Why is compressed air safety a concern?

Compressed air is commonly referred to as the "fourth utility" because it is very common as a resource within manufacturing, mining and processing environments. Employees or contractors in every industrial company or setting are exposed to compressed air's effects regularly and it should be handled with responsibility and care. The primary dangers from compressed air come from high pressure and noise exposure.

Are there regulations that govern the use of compressed air?

Yes, OSHA has two important standards relevant to compressed air. Standard 29 CFR 1910.242(b) is specific to compressed air use for cleaning and states - "Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment." OSHA's own interpretation goes on to state, "the downstream pressure of the air at the nozzle (nozzle pressure) or opening of a gun, pipe, cleaning lance, etc., used for cleaning purposes will remain at a pressure level below 30 psi for all static conditions.

How do EXAIR's engineered air nozzles work?

Air Nozzles use the Coanda effect to amplify compressed airflow up to 25 times or more. The air is always ejected so it can vent safely, well below OSHA dead end pressure requirements, should the nozzle end be blocked.

Related products which possess the OSHA compliant qualities of eliminating dead-end pressure and reducing noise levels include EXAIR Air Knives, Air Amplifiers, Air Wipes and Safety Air Guns. The other benefit that an engineered compressed air solution provides is the ability to use less of your compressed air. Learn more now. https://white-paper.exair.com/whitePaper_IHS.php?pub=57.cass.wp.em