Dear Sirs,
One of our workmen got an eye injury when he tried to clean his clothes with a compressed air nozzle. I have planned a training session for the workmen next week.
I would like to include a video that explains the dangers of using compressed air to clean clothes in the workplace. Can any of you help me with finding such videos?
Thank you.
Regards,
SSM
From India, Madras
Acknowledge(0)
Amend(0)
47One of our workmen got an eye injury when he tried to clean his clothes with a compressed air nozzle. I have planned a training session for the workmen next week.
I would like to include a video that explains the dangers of using compressed air to clean clothes in the workplace. Can any of you help me with finding such videos?
Thank you.
Regards,
SSM
From India, Madras
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
I saw this video, but it's not suitable for the above question. I request you all to please send material or a video on compressed air used for cloth cleaning. This video is off-topic, so please send the relevant material. I am waiting and hope you all have it.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
The compressed air is very dangerous to use for cleaning our clothes in any industry. In a fraction of a second, it can damage our eyes. With the speed of the air, the retina in our eye will get perforated, and the air can cause perforation in our eardrum too. If the compressed air blows into any cut wound, the area will swell. Therefore, the usage of compressed air for cleaning clothes should be avoided.
From India, Kumbakonam
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
From India, Kumbakonam
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
@boss2966
First of all, thank you very much for your valuable input into the thread.
In our plant, the loaders and packers of cement bags are using compressed air for dust cleaning from their body parts as well as from clothes. As per your posting, it's unsafe. So what suitable alternative should we suggest to them? Can you please let me know the answer?
@SSM
Thank you for starting such a thread. I do not have any relevant videos right now. Let me search it out in my collection, and if I find one, I will share it with you soon.
From India
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
First of all, thank you very much for your valuable input into the thread.
In our plant, the loaders and packers of cement bags are using compressed air for dust cleaning from their body parts as well as from clothes. As per your posting, it's unsafe. So what suitable alternative should we suggest to them? Can you please let me know the answer?
@SSM
Thank you for starting such a thread. I do not have any relevant videos right now. Let me search it out in my collection, and if I find one, I will share it with you soon.
From India
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
@SSM & Avinashevs
Go through the link below, and you will find a related video on the hazards of compressed air usage:
[A Short Video on Compressed Air Safety Training | Chemical Plant Safety Blog](http://chemicalplantsafety.net/safety-video/a-short-video-on-compressed-air-safety-training)
@All
If anyone in the forum knows how to download movies from YouTube, please let me know the procedure.
From India
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Go through the link below, and you will find a related video on the hazards of compressed air usage:
[A Short Video on Compressed Air Safety Training | Chemical Plant Safety Blog](http://chemicalplantsafety.net/safety-video/a-short-video-on-compressed-air-safety-training)
@All
If anyone in the forum knows how to download movies from YouTube, please let me know the procedure.
From India
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
As you mentioned in your earlier post that you are going to provide training to workers on the non-use of compressed air for cleaning purposes, what alternative arrangements are you suggesting? Please let me know.
Thank you.
From India
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Thank you.
From India
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Dear Dipil, good question because in our plant, we also prohibit people from using compressed air to clean clothes. However, when they ask for an alternative solution due to calcine (fine powder deposited on clothes), how can we remove it?
Regards,
Hansa Vyas
From India, Udaipur
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Regards,
Hansa Vyas
From India, Udaipur
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
That's not the correct way of cleaning the dresses. The compressed air getting in contact with our eyes means surely, without fail, our retina will get perforated. If it gets in contact with our ears, it means surely our eardrum will get perforated, which may even lead to Vertigo. At least now onwards, we should avoid cleaning our dresses with compressed air. We must instruct all the workers not to use compressed air and they must clean it manually only. While working, they must use a nose mask to avoid lung infection.
From India, Kumbakonam
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
From India, Kumbakonam
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Dear Mr. Bhaskar,
I fully agree with you. You are 100% right. Compressed air is unsafe to use for cleaning. I hope you understand the situation of a worker who is exposed to cement loading and packing. He is supposed to clean his body every half an hour or so with a controlled supply of compressed air as washing is not always possible.
Therefore, when we decide to stop using something, we should have a much easier and practical alternative or solution to suggest. I am currently in search of that. If you are aware of any such alternatives, please share them. Alternatively, if any other forum members have suggestions, I encourage them to come forward.
Dear Hansa, let's hope to receive a practical solution to the problem from our forum members.
Thank you.
From India
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
I fully agree with you. You are 100% right. Compressed air is unsafe to use for cleaning. I hope you understand the situation of a worker who is exposed to cement loading and packing. He is supposed to clean his body every half an hour or so with a controlled supply of compressed air as washing is not always possible.
Therefore, when we decide to stop using something, we should have a much easier and practical alternative or solution to suggest. I am currently in search of that. If you are aware of any such alternatives, please share them. Alternatively, if any other forum members have suggestions, I encourage them to come forward.
Dear Hansa, let's hope to receive a practical solution to the problem from our forum members.
Thank you.
From India
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Dear SSM,
Thank you for your reply.
In the case of the Cleaning Booth, there are also chances of particles flying and coming in contact with eyes or ears, right? So, is this a foolproof solution to the problem? We are still using compressed air for cleaning.
If possible, please share photographs of the arrangement for better understanding.
Thank you.
From India
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Thank you for your reply.
In the case of the Cleaning Booth, there are also chances of particles flying and coming in contact with eyes or ears, right? So, is this a foolproof solution to the problem? We are still using compressed air for cleaning.
If possible, please share photographs of the arrangement for better understanding.
Thank you.
From India
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
How about providing uniforms to the workmen?
Here, we need to provide them with two sets of uniforms - one like overalls (dungarees) and another set including a face mask, shoes, and gloves as a factory dress kit. They can wear these while working in the factory and clean them on alternate days or a weekly basis.
I hope that's the only available option.
From India, Kumbakonam
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Here, we need to provide them with two sets of uniforms - one like overalls (dungarees) and another set including a face mask, shoes, and gloves as a factory dress kit. They can wear these while working in the factory and clean them on alternate days or a weekly basis.
I hope that's the only available option.
From India, Kumbakonam
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Team, Attached the file related to our discussion. Hope its helps.
From United States, Fpo
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
From United States, Fpo
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Dear Raghu Thanks for the links... The write up and videos are seems very relevant... I think it’s the best solution... Will discuss with my people here.... Thanks once again...
From India
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
From India
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Dear All, I have got something related to this topic but there is no vedio in it. Regards, Inderjeet Singh "Born to Lead."
From India, Rajsamand
Acknowledge(1)
Amend(0)
From India, Rajsamand
Acknowledge(1)Amend(0)
Dear all, Hope we all can make one presentation on this topic and we can train the working employee about this.
From India, Mumbai
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
From India, Mumbai
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Dear Mr.Dipil, I herewith attach the photo of our cleaning booth. Hope you will find it useful. Regards, SSM
From India, Madras
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
From India, Madras
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Dear SSM,
Thanks for the photos. They are really good. Now, what I have planned is to suggest implementing this in our plant. For this, I need one more help from your side. Could you please provide me with the supplier's address from where you purchase the cleaning booth? I hope it's a ready-made one and not locally manufactured.
Looking forward to hearing your reply.
From India
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Thanks for the photos. They are really good. Now, what I have planned is to suggest implementing this in our plant. For this, I need one more help from your side. Could you please provide me with the supplier's address from where you purchase the cleaning booth? I hope it's a ready-made one and not locally manufactured.
Looking forward to hearing your reply.
From India
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)CiteHR is an AI-augmented HR knowledge and collaboration platform, enabling HR professionals to solve real-world challenges, validate decisions, and stay ahead through collective intelligence and machine-enhanced guidance. Join Our Platform.
Captain Safety Episode 4 - Avoid Workplace Hazards.zip
Workplace Safety Management.pdf