Safety Alert
Risks associated with pneumatic hose couplings
Risks associated with pneumatic hose couplings
- NOPSEMA
- Safety Alert
- A296017
- Competence and TrainingLine of FireMachinery and EquipmentPressure Systems
- Line of fireMechanical failurePressure systems
- Hose
- Competence and trainingPositive retention and reliable securing
Summary
This revised safety alert addresses incorrectly assembled pressurised air hose couplings, including missing safety pins and unextended hose restraints. It warns of high-velocity impact risks to operators and nearby workers, and emphasises reviewing equipment-use practices and ensuring relevant training before work starts.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Summary
Safety alert warning that incorrectly assembled pneumatic hose couplings can fail and cause high-velocity impact injuries.
A296017. Themes: competence and training, line of fire, machinery and equipment, pressure systems.