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Compressed Air and Pneumatic Systems Safety in Mines

Compressed air drives drilling, ventilation and mobile tools across African mines, and its stored energy causes serious injuries when systems fail or are misused. This programme builds practical competence in the safe operation, isolation and maintenance of compressors, receivers and pneumatic tools. Delegates learn to manage hoses, couplings and pressure hazards underground and on surface.

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What you will be able to do

  • Explain the hazards of stored energy in compressed air systems.
  • Operate compressors, receivers and distribution lines safely.
  • Manage hoses, couplings and pneumatic tools to prevent whip and failure.
  • Apply isolation and pressure release before maintenance work.
  • Inspect pressure vessels and relief devices for safe condition.
  • Establish safe work procedures for pneumatic equipment.

Course outline

  1. 01Compressed air hazards and stored energy
  2. 02Compressors, receivers and distribution
  3. 03Hoses, couplings and pneumatic tools
  4. 04Isolation and pressure release
  5. 05Pressure vessel and relief device inspection
  6. 06Safe work procedures for pneumatics

Who should attend

For fitters and maintenance teams, drilling crews, workshop supervisors and safety officers working with compressed air systems.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 30 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500Closed
29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Online3US$900Register
26 to 28 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
27 to 29 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
28 to 30 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000Register
2 to 4 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
3 to 5 Nov 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
4 to 6 Nov 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Nov 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
10 to 12 Nov 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
11 to 13 Nov 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
16 to 18 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500Register
17 to 19 Nov 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Register
18 to 20 Nov 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
23 to 25 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
24 to 26 Nov 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
25 to 27 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Kigali3US$1,500Register
1 to 3 Dec 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Dec 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
8 to 10 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Dec 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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Next session
5 to 9 Oct 2026
Venue
Pretoria
5 day programme
FromR18,000
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