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The Air Compressor Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate space for placement
- Incorrect handling of compressed air equipment
- 2. Pre-operational Check-up
- Faulty valve release
- Choked filters
- 3. Connection to Power Source
- Electrical shock from ill-maintained plugs or cords
- Flash fire hazard from combustible material near motor
- 4. Regulator Settings
- High pressure blowouts
- Loosened connectors due to inadequate torque
- 5. Compressor Startup
- Noise pollution
- Excessive vibration
- 6. Hose and Tool Attachment
- Projectiles from incorrectly attached tools
- Potential tripping from poorly managed hose layout
- 7. Regular Inspection
- Ignorance of new faults developing
- Lack of adequate protective gear during inspection
- 8. Cleaning & Maintenance
- Exposure to harmful cleaning chemicals
- Cuts or abrasions from sharp components
- 9. Shutdown Procedure
- Rapid depressurisation hazards
- Incorrect shutdown sequence
- 10. Air pressure adjustment
- Rapid decompression
- Over-pressurization
- 11. Reconnection after Breaks
- Sloppy reconnection accidents
- Slips when repositioning on a wet surface
- 12. Loading/Unloading Compressor
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Scratches
- or bruises from unsecured parts moving
- 13. Emergency Response
- Incorrect action taken in emergencies
- 14. Dealing with Compressor Overheating
- Scalding injuries
- Fire-related hazards with combustible materials close to the overheating machine
- 15. Equipment Storage
- Incorrect lifting causing body strain
- Slips
- trips
- and falls around the storage area due to poor housekeeping