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front line response
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physical characteristics of natural gas
appearance - steam-like cloud or frost-like appearance on ground
odour - odourless unless odourant is added to make it smell like rotten eggs
special behaviour - lighter than air and can displace oxygen if confined in
a building
volatility - extremely flammable and explosive |
What to do when you're
first to arrive to a pipeline accident:
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Contact the TransGas 24-Hour
Emergency Line at
1-306-777-9800
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Once on site, meet with the TransGas representative and establish safe procedure for
securing the area or establish other emergency measures
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If a TransGas representative has not yet arrived, fire and police agencies should
follow these safe procedures;
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secure the site and evacuate nearby residents or onlookers if required
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monitor for hazardous atmospheres
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control and re-direct traffic
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ensure TransGas representative have immediate access to the site
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implement your local emergency plan
What not to do:
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Do not operate pipeline valves. Trained TransGas personnel are required to manually close
valves.
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If a fire occurs at a TransGas station, unless lives are at risk, fire crews should
stay outside the station property until a TransGas representative arrives
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Do not try to extinguish a pipeline fire. The fire will only go out after the gas has been
turned off.
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