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E Compressed Air Safely Rules A. All pipes, hoses, and fitting must have a rating of the maximum pressure of the compressor. Compressed air pipelines should be identified (psi) as to maximum working pressure. B. Air supply shutoff valves should be located (as near as possible) at the point -of - operation. C. Air hoses should be kept free of grease and oil to reduce the possibility of deterioration. D. Hoses should not be strung across floors or aisles where they are a trip or fall hazard. When possible, air supply hoses should be suspended overhead. E. Hose ends must be secured to prevent whipping if an accidental cut or break occurs. F. Pneumatic impact tools, such as riveting guns, should never be pointed at a person. G. Before a pneumatic tool is disconnected, unless it has quick disconnect plugs, the air supply must be turned off and the tool bled of residual pressure. H. Compressed air must not be used under any circumstances to clean dirt and dust from clothing or off a person's skin. Shop air used for cleaning should be regulated to 15 psi unless equipped with diffuser nozzles to provide less pressure. L Personnel using compressed air for cleaning equipment must wear goggles, face shields or other eye protection. J. Static electricity can be generated through the use of pneumatic tools. This type of equipment must be grounded or bonded if it is used where fuel, flammable vapors or explosive atmospheres are present. Mechanical lifting Rules A. Check the load rating on the mobile hydraulic lift to determine if it is properly rated. Securely attach the load before it is lifted. B. Persons should not work under suspended loads unless the load is properly supported, for example by weight beating vehicle stands. liftinLy Rules It is just as important to keep your body in shape for the task as it is any other tool you use for other jobs. You can injure yourself just as easily lifting light objects as you can lifting heavier ones if you don't lift properly and your "tool" is not in shape for the job. Lifting is a thinking person's job. # gJJWJ#jA and physically fit enough to do the task safety. Daily exercises will keep your body ready for lifting and help you feel better. Size up the load to make sure you can handle it safely. If you think the load is too bulky or too heavy, ask someone to help you or try to break it up into smaller, rpore manageable loads. Use a hand truck or doily if necessary. Plan your route and make sure the path is dear of trip, slip, and fall hazards.