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Air Hose Usage

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Department Owner:
Training
Effective Date:
01/01/2021
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0

I. Purpose & Scope

To safely and effectively provide instruction on the inspection and proper use of air hoses.

II. Definitions

Standard PPE – High Viz Garment, Hard Hat, Z-87.1 Safety Glasses, Gloves, Pants, Work Boots.

III. Process

NOTE: Work instruction does not supplement the manual. For specific instructions for the exact model please refer to the owner’s manual. 

A. Potential Hazards

  • Flying Object Hazards
  • Slip, Trip, Fall Hazards

B. PPE

  • Standard PPE

C. Inspection

  1. Check for holes, kinks, and wear.

D. Use

  1. Turn on the air compressor, and let it build up pressure. Look at the gauge on the air compressor to see the current PSI level. The pressure level of the compressor needs to reach at least 30 PSI.
  2. Plug the air hose from the air compressor into the air line connector. Push the connector on the end of the air hose into the nipple on the attachment until you hear a popping sound.

E. Maintenance

No maintenance required for this tool.

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