Posted By Miss B Does anyone know "if compressed air guns used for blowing dust away from machinery parts and of persons clothing are banned?". I have advised a risk assessment be done to highlight the risks of blowing wood dust around. Anyone?

Posted By Breezy Addressing the second part of your question: Blowing down clothing is again very stupid. The potential for a fatal air embolism is very real should the individual have an open wound or cut. Again no specific legislation as such banning such stupidity other than HASAWA S. 2(2), S. 6(3) S. 7 (i.e. the usual suspects). Hope this helps.

Posted By Chris Packham There are compressed air operated guns that use the air supply to create a vacuum, thus acting as small, hand held vacuum cleaners with no moving parts. One of these can be fitted with a small rectangular nozzle with brush. I have found this excellent for removing dust from clothing. Simple, virtually maintenance free and safe. It can also be fitted with a variety of other nozzles to remove small amounts of dust from awkward crevices and corners. Another gun of this type combines blow and vacuum and is excellent for removing swarf etc. from blind holes. If you want more details contact me direct. Chris Packham