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Compressed Air Safety – SSE2131E (17 mins)

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1

It is safe to clean your body with compressed air as long as your hose is equipped with an approved nozzle.

true
false

2

Which of the following is possible if compressed air is blown directly into the skin?

air pocket causes symptoms similar to heart attack
air pocket leads to stroke in the brain
contaminants cause infection in soft-body tissue
all of the above

3

What risk is greatly increased when using compressed air for cleaning m such places as gram elevators, cotton mills and pulp and paper operations?

excessive noise levels
fire or explosion
potential eye injuries

4

What causes three-fourths of all injuries that involve compressed air?

air blown under the skin
high noise levels of compressed air
debris blown into eyes, ears or face

5

Hearing protection should be used in areas where noise levels exceed 85 decibels.

true
false

6

Why should water be drained periodically from a compressor tank?

to relieve excess air pressure
to keep carbon dioxide out of the tank
to prevent rust buildup inside the tank