Compressed Air Use – Whip checks

This mandatory standard must be applied at all construction locations:

• When compressed air tools are used, the following must be in place as a minimum:
• Whip checks fitted on all hose to hose, and hose to equipment connections.
• Only Q type fittings, with a standard claw coupling and safety clamp
• Minimum 200 PSI hoses to BS EN ISO 2398 and BS 5118/2 specifications
• Air lances are to be provided with isolation valve on the lance
• Where required , a current pressure vessels test certificate of air receivers be in place for the compressor
• Silenced compressors and tools