# 41 CFR § 50-204.8: Use of compressed air

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-50-204.8

## Section

- **Citation:** 41 CFR § 50-204.8
- **Heading:** Use of compressed air
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 41—Public Contracts and Property Management > Subtitle B—Other Provisions Relating to Public Contracts > CHAPTER 50—PUBLIC CONTRACTS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > PART 50-204—SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR FEDERAL SUPPLY CONTRACTS > Subpart B—General Safety and Health Standards

## Text

Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.

## Nearby sections

- [41 CFR § 50-204.1 § 50-204.1 Scope and application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-50-204.1.md)
- [41 CFR § 50-204.1a § 50-204.1a Variances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-50-204.1a.md)
- [41 CFR § 50-204.2 § 50-204.2 General safety and health standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-50-204.2.md)
- [41 CFR § 50-204.3 § 50-204.3 Material handling and storage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-50-204.3.md)
- [41 CFR § 50-204.4 § 50-204.4 Tools and equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-50-204.4.md)
- [41 CFR § 50-204.5 § 50-204.5 Machine guarding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-50-204.5.md)
- [41 CFR § 50-204.6 § 50-204.6 Medical services and first aid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-50-204.6.md)
- [41 CFR § 50-204.7 § 50-204.7 Personal protective equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-50-204.7.md)
- [41 CFR § 50-204.8 § 50-204.8 Use of compressed air.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-50-204.8.md)
- [41 CFR § 50-204.10 § 50-204.10 Occupational noise exposure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-50-204.10.md)
- [41 CFR § 50-204.20 § 50-204.20 Radiation—definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-50-204.20.md)
- [41 CFR § 50-204.21 § 50-204.21 Exposure of individuals to radiation in restricted areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-50-204.21.md)
- [41 CFR § 50-204.22 § 50-204.22 Exposure to airborne radioactive material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-50-204.22.md)
- [41 CFR § 50-204.23 § 50-204.23 Precautionary procedures and personnel monitoring.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-50-204.23.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-41-50-204.8. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.