Here at the BCAS Technical Office we receive a number of phone calls, emails and other correspondence enquiring about the facts behind some statements commonly used within our own industry or by end users.
Truth:
No.
This is an unsafe practice. Cleaning your work clothing or work area using compressed air could result in serious injury as a result of particulate entering the eyes, ears or skin. Compressed air at very low pressures can enter the body through the skin and cause serious internal injuries.
A safer alternative is to use a vacuum, or good old brush & broom to remove dirt and debris.
Truth:
No.
This is an unsafe practice. Cleaning your work clothing or work area using compressed air could result in serious injury as a result of particulate entering the eyes, ears or skin. Compressed air at very low pressures can enter the body through the skin and cause serious internal injuries.
A safer alternative is to use a vacuum, or good old brush & broom to remove dirt and debris.
Truth:
No.
This is an unsafe practice. Cleaning your work clothing or work area using compressed air could result in serious injury as a result of particulate entering the eyes, ears or skin. Compressed air at very low pressures can enter the body through the skin and cause serious internal injuries.
A safer alternative is to use a vacuum, or good old brush & broom to remove dirt and debris.
Truth:
No.
This is an unsafe practice. Cleaning your work clothing or work area using compressed air could result in serious injury as a result of particulate entering the eyes, ears or skin. Compressed air at very low pressures can enter the body through the skin and cause serious internal injuries.
A safer alternative is to use a vacuum, or good old brush & broom to remove dirt and debris.
Truth:
No.
This is an unsafe practice. Cleaning your work clothing or work area using compressed air could result in serious injury as a result of particulate entering the eyes, ears or skin. Compressed air at very low pressures can enter the body through the skin and cause serious internal injuries.
A safer alternative is to use a vacuum, or good old brush & broom to remove dirt and debris.
Truth:
No.
This is an unsafe practice. Cleaning your work clothing or work area using compressed air could result in serious injury as a result of particulate entering the eyes, ears or skin. Compressed air at very low pressures can enter the body through the skin and cause serious internal injuries.
A safer alternative is to use a vacuum, or good old brush & broom to remove dirt and debris.
