What are the safety hazards of air compressor

There are many hidden dangers in the air compressor, which are not only related to the safety performance of the equipment itself, but also related to the safety and health of the operators. Here are some of the major security concerns:

1. the security risks of the equipment itself

1. explosion risk:
   • lubricating oil mixing: Atomized lubricating oil or its decomposition products may cause explosion when mixed with compressed air.
   • oil deposition: The compressor oil seal and lubrication system or air inlet gas does not meet the requirements, which may cause a large amount of oil, hydrocarbons, etc. to enter and deposit in the low-lying parts of the system, which becomes a potential condition for explosion.
   • Overtemperature and overpressure: The cylinder, air receiver, and air delivery (exhaust) pipeline of the compressor can explode due to overtemperature and overpressure, so the mechanical temperature of each component should be controlled within the allowable range.
   • Improper maintenance during repair and installation work, flammable liquids such as wipes, kerosene, gasoline, etc. fall into the cylinder, air reservoir and air duct, which can cause explosion when the air compressor starts.
   • Cooling system fault: Cooling water system failure or oil injection pump, lubricating oil system failure may lead to thermal cracking of lubricating oil to form carbon deposits, carbon deposits in high temperature overheating, mechanical impact, airflow impact can lead to spontaneous combustion, and then lead to explosion.
   • Insufficient mechanical strength: The mechanical strength of the compressed part of the compression system does not meet the standard, which may cause the equipment to rupture under high pressure.
   • Air filtration problems: The filtering effect of the air filter is not good, and the dust content in the air is easy to form carbon deposits, which may cause explosion accidents.
2. High temperature risk:
   • air compressor head, oil cylinder and other high temperature, easy to burn the operator.
3. Risk of mechanical injury:
   • the rotating part of the air compressor has no protective cover or the protective cover is damaged, and personnel touching the rotating part may cause mechanical injury.
4. Noise hazard:
   • the air compressor does not use low-noise equipment, which may cause noise hazards to the staff.
5. Electrical safety hazards:
   • air compressor electrical circuit aging, insulation damage, motor and other live equipment without grounding, zero protection, may cause equipment leakage, resulting in electric shock.

Security risks during 2. operation

1. misuse of compressed air:
   • using compressed air to blow away dirt from clothing or the workplace is a dangerous move. Strong airflow or fine particles in compressed air can cause personal injury.
   • Compressed air itself is a serious source of harm and, in extreme cases, can enter the bloodstream through skin wounds or open tissues of the body, creating a dangerous blockage of blood flow and even leading to coma, paralysis or death.
2. Improper use of hose:
   • when the hose is compressed, the high-pressure air suddenly rising in the hose will make the hose bounce, causing the operator's eyes and face to be injured.

3. safety management hidden danger

• lack of regular inspection and maintenance: The parts of the air compressor system are not inspected and maintained on a scheduled schedule, which may cause equipment performance degradation and increase safety hazards.
• Operation is not standard: The operator fails to strictly abide by the work regulations and safety operation procedures, which may cause safety accidents due to improper operation.

To sum up, there are many hidden dangers in the air compressor, and a series of measures need to be taken to strengthen the safety management and protection work to ensure the safe operation of the equipment and the personal safety of the operators.