Steam Hose Inspection

• Item Description

• Serial No.

• Steam Hose allocated to which Location / Truck

• Conducted on

  Date

• Last Inspection Carried Out

  Date

• Was the last inspection completed within the last 3 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Other personnel undertaking the inspection.

• This section of the inspection is used to check the steam hose to ensure that all details are correct and that it is in good condition with no damage requiring it to be removed from service.

  

• Add a photo of the Steam Hose being inspected.

  Media

Steam Hose Specifics

• Manufacturer of steam hose

• Part or Model Number (if marked)

• How long is the Steam Hose?

• Is the Steam Hose tagged and the tag readable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add a photo of the tag.

  Media

Steam Hose Condition

• Is there any blistering present along the hose? (Include photos of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• The hose must not be used. Tag it out of service and it will need to be returned to the maintenance department.

• Are there any cracks, cuts, gouges, worn spots or any other condition that has exposed the hose braid / reinforcement. (include photos of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• The hose must not be used. Tag it out of service and it will need to be returned to the maintenance department.

• Does any of the hose show signs of kinking, bulges, soft spots or flattening? (include photos of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• The hose must not be used. Tag it out of service and it will need to be returned to the maintenance department.

• Using a flashlight inspect the ends of the hose. Can you see any evidence of blisters, carcass separation, cracks, excessive wear or swelling? (Include photos of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• The hose must not be used. Tag it out of service and it will need to be returned to the maintenance department.

• Is there any significant damage around the hose fittings such as splits, inner braid damage / showing, kinking or holes? (Include photos of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• The hose must not be used. Tag it out of service and it will need to be returned to the maintenance department.

Fittings

• This section is used to check the fittings of the steam hose.

• Are the fittings / couplings or their parts cracked or showing signs of significant damage that could affect their performance? (Include photos of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• The hose must not be used. Tag it out of service and it will need to be returned to the maintenance department.

• Are the fittings corroded or rusting? (Include photos of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• The hose must not be used. Tag it out of service and it will need to be returned to the maintenance department.

• Are the fittings loose or slipping on the hose? (Include photos of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• The hose must not be used. Tighten up the fittings, if this does not correct the issue then tag it out of service and it will need to be returned to the maintenance department.

• Have the fittings caused significant damage to the hose, e.g. splitting, tearing it? (Include photos of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• The hose must not be used. Tag it out of service and it will need to be returned to the maintenance department.

Whip Checks / Socks

• This section is used to check the condition of the safety device being utilised to secure the hose(s). This will either be in the form of a whip check or a whip sock.

  

• What type of system is being used for this hose?

  Whip Check

  Whip Sock

• If a whip check is being used, is it available with the hose for inspecting?

  Yes

  No

• Answer N/A to the next few questions.

• Is the whip check / sock in good condition? Are there any splits in the metal banding or significant damage? (Include photos of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a whip check, then do not use it. Tag it out of service and find a replacement.
  If it is a whip sock then the hose will need to be tagged out of service and returned to maintenance.

• Are the any sharp edges or points? (Include photos of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• If the whip check, then do not use it. Tag it out of service and find a replacement.
  If it is a whip sock then the hose will need to be tagged out of service and returned to maintenance.

• Is the whip check / sock corroded? (Include photos of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• If the whip check, then do not use it. Tag it out of service and find a replacement.
  If it is a whip sock then the hose will need to be tagged out of service and returned to maintenance.

• Are the eyelets in good condition? (Include photos of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• If a whip check, then do not use it. Tag it out of service and find a replacement.
  If it is a whip sock then the hose will need to be tagged out of service and returned to maintenance.

• If using a whip sock are the d-rings for connecting and joining them in place and in good condition? (Include photos of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If none are with the whip sock then some will need to be found and used. If none can be found then the hose cannot be used and will need to be tagged out of service until some are found.
  If they are damaged then they will need to be replaced. Once again, if replacements are not available then the hose cannot be used until replacements are found / organised.

Action to be taken based on this inspection

• Action to be taken

  Return to Service

  Remove from Service for Repairs

  Remove from Service and dispose of / replace

Overall PASS or FAIL

• Based on this inspection what is the overall result?

  PASS

  FAIL

Sign Off

• Signature of the person finalising the inspection and its result.

  Sign