SOG Section 28 Other emergencies

Question 1

28-01 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR ACTIVATION

What are potential sources of carbon monoxide?

Answer 1

1. car running in attached garage
2. BBQ in an enclosed area
3. gas or wood burning fireplace
4. blocked chimney opening
5. portable heater
6. inproperly installed range or cook-top vent
7. corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe
8. cracked heat exchanger in furnace
9. leaking chimney pipe or flue

Question 2

28-03 NATURAL GAS EMERGENCIES

Procedure for natural gas call

Answer 2

1. park up-wind
2. confirm natural gas leak
3. ensure gas company is notified
4. appropriate PPE
5. isolate/evacuate/protect in place person in danger
6. eliminate open sources of ignition
7. consider outside shut off
8. ensure escaping gas does not enter other buildings]
9. large scale consider hazmat team
   10 use gas detector to determine concentrations
10. ventilate naturally or with intrinsically safe equipmetn
11. do not re-open closed gas shut off valve
12. personnel shall work in coordination with gas technician
13. do not attempt to extinguish gas fire unless the is a threat to life
14. avoid entering excavations
15. avoid stopping gas leak on a plastic pipe
16. do not spray water on natural gas pipe