WA R N I N G
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Air powered 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 articles at
the operator and others in the work
area.
WA R N I N G
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
A ratchet wrench would be 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.
WA R N I N G
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Long term exposure to noise produced
from the operation of air tools can lead
to permanent hearing loss.
RISK OF EYE OR HEAD INJURY
RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION
RISK OF LOSS OF HEARING
HOW TO PREVENT IT
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.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
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.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Always wear ANSI S3.19 hearing
protection.
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