Care and good judgement are the best protection against injury when using compressed air or air tools
DO
- Familiarise yourself with any tool before using
- Use appropriate safety equipment while using air tools or compressed air
- Wear appropriate Protective clothing when using air tools
- Disconnect tool from air supply before changing accessories or making repairs
- Check tools, hoses and fittings for damage before use
- Check work area for potential hazards before commencing work
- Read any safety instructions provided with tool
DO NOT
- Use any tool you are not familiar with
- Use any tool with guards or retainers removed
- Direct compressed air towards yourself or anyone else
- Use incorrect size or speed wheel on grinding equipment
- Use hand sockets on impact tools
- Use any compressor with guards removed
- Carry out maintenance or repairs on compressors without first totally and securely isolating electricity supply and draining pressure from pressure vessels
- Use any accessories (e.g. grinding wheels, backing pads, chisels, drills etc) if they are in any way defective
- Allow children near you while using air tools or compressed air
- Allow children to use air tools or compressed air
