Safety Alert
Improper Use High Pressure Hoses Leads to Injuries
Improper Use High Pressure Hoses Leads to Injuries
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 465
- Line of FirePressure Systems
- Loss of containmentMechanical failurePressure systems
- Inspection and maintenancePressure testing
- Hose
- Job safety analysisPermit to workPreventive maintenanceSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
An offshore inspection identified a hydraulic hose unsuitable for nitrogen service that blistered and leaked when pressurised to 2500 psi. The alert recommends considering hose selection, fluid compatibility, temperature, inspection and replacement intervals, alongside work permits, job safety analyses and communication of pressurised-hose hazards.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Pressure testing; hydrostatic testing; pneumatic testing.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
BSEE Safety Alert 465. Themes: line of fire, pressure systems.