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Video: Hose Sock Fitting Procedure

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Video: Hose Sock Fitting Procedure

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This video forms part of Part 2 of our Technical Series on Compressor and Air Hose Safety. Click here for an outline of the entire Compressor and Hose Safety Series.

This video, by American Iron Works, describes the procedure for the correct fitting, installing and inspecting of a hose sock. Watch this video to ensure that the hose socks used on your site are correctly installed and therefore effective.  

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