips, sawdust and
other debris at high speed which could
result in serious eye injury.
Compressed air can be hazardous. The
air system can cause injury to soft
tissue areas such as eyes, ears, etc.
Particles or objects propelled by the
stream can cause injury.
Tool attachments can become loose or
break and fly apart, propelling particles
at the operator and others in the work
area.
WARNING
WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
WARNING
Abrasive tools such as sanders and
grinders, rotating tools such as drills,
and impact tools such as nailers,
staplers, wrenches, hammers and
reciprocating saws are capable of
generating sparks, which could result in
ignition of flammable materials.
Exceeding the maximum pressure
rating of tools or accessories could
cause an explosion resulting in
serious injury.
RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION
Never operate tools near flammable
substances such as gasoline, naphtha,
cleaning solvents, etc.
Work in a clean, well-ventilated area
free of combustible materials.
Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide or
other bottled gases as a power source
for air tools.
Use compressed air regulated to a
maximum pressure at or below the
rated pressure of any attachments.
Never connect to an air source that is
capable of exceeding 200 PSI.
Always verify prior to using the tools
that the air source has been adjusted
to the rated air pressure range.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
WARNING
RISK OF LOSS OF HEARING
Always wear ANSI S3.19 hearing
protection.
Long term exposure to noise produced
from the operation of air tools can lead
to permanent hearing loss.
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Always wear ANSI approved Z87.1
safety glasses with side shields.
Never leave operating tool unattended.
Disconnect air hose when tool is not
in use.
For additional protection use an
approved face shield in addition to
safety glasses.
Make sure that any attachments are
securely assembled.