--- title: How to eliminate risk of non-compliance with OSHA regulation 1910.242(b) description: Prevent non-compliance with OSHA 1910.242(b); by regulating the pressure by means of an air pressure reducer or a specially designed air blowing nozzle. image: https://knowledge.silvent.com/hubfs/Man-testing-air-blow-gun-with-an-OSHA-gauge-1.jpg --- [![Silvent Logo](https://knowledge.silvent.com/hubfs/Silvent_June2019%20Theme/Images/logo.png) ![Silvent](https://knowledge.silvent.com/hubfs/Silvent_June2019%20Theme/Images/logo-silvent-com.png)](https://www.silvent.com/) ![Språkväxlarikon](https://knowledge.silvent.com/hubfs/Silvent_June2019%20Theme/Images/lang_icon%20(1).svg) ![Search products](https://knowledge.silvent.com/hubfs/Silvent_June2019%20Theme/Images/search_icon.svg) - Our Products - [Air Nozzles](https://www.silvent.com/products/air-nozzles/) - [Air Knives](https://www.silvent.com/products/air-knives/) - [Air Blow Guns](https://www.silvent.com/products/air-blow-guns/) - [Air Blow Guns – high blowing force](https://www.silvent.com/products/air-blow-guns-high-blowing-force/) - [Pneumatic Mufflers](https://silvent.com/product-category/pneumatic-mufflers/) - [Accessories](https://www.silvent.com/products/accessories/) - [Technical material](https://www.silvent.com/technical-material/) - [Applications](https://www.silvent.com/applications/) - Why Silvent? 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The air gun can either reduce the pressure by means of a built-in pressure reducer or by the use of [technology](https://www.silvent.com/why-silvent/silvent-technology/) that reduces the pressure in the event of a total blockage. To avoid non-compliance with OSHA 1910.242(b), the pressure must be under 30 psi when the air leaves the blowing system. An air pressure [OSHA gauge](https://www.silvent.com/product/accessories/osh/) is the easiest way to find out the air pressure.   | **OSHA regulations state the following about compressed air:** Compressed air may only be used for cleaning if 1. the pressure is lower than 30 psi (210 kPa) 2. chip guards and personal safety equipment are used. | | --- |   ### What does the OSHA regulation mean? The downstream pressure of the air at the outlet of the [air blow gun](https://www.silvent.com/why-silvent/technology/products/air-blow-guns/), nozzle, or pipe opening is not allowed to exceed 30 psi (210 kPa) for all static conditions.  A higher static pressure could cause serious [injury](https://knowledge.silvent.com/us/dangers-of-blowing-with-compressed-air) to the operator.  Therefore, to minimize the risk of injury in the event of total blockage, the pressure at the blockage should be less than 30 psi (210kPa). An air pressure gauge is the easiest way to check air pressure. Chip guards are used to protect the operator and people working in the vicinity from flying chips and particles. They can either be screens or other solutions to prevent eye and body injuries. It is important to keep in mind that some safety equipment only protects the operator and these may need to be supplemented in order to protect people nearby. Furthermore, personal safety equipment such as hearing protection and full-cover goggles must be used. Silvent can help you eliminate the risk of non-compliance with OSHA 1910.242(b), while maintaining an effective blowing force. All Silvent air guns feature the optimal combination of high blowing force, low energy consumption and low noise levels. [![Do you want to combine an safe and efficient blowing? 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