Posted By Tabs I worked in engineering for 13 years before swapping to H&S and we used compressed air a lot (medium engineering, primarily cutting steel). Perhaps it is a case of pressure and approach? If you start slightly off target and bring the air stream onto the job slowly, there should be a very controlable element to how the swarf and suds fly off. A full-force blast straight onto the area will always result in uncontrolled splatter. Reducing the air pressure, or increasing the bore of the nozzle will also reduce the energy imparted onto the swarf and suds, so they can't fly off far. Low tech alternative, often used by toolroom guys, is the swarf brush ... simple and effective ... but *not* for use around moving parts.

Posted By Dannyc Thanks for the comments, I think the brushes could prove difficult as the mixture of swarf and coolant means it doesn't come off too easily, but will certainly try reducing the pressure. The only other thing is from a housekeeping prospective I wanted them not to blow it at all if possible??

Posted By Tabs That makes it sound as though the machinery is not enclosed ... blowing swarf off machines into the path of possible passers-by is bad practice. Is that where the injuries are coming from? A simple macralon/perspex enclosure often helps. Your housekeeping standards will soar. Your coolant usage will probably drop too because it is better retained. Your use of mop (aborbant) will drop. Worth thinking about if it is practical given the machine and componentry.