Diesel air compressors are an incredibly useful tool in any construction or industrial setting. They can be used to perform a variety of tasks, ranging from inflating tires to powering pneumatic tools and more.
However, if you’re unfamiliar with diesel air compressors or have never used one before, it’s important to understand their potential risks before using them in your workplace or home.
To help you better understand this tool and how best to use it safely, here are five essential guidelines for proper safety usage:
Use Proper Tools
- Using the right tool for the job will save you time and energy.
- You should always ensure that you are using the correct tool for any job that you may be doing around your facility. Using a wrench when you should be using a screwdriver is not only inefficient, but it can also damage your equipment.
Handle with Care
- Don’t use it as a hammer. The compressor can be extremely powerful, so never strike anything with it.
- Don’t use it to power tools. Using a compressor in this way is very dangerous and could cause serious injuries, including broken bones and cuts from flying debris or pieces of metal. It could also cause damage to the compressor itself.
- Don’t use it as a jack or for lifting heavy objects, as this will cause damage to the machine and may result in injury from falling objects or other dangers associated with improper usage of such equipment.*
Minimise Potential Hazards
Maximise safety with the following tips:
- Keep your compressor away from flammable materials. If you can’t avoid storing flammable liquids, use a separate container and keep it at least three feet away from both the air compressor and the power source.
- Keep combustible materials away. In addition to keeping flammable liquids away, store all other combustible materials (like propane tanks) in a different area of your garage or construction site.
- Keep children and pets safe by making sure they are not near an air compressor when it is running—or even when it’s switched off but still plugged in!
- Don’t use an air compressor near high-voltage areas or sources of water (such as faucets).
Avoid Common Misconceptions
As you can see from the above list, there are several common misunderstandings about diesel air compressors. This is because most people are not informed enough on how to use these machines properly.
As we have mentioned earlier, using a diesel air compressor for inflating tires is not recommended because it can cause serious damage and injury to your body.
You should instead seek out an alternative method of inflating tires such as using one of those plug-in compressors or filling up at gas stations that offer this service. One more thing: make sure that you don’t forget about safety precautions while you’re at it!
It’s true that many people enjoy sleeping on their own beds when they’re away from home but it’s important for safety reasons (and others) that you do not inflate them with a diesel-powered unit.
Instead, rent out an apartment or hotel room where everything is already set up for guests including private bathrooms and kitchens—you’ll save money too! And remember again: always follow all proper precautions before attempting anything like this so there won’t be any accidents caused by misuse.”
Conclusion
As you can see, diesel air compressors have a lot of potential to be dangerous. But with the right tools and knowledge, you can avoid most of these hazards. If you need help finding the right type of compressor for your needs or servicing your current one, contact an expert now.
