28-03 Flashcards
Procedure for Natural Gas Leak.
1-If possible, apparatus should be parked upwind
2-Personnel should confirm that they are dealing with a natural gas leak
3-With a confirmed gas leak, personnel should ensure the gas company has been notified.
4-PPE should be used in areas that require it.
5-Personnel shall isolate/evacuate/protect-in-place any persons in immediate danger
6-Eiminate sources of ignition including not allowing the use of on/off switches, appliances, lights, phones or any other type of electrical equipment
7-Consideer using outside shut-off valve. Be aware that shutting off valves that feed commercial or industrial buildings may interrupt important production process and may create further hazards
8-Ensure escaping gas does not enter any other buildings, sewers or vaults
9-Large scale or particularly dangerous gas emergencies may require a Hazmat response, police(traffic control and/or evacuations) and or additional apparatus
10-If possible, personnel should use a gas detector with a combustible gas sensor to determine the concentrations of natural gas and the evacuation perimeters. Smell cannot be used to determine the absence of natural gas.
11-Ventilation should be done naturally or with intrinsically safe equipment. Do not pressurize an area suspected of being contaminated
12-Do not re-open a closed natural gas shit off valve without authorization from gas company personnel.
13-Once the gas company is on scene, personnel shall work in coordination with gas technician.
14-Do not attempt to extinguish a natural gas fire unless there is an immediate threat to life or priority. Exposure protection may be a better tactic.
15-Avoid entering excavations to attempt to control a Natural gas leak.
16-Avoid attempting to stop a natural gas leak on a plastic pipe
17-Do not spray water on the natural gas pipe.
