Trailing Hoses and Air Lines

• Plan hose routing as part of the task setup before starting work
• Route hoses around the perimeter of walkways or overhead where possible
• Use hose ramps or cable protectors where hoses must cross pedestrian routes
• Fit whip checks to all pressurised hose connections to prevent separation
• Use brightly coloured hoses or hazard tape to increase visibility on the ground
• Coil and store hoses when not in use — do not leave them trailing across the site
• Brief the team on hose routing and trip hazard management during the pre-task talk
• Inspect hoses and connections at the start of each shift for wear and damage
• Shorten hose runs to the minimum length needed for the task
• Report persistent hose trip hazards that cannot be resolved at task level

• DON'T trail hoses across pedestrian walkways without ramps or protection
• DON'T leave unused hoses lying on the ground where people are working
• DON'T run hoses across stairways, ladders, or scaffold access points
• DON'T use damaged or leaking hoses that create wet, slippery surfaces
• DON'T connect pressurised hoses without fitting whip check safety devices
• DON'T rely on colour alone to make hoses visible — use physical protection too
• DON'T ignore trailing hoses because they belong to another trade or contractor
• DON'T route hoses through emergency escape routes or fire exit paths
• DON'T step over hoses while carrying heavy loads — go around or use a crossing
• DON'T treat hose management as someone else's problem — everyone is responsible

See also: Cable Management on Site | Good Housekeeping Standards