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909 Offshore Oil and Gas Safety II
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Other General Hose Types

When using soft Line and hydraulic hoses, consider the following:

Whip Check Test Cage
  • Use a securing system over connection points when using any soft line hose on boiler systems operating at a pressure greater than 15 psig including a soft line connected to steel piping.
  • Use a "whip-check" securing system over the connection points when using any soft line hose over 6.5 feet in length on hydraulic systems operating at a pressure greater than 100 psig - this includes soft line hoses connected to steel piping.
  • Make sure all hydraulic hoses, including new and repaired hoses, and those being fabricated on site, are integrity tested.
  • Check all hoses for appropriate pressure ratings and that they are suitable for the intended service or product.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-8. What is required when using any soft line hose over 6.5 feet in length on hydraulic systems operating at a pressure greater than 100 psig?