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Are there any other OSHA standards that I should be aware of?
Yes. Shipyards, Marine Terminals and Construction are industries where additional standards apply regarding the use of compressed air
and pneumatic tools.
• For Shipyards, the relevant standard is 29CFR Part 1915.131 General Precautions.
• For Marine Terminals, the relevant standard is 29CFR Part 1917.154 Compressed Air.
• For Construction, the relevant standard is 29CFR Part 1926.302(b) Pneumatic Power Tools
How can Guardair safety air guns help meet the OSHA standard for noise?
While occupational noise can be generated from a wide variety of sources, the use of a low noise safety air gun can be an important component
in moving towards noise compliance. Guardair safety air guns featuring Whisper Jet and Quiet Force nozzles provide proprietary, noise limiting
technology. Visit our website for technical data on Guardair nozzles.
How do Guardair safety air guns meet the OSHA standard for output pressure?
All Guardair safety air guns meet this standard by incorporating OSHA compliant, proprietary nozzles into their design. These include Venturi,
Air Miser, Air Shield, Whisper Jet, and Quiet Force type nozzles. Visit our website for technical data on Guardair nozzles.
Is it necessary to turn my air compressor down to 30 psi to meet OSHA Standard 29CFR Part 1910.242 (b)
relating to output pressure?
No. This is popular misconception and is not necessary for compliance. To meet this requirement, use an air gun that is properly engineered.
All Guardair safety air guns meet this standard.
Is it permissible to tape an air gun trigger down (“always on mode”) to provide constant air flow?
While the OSHA regulations do not specifically prohibit this practice, Guardair does not recommend doing so. Disabling the “dead-man” feature
inherent with the trigger mechanism could result in the air tool whipping around and causing serious injury.
What are the advantages of Guardair safety air guns versus straight pipes?
Safety air guns offer numerous advantages over straight pipes.
• First, straight pipes are inefficient as they use significantly more compressed air to produce the same amount of thrust versus
a properly engineered safety air gun.
• Second, straight pipes are often regulated with a ball valve which does not include the “dead-man” feature inherent with the trigger
mechanism of a safety air gun.
• Third, straight pipes are not tools designed with ergonomic features thus over time introduce operator fatigue. Finally, straight
pipes are illegal and dangerous because they do not meet the OSHA standard limiting output pressure to less than 30 psi when dead-ended.