Which item should hose maintenance records include?

• A. Date and results of periodic testing
• B. Location of tests
• C. Name of technician only
• D. Equipment model number

Answer: (A)

Hose maintenance records must document when tests are performed and what the results show. This creates a verifiable history that verifies the hose meets required standards, supports safe use, and guides decisions about retesting, maintenance, or retirement. Recording the date of each periodic test provides the timeline needed to schedule future inspections, while the results indicate whether the hose passed, failed, or showed any deterioration. Together, these elements give you traceability and accountability for the hose’s condition.

While noting where tests occurred or who performed them can be useful, they don’t replace the essential need for dates and outcomes. The equipment model might be listed separately, but the core purpose of maintenance records is to document testing events and their results to prove compliance and safety.