Compressed Air Safety


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description
Compressed air is a powerful tool but working with it poses significant dangers, including serious injuries and death. In this course, you will learn the essentials of compressed air safety, including understanding its risks, implementing safety measures, and complying with regulations. This course was developed with subject matter expert support provided by Strata-G, LLC, a global professional services company focusing on regulatory compliance, safety and health, infrastructure management and operations, and business services. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review; however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments, location-specific, or facility/process-specific requirements. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

Target Audience
Employees working with or around compressed air systems

Expected Duration (hours)
0.4

Lesson Objectives

Compressed Air Safety

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • identify the characteristics of compressed air
  • recognize the different types of compressed air
  • recognize the key components of industrial compressed air systems
  • Knowledge Check: Compressed Air Characteristics and Industrial Compressed Air Systems
  • recognize the dangers of compressed air
  • recognize the safety practices to follow when working with compressed air
  • Knowledge Check: The dangers of Compressed Air and Safety Practices to Follow
  • Course Number:
    sh_ehshsf_g02_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone