Identify the HazardsIdentify the Hazards

Understanding the hazards will enable you to select best course of action.◦Locate pipeline marker◦Call Pipeline Operator’s Control Center◦Use DOT 2008 Emergency Response

Guidebook◦Use air-monitoring equipment

appropriate to the pipeline.◦Use Highest Level of Precaution and

Protection

Natural Gas Leak IndicatorsNatural Gas Leak IndicatorsSight

◦Dead/discolored vegetation◦Dust blowing from a hole in the

ground◦Bubbling in wet areas

Sound◦Blowing or hissing

Smell◦Transmission pipelines are NOT

odorized◦Distribution pipelines have a chemical

odorant added for leak detection

Liquids – Leak IndicatorsLiquids – Leak Indicators

Mainline Crude, Refined Products (Gasoline, Oils), Xylene Chemical

Sight◦Rainbow sheen on water◦Vapor cloud◦Dead or discolored vegetation

Sound◦Hissing or roaring sound

Smell◦Typical petroleum odor, varies

according to the product

Respond to Protect People, Respond to Protect People, Property and the Property and the EnvironmentEnvironment

1. Establish Isolation Zones and Set Up Barricades

2. Rescue and Evacuate People3. Eliminate Ignition Sources4. Control Fires, Vapor and Leaks

Establish Isolation Zones and Establish Isolation Zones and Set Up BarricadesSet Up Barricades

◦Prevent Unauthorized people and unprotected emergency responders from entering the hazard area.

◦Use the following to calculate and set zones: DOT 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook Info from pipeline representative Heat intensity levels Measurements from air-monitoring equipment

◦Use visible landmarks, barricade tape, cones

◦Define entry & exit routes. Escape Route

Rescue and Evacuate PeopleRescue and Evacuate People

◦Do not become part of the problem◦Do not walk or drive into a vapor

cloud or puddle of liquid◦Evacuate or shelter-in-place as

necessary◦Administer first aid and medical

treatment, as needed◦Enter area only when wearing

appropriate protective gear

Eliminate Ignition SourcesEliminate Ignition Sources

◦Eliminate ignition sources, if possible without additional exposure or great risk.

◦Park all emergency vehicles at a safe distance

◦Do NOT: Light a match Start an engine Use a telephone or radio Switch lights on or off Use anything that may create a spark

Control Fires, Vapor and Control Fires, Vapor and LeaksLeaks

1. Fire Control2. Vapor Control3. Leak Control

Control Fires, Vapor and Control Fires, Vapor and LeaksLeaksFire Control

◦Let the primary fire burn. Eliminate secondary fires.

◦Cool surrounding, equipment and vessels.

◦Do not inhale fumes, smoke or vapors

◦Once the primary fire is out, beware of hot spot re-ignition.

◦Do not operate pipeline equipment.

Control Fires, Vapor and Control Fires, Vapor and LeaksLeaksVapor Control

◦Do not inhale fumes, smoke or vapors

◦Eliminate ignition sources◦Do NOT ignite a vapor cloud.◦Avoid forced ventilation of structures

and excavations.◦Limited fog misting can be of some

benefit.◦Product-compatible foam can be

used

Control Fires, Vapor and Control Fires, Vapor and LeaksLeaksLeak Control

◦Ask yourself where the spill will be in a few hours

◦Establish barriers to prevent leak from spreading to water sources, storm drains or other sensitive areas.

Incidents Response Steps Incidents Response Steps Cont.Cont.Call for Assistance of Trained

Personnel◦Contact Your Organization◦Call the Pipeline Operator◦Obtain National Assistance

Incidents Response Steps Incidents Response Steps Cont.Cont.Work Together with the Pipeline

Operator◦ Pipeline Operator’s Representative◦ Emergency Responders◦ Together, Incident Commander and

Pipeline Operator’s Representative

HCA’s (High Consequence HCA’s (High Consequence Areas)Areas)BusinessesPlaces of WorshipHospitals/Medical FacilitiesPrisonsParks & Recreational AreasDaycare FacilitiesPlaygrounds

Damage Prevention – A Damage Prevention – A Shared ResponsibilityShared Responsibility

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