Compressed air is so commonly used in commercial, industrial, and institutional settings that it is often incorrectly assumed to be less potentially dangerous than it actually is. In fact, there are ...

Compressed air safety is a concern within manufacturing, mining and processing environments. Learn about the dangers that can come from high pressure and noise exposure. Improper use of compressed air ...

Pneumatic tools are commonly used on construction sites, usually with portable compressors. And it’s the rare manufacturing plant that doesn’t have a plant air system, and along with it a variety of ...

Why is compressed air safety a concern? Are there regulations that govern the use of compressed air? How can engineers effectively limit pressure and noise? How do engineered air nozzles work?

At the heart of a commercial vehicle’s air brake system is its air compressor, which pressurizes air in the primary and secondary tanks to provide power for the air brakes and other pneumatic systems.

Cal/OSHA cited Sierra Pacific Industries $108,300 regarding workplace safety and health violations. This comes after an employee was fatally injured when a pipeline on an air compressor exploded in ...