Guidance on the use of whip checks (hose restraints)
- Recommended Practice
- Revision 0.1 - October 2023
This document provides comprehensive guidance on the use of whip checks (hose restraints) in the marine contracting industry, emphasizing safety measures, types of restraints, and best practices for securing hoses.
Contents
Introduction
Types of Hose-End Restraints
Methods of Anchoring Restraints
Coupling of Hoses
Summary
References
Appendix 1 – Selection Guide for Suitable Whip Checks
Appendix 2 – Formulas
Appendix 3 – Failure of High-Pressure Gas Charging Hose
Revision
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Rev. 0.1 - October 2023Acknowledgement of information source
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Rev. - July 2020Initial publication