{"id":2390,"date":"2025-06-23T13:02:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T11:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsaingegneria.it\/breathing-compressed-air\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T14:30:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T12:30:34","slug":"breathing-compressed-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gsaingegneria.it\/en\/breathing-compressed-air\/","title":{"rendered":"Breathing Compressed Air"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Breathing compressed air: how to ensure safety in plants<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In many industrial and manufacturing environments, compressed air is used as a source of energy for tools and machinery, but also stored in cylinders for underwater activities or in confined or contaminated environments, and as an alternative to the use of closed-circuit filter systems for spray booth operators.<\/strong> In these cases, the quality of the air fed into respiratory protective equipment is a critical safety factor<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

What is breathable compressed air?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Breathing compressed air is a type of air that is treated, stored and distributed through specific facilities, intended for human use<\/strong>. It is not the same as the air that powers air tools: it must meet precise requirements for purity, humidity, and the absence of oils, toxic gases or microorganisms.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

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It is critical in contexts such as:<\/p>\n\n

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  • Confined spaces (silos, tanks, reservoirs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Painting or sandblasting operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Environments contaminated by dust, gases or chemicals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Diving activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

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    Reference Standards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

    The main normative reference is UNI EN 12021<\/strong>, which sets acceptable limits for the following parameters:<\/p>\n\n

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    • Oxygen (O\u2082)<\/strong>: between 19.5 and 23.5 per cent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Carbon monoxide (CO)<\/strong>: max 15 ppm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Carbon dioxide (CO\u2082)<\/strong>: max 500 ppm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Oil vapours<\/strong>: max. 0.5 mg\/m\u00b3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Solid particles<\/strong>: absent or filtered out<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Abnormal odours or tastes:<\/strong> absent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      These values must be respected to ensure the health of the operator <\/strong>using masks connected to compressed air systems.<\/p>\n\n

      How is the Breathing Air Control performed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

      Our technical equipment also has a portable<\/strong> sampling system<\/strong>, with which we are able to:<\/p>\n\n

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      • Analyze the air delivered by the systems or compressors on site;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Verify compliance with the parameters of the UNI EN 12021 standard;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Issue a detailed report<\/strong> with the detected values and any nonconformities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Support the client in corrective actions, if necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        The system we have allows simultaneous sampling of several parameters, significantly reducing sampling times, benefiting both periodic scheduled checks and urgent checks in risky situations.<\/p>\n\n

        Why is it important to measure breathable air?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

        Neglecting the quality of air delivered in PPE can expose workers to invisible but serious<\/strong> risks: intoxication, hypoxia, sudden illness or chronic exposure to harmful substances.<\/p>\n\n

        Periodic testing of breathing air is a legal requirement<\/strong> in many manufacturing settings and is an integral part of the risk assessment<\/strong> required by Leg. 81\/08.<\/p>\n\n

        What we offer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

        We are able to offer:<\/p>\n\n

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        • Professional sampling and verification<\/strong> at your location<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Support in document and regulatory management<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Sampling system rental<\/strong>, including training in use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          Do you want to check the quality of compressed air in your company?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

          Contact us for a quick and certified service<\/strong> or to rent our professional meter<\/strong>.Guarantee your workers truly safe air!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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