Compressed Air Safety
This short course explains the hazards of compressed air, from air entering the body to eye injuries, noise and whipping hoses. You will learn what the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 and PUWER 1998 require, how to check equipment before use and which safer alternatives to use for cleaning. It is awareness training and does not replace practical training, competence or your employer's procedures.
- Modules
- 3
- Duration
- About 20 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 8 questions from a bank of 12
Learning outcomes
- ✓Describe the main hazards of compressed air, including air injection, eye injuries, noise and whipping hoses.
- ✓Explain why compressed air must never be used to clean clothing or skin or for horseplay.
- ✓Outline the key requirements of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 and PUWER 1998.
- ✓Carry out pre-use checks of hoses, couplings, whip checks and regulators.
- ✓Choose suitable PPE and safer alternatives for cleaning.
Course contents
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Module 1: The Hazards of Compressed Air
Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: The Law and Your Employer's Duties
Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 3: Using Compressed Air Safely
Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate