Safety Flash
BSEE: Improper use and application of high-pressure hoses
BSEE: Improper use and application of high-pressure hoses
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 21/23
- Control of WorkInspection and MaintenancePressure Systems
- Loss of containmentMechanical failurePressure systems
- Inspection and maintenancePressure testing
- Hose
- Job safety analysisPermit to workPreventive maintenanceSafety communication
Summary
An offshore inspection identified a hydraulic hose unsuitable for nitrogen during pressure safety valve testing. Injection of nitrogen at 2500 psi caused blistering and leakage. The flash summarises BSEE recommendations for operators and contractors to consider hose selection, fluid compatibility, inspection and replacement intervals, damaged-hose disposal, work permits and hazard communication.
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.
Summary
The United States Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has published Safety Alert 465 relating to the improper use and application of high-pressure hoses
IMCA SF 21/23. Themes: control of work, inspection and maintenance, pressure systems.