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| Leave That Damaged Pipeline Alone! |
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Let’s face it, you’re a “fixer.” Making broken things right again is your job. So when your backhoe cuts a yellow polyethylene natural gas pipeline, you might be tempted to jump right down in the hole, fold that plastic pipe over, and shut down the leak with duct tape before things can get any worse. DO NOT do it!
Attempting to stop the flow of natural gas in a damaged pipeline can have catastrophic consequences. |
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| What's the Big Deal? |
You know that irritating jolt of static electricity that you get when you touch a doorknob after walking across a carpet? The normal flow of natural gas through a pipeline can generate and build up static electricity too.
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If you try to move that damaged natural gas pipeline, it may discharge a spark of static electricity that can easily ignite the leaking gas. Even a static spark from your touch could be enough to trigger an explosion.
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So NEVER attempt to stop the flow of gas by bending, pinching, taping, or crimping a broken gas pipeline. Leave it alone!
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| If You Suspect a Natural Gas Leak |
Remember the three Rs of natural gas safety: Recognize, React, and Report. If you RECOGNIZE any signs of a gas leak, REACT immediately by warning others and leaving the area. When you are in a safe place, REPORT the leak by calling 911 and
NW Natural at 800-882-3377 immediately. |
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| Would You Like to Know More? |
| Additional utility safety tips, case studies, instructional videos, and training tools can all be found, at no charge to you, on NW Natural's e-SMARTworkers website. |
| Free Online Excavation Safety Training |
| Now being offered — Excavation Safety 101 |
| This online course will strengthen your understanding of common safety issues as well
as educate you on laws and best practices for safe excavation. The course is designed
to take a minimum of 60 minutes to complete, although there is no maximum time limit.
Successful completion of Excavation Safety 101 with a 100% grade will earn you a
certificate, proving that you've completed the course and giving you a way to earn
continuing education credits. |
| The course is available to anyone. Simply create an account,
enroll in the course, and complete the material at your own pace. |
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