Compressed Air Safety is a 15-minute online course that trains employees on the hazards of compressed air systems in the workplace, including dangers of cleaning with compressed air, injury risks to the human body, and proper equipment inspection and maintenance. It is designed for maintenance technicians, machine operators, and industrial workers who use or work near compressed air equipment, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Compressed air is one of the most commonly used but frequently misunderstood energy sources in industrial workplaces. OSHA limits compressed air used for cleaning purposes to 30 psi under 29 CFR 1910.242(b), yet violations of this standard remain common in manufacturing and maintenance environments. Compressed air at pressures above 30 psi can penetrate the skin, cause air embolisms, rupture eardrums, and dislodge particles at velocities capable of causing eye injuries and lacerations. Employers must also address noise hazards from compressed air systems, which can exceed 85 dBA and trigger hearing conservation requirements under 29 CFR 1910.95.
This course uses four real-world workplace incidents to demonstrate that compressed air hazards are often not easily recognized but can have tragic consequences. Your employees will learn the specific dangers of using compressed air for cleaning, how compressed air can injure the human body through skin penetration and air embolism, the importance of hearing protection in noisy compressed air environments, and the inspection and maintenance procedures required to keep compressed air equipment and components safe. The training covers both fixed compressed air systems and portable pneumatic tools.
OSHA regulates compressed air used for cleaning under 29 CFR 1910.242(b), which limits nozzle pressure to 30 psi when dead-ended and requires effective chip guarding and PPE. This standard applies to both general industry and construction environments. Compressed air systems also fall under OSHA's general machine guarding requirements (29 CFR 1910.212), PPE standards (29 CFR 1910.132-138), and hearing conservation requirements (29 CFR 1910.95) when noise levels from pneumatic equipment exceed 85 dBA. Compressed air injuries often appear in OSHA incident reports involving eye injuries from dislodged particles, skin penetration from high-pressure nozzles, and hearing damage from unshielded air release. Serious violations carry penalties up to $16,550 per instance, and employers who allow workers to use compressed air above the 30 psi cleaning limit face straightforward citations. Proper training on compressed air hazards is a key element of demonstrating compliance.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.