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Shut off the air, bleed pressure through the tool, then disconnect. A pressurized hose can whip hard enough to injure someone.
['You disconnect an air-powered duct crimper from a pressurized compressor line without shutting off the main valve, causing the heavy rubber air hose to whip violently across the floor, nearly striking a coworker.', 'Shut off the air, bleed pressure through the tool, then disconnect. A pressurized hose can whip hard enough to injure someone. The likely recovery is to check the condition, correct prep/setup if it is within your assignment, and bring the foreman clean information before the work creates rework overhead.']