1. What are Pneumatic tools/air compressors? Pneumatic tools are tools that are powered by Compressed air, This basically means that the tools need Air compressor hooked up to them to work. Air compressors are Big bulky metal boxes with a Motor and a Piston that compresses air. Here are 2 examples.
2. Safety when using an air compressor. Dangers and hazards, preventive action and servicing.
When using an Air compressor there are Many dangers and hazards.
electrical dangers, fumes, flying particles, high pressures and high noise levels.
There is also the hazard of the Air compressor exploding.
To prevent most of these where the General PPE, Turn off the air compressor. and when you are going to change Bleed the air out of the hose then Detach the tool.
3. PPE when using air tools - general
Basic PPE When Using these tools are Wearing Safty Goggles, Wear Overalls, Wear Ear Muffs and alsowear Closed Toed Shoes.
4. Different types of air tool connections /tools
Hydrolic/Pnumolic Bar press |
Hydrolic impact driver |
Air Pressure gun |
Impact driver, Dont put the Comprssion too high. or else it wont drill will.
Air ratchet, Dont overpower the Compression on the Ratchet, The Ratchet will end up
Dust off gun wear a pair Safty mask as the metal flings up and can hit u in the face.
Air riveter, Hold ur hands steady, This gun has some force.
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