Which option is NOT part of the described hose hoist procedure?

Which option is NOT part of the described hose hoist procedure?

• A. Chain as tag line
• B. Use hose as tag line
• C. Tie a clove hitch about 1' below coupling and nozzle
• D. Pass a bight through the bale

Answer: (A)

A tag line made from the hose itself is what the hose hoist procedure relies on. The hose serves as a flexible, controllable line that you can maneuver easily during lifting, and it stays connected to the hose assembly you’re hoisting. That’s why using the hose as the tag line is included and works with the rest of the rigging. Tying a clove hitch about a little below the coupling and nozzle helps keep the nozzle secured to the hose and prevents it from slipping under load. Placing the hitch a short distance below the coupling provides a reliable grip point where the weight is applied, while still leaving enough hose above to manage. Passing a bight through the bale creates a simple, strong loop through the nozzle’s bale, giving a secure lift point without stressing or twisting the coupling. It distributes load more evenly and makes the hoist easier to control as you lift. Using a chain as the tag line would introduce unnecessary weight, rigidity, and potential damage to the hose and fittings, and it wouldn’t offer the same control during hoisting. That’s why it isn’t part of the described procedure.

A tag line made from the hose itself is what the hose hoist procedure relies on. The hose serves as a flexible, controllable line that you can maneuver easily during lifting, and it stays connected to the hose assembly you’re hoisting. That’s why using the hose as the tag line is included and works with the rest of the rigging.

Tying a clove hitch about a little below the coupling and nozzle helps keep the nozzle secured to the hose and prevents it from slipping under load. Placing the hitch a short distance below the coupling provides a reliable grip point where the weight is applied, while still leaving enough hose above to manage.

Passing a bight through the bale creates a simple, strong loop through the nozzle’s bale, giving a secure lift point without stressing or twisting the coupling. It distributes load more evenly and makes the hoist easier to control as you lift.

Using a chain as the tag line would introduce unnecessary weight, rigidity, and potential damage to the hose and fittings, and it wouldn’t offer the same control during hoisting. That’s why it isn’t part of the described procedure.