Construction Mandatory Standard
Mandatory
Air Compressor - Whip Checks
This mandatory standard must be applied at all construction locations:
- When compressed air is to be used, the following must be in place, where applicable:
- A current pressure vessels certificate of air receivers
- Low vibration tools
- Silenced compressors and tools
- Air lances are to be provided with isolation valve on the lance
- Whip checks fitted on all hose connections
- Only Q type fittings, with a standard claw coupling and safety clamp
- 200 PSI hoses to BS EN ISO 2398 and BS 5118/2 specifications

Pat Boyle
Managing Director
Construction

