Breathing air used in industries such as spray painting or confined spaces must comply with BS EN 12021:2014.
Testing this air quality, also known as compressed air quality testing, is needed to be sure that the air supplied to the employee is of good quality and does not contain any contaminants at levels that can harm the employee. The air intake of a compressor may draw in Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide from an outside source. Carbon dioxide is an asphyxiant, and carbon monoxide is toxic because of the way it reacts with the blood.The HSE state there is a mandatory 3-month air quality test. This is based on the guidance that compressors and filters can fault or suffer loss of performance quickly. For more details visit Our site.
