NATURAL GAS SAFETY FOR YOUR FAMILY, NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY - PDF Descargar libre (2024)

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1 NATURAL GAS SAFETY FOR YOUR FAMILY, NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY This brochure has been sent to keep you, your family and your community safe. TO REPORT A PIPELINE EMERGENCY OR SUSPECTED NATURAL GAS LEAK, FROM A SAFE LOCATION, PLEASE CALL: Please complete our online survey and provide us comments at: Q16

2 At Questar Gas, safety is, and always will be, our top priority. While pipeline incidents are rare, they can happen. This brochure contains important safety information about our system, the properties of natural gas and appropriate ways to respond to a natural gas emergency. We also offer FREE line-locating services in the areas where we operate and would like to remind you to always call 811 at least two business days before you dig so that our underground pipelines can be clearly marked. Your call will help to ensure that your excavation activities may proceed more safely. If you suspect a natural gas leak, leave the area immediately and call 911 from a safe location. From all of us at Questar Gas, we thank you for taking the time to review this safety information. By working together, we can ensure a safe and reliable natural gas distribution system for everyone who lives and works near the pipeline, and for all the homes and businesses that rely on natural gas. Please call if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Craig Wagstaff President You Have Received This Brochure Because: You live or work near buried natural gas pipelines; You possibly engage in digging, excavation, demolition or other related activities near natural gas pipelines; Your emergency response agency plans, coordinates and conducts emergency preparedness and response activities near natural gas pipelines; or You re a public official who impacts community growth, land-use planning and development activities near natural gas pipelines. This brochure provides pipeline safety information to keep you, your family and your community safe. Based in Salt Lake City, Questar Gas provides retail natural gas-distribution service to nearly 1 million customers in Utah, southwestern Wyoming and southeastern Idaho. Questar Gas is regulated by public service commissions in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho. Natural Gas Advantage Natural gas is one of the cleanest, safest and most affordable forms of energy for residential and commercial use. The best known uses for natural gas are cooking, and heating your home and workplace. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, pipelines are the safest way to transport natural gas from place to place. To maintain this safety, natural gas pipeline operators have developed integrity management plans, system monitoring, right-of-way patrols and inspections, and provide safety awareness, training and support. Types of Pipelines The following are the types of natural gas pipeline systems: Distribution pipelines are used to transport natural gas to your home or place of business. These are usually composed of smaller-diameter, interconnected pipelines. Large distribution lines, called mains, along with smaller lines, called service lines, deliver natural gas under streets to homes and businesses. Related structures are regulator stations, customer meters and regulators and valves. Transmission pipelines are used to move gas from treatment plants or processing facilities long distances between cities, states and even across the continent. These are usually longer and larger in diameter. Related structures are compressor stations, valves and metering stations. Other Pipeline Facilities Questar Gas s system includes additional unique facilities that help maintain the necessary gas pressures to provide safe delivery of natural gas to customers. Periodically, natural gas will vent through pressure-relief valves into the atmosphere to equalize the gas pressure in the pipeline. This is a safety measure. If you suspect abnormal or suspicious activity, call 911 from a safe location. Natural Gas Safety

3 Natural Gas Safety Here s a Smell You Should Know Well It smells bad, but that s good Questar Gas adds a rotten egg-like odor. We add this odorant as a safety precaution because natural gas has no odor of its own. Please share this information with your family and friends to make sure they know how to safely react if they recognize the smell of natural gas. If you smell natural gas... Call Questar s toll-free number, , from a safe location. Questar Gas will come to check for a gas leak at no charge. You may also call 911 or the fire department for assistance. Other Natural Gas Features That Keep You Safe Natural gas is nontoxic (not poisonous). If inhaled, no harmful, toxic ingredients will be absorbed into your blood. Natural gas is lighter than air. If it escapes into the atmosphere, it dissipates rapidly. Heavier-than-air gases, like propane and gasoline fumes, settle and accumulate near the ground. Natural gas is odorless in its natural state. An odorant is added so that a leak can be detected. Natural gas burns only when properly mixed. It will only ignite when there is an air-and-gas mixture between 5 and 15 percent natural gas. Any mixture containing less than 5 percent or greater than 15 percent natural gas will not ignite. General Information Prevent Natural Gas Pipeline Damage Call 811 Before You Dig! Keeping the natural gas pipeline system safe is everyone s responsibility. Pipeline damage most often occurs during digging and excavation activities. Whether you are simply planting a tree, digging a fence-post hole or undertaking a more complex home or commercial excavation activity, you must call 811 before you dig. IT IS THE LAW! Steps you must take before you dig: 1. Call 811 at least two business days prior to excavation activity. 2. Wait until all buried utilities are marked with paint or flags. 3. Dig with care and respect the marks. Call 811 Call 811 at least two business days prior to any excavation activity. The One- Call operator will want to know where your activity will occur and what type of activity you will be doing. For state specific One-Call information, please visit Pipeline Locations and Markers Pipelines and other utilities are buried and located in right-of-ways (ROWs). ROWs should be kept clear of trees, shrubs, overgrowth, buildings, fences or other structures that may interfere with access to the pipeline for maintenance and emergency response. For questions about pipeline ROWs, or to request a free brochure, A Guide to Using Natural Gas Pipeline Rights-of-Way, contact Questar Gas s ROW department toll-free at Pipeline markers are placed along ROWs and where pipelines intersect public roads, river crossings and railroad crossings. Markers display the operator name, phone number and the product being transported. National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) In addition to pipeline markers, the general location of transmission pipelines can also be found by visiting the NPMS website: BEFORE DIGGING, OR IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL QUESTARGAS TELEPHONE NUMBER WARNING GAS PIPELINE NEVER use the NPMS website in place of calling 811 prior to starting an excavation project. In addition, never rely on pipeline markers as an indicator of exact location of natural gas pipelines. NPMS does not display all underground pipelines or other utilities. General Information

4 General Information How to Respond if You Damage, Disturb or Nick a Pipeline If a pipeline suffers any level of damage or any disturbance including scrapes or scratches during your digging activity, from a safe location contact 911 and Questar Gas immediately at Natural Gas Characteristics In its natural state, natural gas is colorless, tasteless, odorless, lighter than air and nontoxic. It is extremely flammable and easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. If you are not familiar with the smell of odorized natural gas, request a free brochure, Here s a Smell You Should Know Well, by contacting Questar Gas at Natural Gas Leak Recognition SMELL: Natural gas is odorless, so when it enters a utility company s distribution lines an odorant is added (smells like rotten eggs) to help people recognize there may be a leak. SIGHT: Blowing dirt, fire coming from the ground, dry or frozen spots, dead vegetation within a green area or water bubbling in a pond or creek may indicate a leak. SOUND: A hissing, blowing or roaring sound may indicate a leak. Natural Gas Leak Response ON when displacement of oxygen occurs in enclosed spaces How You Should Respond to and Report a Pipeline Emergency The following guidelines are designed to ensure your safety and the safety of those in the area if a natural gas pipeline leak is suspected or detected: DO leave the area immediately, moving upwind of the natural gas release. DO notify emergency response personnel from a safe location by calling 911 and Questar Gas at DO NOT create any sparks with matches, lighters, switches, battery-powered devices, etc. DO NOT start or continue operating equipment in the area. DO NOT drive a vehicle near the area of the release. DO NOT operate any pipeline valves. Leave all valve operation to pipeline company personnel. DO NOT put out any fires that are burning at the pipeline. Excavators and Contractors - Additional Information Respect Line Location Marks Call 811 (at least two business days prior) and allow the worksite to be properly marked before beginning any excavation activities. Respect the location marks. Use digging and excavation best practices for your safety. If weather or other circ*mstances erase the marks, you must call 811 to have them refreshed. All participating utilities with buried facilities will be located and marked with one or a combination of the following: paint, flags, stakes, whiskers or offsets. The American Public Works Association (APWA) Uniform Color Code will be used for marking excavation sites and underground facilities. Proposed Excavation Temporary Survey Electric Gas, Oil, Steam & Petroleum Things to Remember: Communication Potable Water Reclaimed Water & Irrigation Sewer & Drain Lines Please visit the Common Ground Alliance s (CGA) best practices for more information and steps to take for safe excavation. How to Respond if You Damage, Disturb or Nick a Pipeline If a pipeline suffers any level of damage or any disturbance including scrapes or scratches during your digging activity, from a safe location call 911 and Questar Gas immediately at AND ANY kind of displacement of the earth is considered excavation. ALL forms of digging is considered excavation. The use of heavy equipment is not the only form of excavation. DO NOT attempt to re-bury a line after it has been exposed from the ground, contact the pipeline company. Excavators and Contractors

5 Emergency Responders - Additional Information Important Information for Emergency Responders Natural Gas Emergency Response Preparedness Tools There are many tools available for emergency responders to be prepared and understand pipeline and utility incident risks. In addition, having coordinated and prepared emergency-response plans with pipeline operators leads to a more effective response. Please contact Questar Gas for more specific information at The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration s (PHMSA) Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Access information about the ERG at: Pipeline Emergencies Training Access information about pipeline emergencies at which is produced by PHMSA and the National Association of State Fire Marshals, and provides an overview of pipeline operations to help educate emergency responders. Natural Gas Leak Response Effective communication and coordination between emergency responders and the pipeline/utility operator is important for successful management of pipeline incidents. For an effective response, please take the following actions: Approach with caution from upwind/crosswind location; Secure the area and perimeter of the incident by restricting traffic and, if necessary, informing people in the area to evacuate; Employ National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS); For a gas release incident that has not resulted in fire, take steps to prevent ignition of gas vapors, such as rerouting traffic and reminding people in the area not to smoke or use electronic/battery-powered devices; and For a gas release incident that has resulted in a fire, do not extinguish the fire at its source since doing so could result in a vapor cloud that could ignite. In this case, emergency responders should allow the fire at the source to continue burning while focusing on preventing the fire from spreading. DO NOT DO NOT attempt to extinguish a gas fire; this could prolong or worsen the incident. DO NOT attempt to operate pipeline valves; this could prolong or worsen the incident. How We Help An Integrity Management Plan (IMP) provides a process of assessing and mitigating risks along the pipeline system. Questar Gas has developed and implemented an IMP that provides a process for monitoring, managing and mitigating risks along the pipeline system. For more information on Questar Gas s IMPs, visit questargas.com. Public Officials - Additional Information Planning for Your Community Natural Gas Community Planning Tools There are many tools available for public officials and their communities to help mitigate and understand pipeline risks. The National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) The NPMS can be accessed at: Basic information on natural gas transmission lines can be accessed including operator name, pipeline diameter and location, and commodities transported. NEVER use the NPMS website in place of calling 811 prior to starting an excavation project. In addition, never rely on pipeline markers as an indicator of exact location of natural gas pipelines. NPMS does not display all underground pipelines or other utilities. Pipeline and Informed Planning Alliance (PIPA) The Pipeline and Informed Planning Alliance (PIPA) is a department of the PHMSA and has the goal of reducing risks and improving the safety of affected communities and pipeline operation through a set of recommended practices related to land use. These recommended practices can be accessed at: If you are interested in Questar Gas participating in your community safety fair, contact us at It s free! High-Consequence Areas Natural gas operators provide enhanced protection for High-Consequence Areas (HCAs) in highly populated areas, an outside area or open structure, or a facility occupied by persons who are confined, are of impaired mobility, or would be difficult to evacuate. Examples of HCAs include beaches, playgrounds, recreational facilities, campgrounds, outdoor theaters, stadiums, recreational areas near a body of water, religious facilities, office buildings, community centers, general stores, 4-H facilities, roller-skating rinks, hospitals, prisons, schools, day-care facilities, retirement facilities or assisted-living facilities. PHMSA Community Assistance & Technical Services - Mission: Advance public safety, environmental protection and pipeline reliability by facilitating communications among the public, pipeline/utility operators and public officials. - Responsibilities include: Communicating information to help communities understand pipeline/utility risks. Creating effective communications among all stakeholders. For more information visit Emergency Responders and Public Officials

6 Resource Center Centro de recursos For more information about natural gas, natural gas associations, 811 and damage-prevention tips please visit these websites: Para obtener más información sobre el gas natural, asociaciones de gas natural, 811 y consejos sobre prevención de daños, visite estos sitios web: 811: Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA): American Gas Association (AGA): American Public Gas Association (APGA): Pipeline Emergencies: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA): Pipeline and Informed Planning Alliance (PIPA): Common Ground Alliance (CGA): Pipeline 101: National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS): En Questar Gas, la seguridad es, y será siempre, nuestra principal prioridad. Mientras que los incidentes de tuberías son raras, pueden suceder. Este folleto contiene información de seguridad importante sobre nuestro sistema, las propiedades del gas natural y de los medios adecuados para responder a una emergencia de gas natural. También ofrecemos servicios GRATIS de líneas de localización en las zonas en las que operamos y nos gustaría recordarle que debe llamar siempre al 811 por lo menos de dos días hábiles antes de excavar para que nuestras tuberías subterráneas pueden ser claramente marcadas. Su llamada le ayudará a asegurarse de que sus actividades de excavación puedan proceder de forma más segura. Si usted sospecha que una fuga de gas natural, abandone el área inmediatamente y llame al 911 desde un lugar seguro. De parte de todos nosotros en Questar Gas, le damos las gracias por tomarse el tiempo para revisar esta información de seguridad. Trabajando juntos, podemos asegurar un sistema de distribución de gas natural seguro y confiable para todo el que vive y trabaja cerca de la tubería, y para todos los hogares y las empresas que dependen de gas natural. Por favor llame a si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud. Atentamente, Craig Wagstaff Presidente Seguridad de gas natural PARA SU FAMILIA, VECINDARIO Y COMUNIDAD Este folleto se envió para ayudar a mantener seguro a usted, a su familia y a su comunidad. Complete nuestra encuesta en línea y déjenos comentarios en: PARA INFORMAR SOBRE UNA EMERGENCIA EN UNA TUBERÍA O UNA FUGA DE GAS NATURAL, VAYA A UN LUGAR SEGURO Y LLAME AL: Ha recibido este folleto porque: Vive o trabaja cerca de tuberías de gas natural enterrados; Posiblemente realiza tareas de excavación o demolición u otras actividades relacionadas cerca de tuberías de gas natural; El organismo local de respuesta a emergencias planifica, coordina y lleva a cabo actividades de preparación y respuesta en casos de emergencia cerca de tuberías de gas natural; o Usted es un funcionario público que tiene influencia en las actividades de desarrollo, planificación territorial y crecimiento de la comunidad cerca de tuberías de gas natural. Este folleto provee información sobre la seguridad de las tuberías para ayudar a mantener seguro a usted, a su familia y a su comunidad. Con sede en Salt Lake City, Questar Gas proporciona servicio de distribución de gas natural a casi 1 millón de clientes en Utah, el sudoeste de Wyoming y el sudeste de Idaho. Questar Gas está reglamentada por las comisiones de servicios públicos de Utah, Wyoming y Idaho. Resource Center / Español

7 Español Español Ventaja del gas natural El gas natural es una de las formas de energía más limpias, seguras y económicas para uso residencial y comercial. Los usos más conocidos para el gas natural son la cocina y la calefacción en el hogar y en el lugar de trabajo. Según el Departamento de Transportes de los EE. UU., las tuberías son la vía más segura para transportar el gas natural de un sitio a otro. Para mantener esta seguridad, los operadores de tuberías de gas natural han desarrollado planes de gestión de la integridad, supervisión del sistema, inspecciones y vigilancia de derecho de paso; y proporcionan concientización, capacitación y soporte sobre la seguridad. Tipos de tuberías A continuación, se presentan los tipos de sistemas de tuberías de gas natural: Tuberías de distribución se utilizan para transportar gas natural a su hogar o lugar de trabajo. Estas típicamente se componen de tuberías de diámetro más pequeño que se interconectan. Líneas grandes de distribución, llamadas redes, junto con líneas más pequeñas conocidas como líneas de servicio, suministran gas natural por debajo de las calles a hogares y negocios. Estructuras reguladas son estaciones de regulación, medidores de los clientes y los reguladores y válvulas. Otras características del gas natural que lo mantienen a salvo El gas natural no es tóxico (no venenoso). Si es inhalado, sin ingredientes nocivos, tóxicos no serán absorbidos en la sangre. El gas natural es más ligero que el aire. Si se escapa a la atmósfera, que se disipa rápidamente. Gases más pesados que el aire, como el propano y humos de gasolina, se asientan y se acumulan cerca del suelo. El gas natural es inodoro en su estado natural. Se añada un odorizante de manera que una fuga se puede detectar. El gas natural se quema sólo cuando se mezcla correctamente. Sólo se enciende cuando hay una mezcla de aire-gas y gas natural entre 5 y 15 por ciento. Cualquier mezcla que contiene menos de 5 por ciento o más de 15 por ciento de gas natural no se encenderá. Las tuberías de transmisión se utilizan para transportar el gas desde las plantas de tratamiento o las instalaciones de procesamiento a lo largo de grandes distancias entre ciudades y estados e incluso a través del continente. Normalmente, son de gran extensión y diámetro. Algunas de las estructuras relacionadas son las estaciones de compresión, las válvulas y las estaciones de medición. Otras instalaciones de tuberías El sistema de Questar Gas incluye instalaciones únicas adicionales que ayudan a mantener las presiones de gas necesarias para proporcionar la entrega segura de gas natural a los clientes. Periódicamente, el gas natural se ventilará a través de válvulas de alivio de presión en la atmósfera para igualar la presión de gas en la tubería. Esta es una medida de seguridad. Si usted sospecha que la actividad anormal o sospechosa, llame al 911 desde un lugar seguro. Aquí hay un olor que usted debe saber bien Huele mal, pero eso es bueno Questar Gas agrega un olor similar a huevos podridos. Agregamos este odorizante como medida de seguridad porque el gas natural no tiene olor propio. Por favor, comparta esta información con su familia y amigos para asegurarse de que sepan cómo reaccionar con seguridad si reconocen el olor del gas natural. Si huele a gas natural Llame al número gratuito de Questar, desde un lugar seguro. Questar Gas vendrá para comprobar si hay una fuga de gas, sin cargo. También puede llamar al 911 o al departamento de bomberos para obtener ayuda. 911 Y Prevención de daños en las tuberías de gas natural Llame al 811 antes de excavar! Mantener el sistema de tuberías de gas natural seguro es responsabilidad de todos. Los daños en las tuberías generalmente ocurren durante actividades de excavación. Ya sea que se disponga a plantar un árbol, cavar un agujero para un poste o trabajar en una actividad de excavación residencial o comercial más compleja, debe llamar al 811 antes de excavar. ES LEY! Pasos que debe seguir antes de excavar: 1. Llame al 811 al menos dos días hábiles antes de la actividad de excavación. 2. Espere a que se marquen todos los servicios públicos subterráneos con pintura o banderines. 3. Cave con cuidado y respete las marcas. Llame al 811 Llame al 811 al menos dos días hábiles antes de cualquier actividad de excavación. El operador de One-Call le preguntará dónde realizará la actividad y qué tipo de actividad realizará. Para obtener la información de One-Call específica de su estado, visite:

8 Español Español Ubicaciones de tuberías y marcadores Las tuberías y otros servicios públicos están enterrados y ubicados en derechos de paso (Right-Of-Ways, ROWs). Los ROW deben mantenerse libres de árboles, arbustos, maleza, edificios, cercas y otras estructuras que pudieran interferir en el acceso a la tubería para fines de mantenimiento y respuesta ante emergencias. Si tiene preguntas acerca de los ROW de tuberías, o para solicitar el folleto gratis A Guide to Using Natural Gas Pipeline Rights-of-Way (Guía para usar los derechos de paso de tuberías de gas natural), comuníquese con el departamento de ROW de Questar sin cargo al Se colocan marcadores de tubería en los ROW y en los puntos donde las tuberías intersectan carreteras públicas, en los cruces de ríos y en los cruces de vías férreas. Estos marcadores muestran el nombre del operador, un número de teléfono y el producto que se transporta. Sistema Nacional de Mapeo de Tuberías Además de los marcadores de tuberías, la ubicación general de las tuberías de transmisión se puede encontrar también visitando el sitio web de National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS): NUNCA use el sitio web de NPMS en lugar de la llamada al 811 antes de comenzar un proyecto de excavación. Además, no confíe en los marcadores de tuberías como un indicador de la ubicación exacta de tuberías de gas natural. NPMS no muestra todas las tuberías subterráneas u otras utilidades. Cómo responder si daña, interfiere con o mella una tubería? Si una tubería sufre cualquier nivel de daño o interferencia (incluidos arañazos o rasgaduras) durante su actividad de excavación, comuníquese con el 911 y con Questar Gas inmediatamente al desde una ubicación segura. Características del gas natural En su estado natural, el gas natural es incoloro, insípido, inodoro, más ligero que el aire y no tóxico. Es extremadamente inflamable y se enciende fácilmente en presencia de calor, chispas o llamas. Si no está familiarizado con el olor del gas natural odorizado, solicite el folleto gratuito, Here s a Smell You Should Know Well (Aquí hay un olor que debe conocer bien), llamando a Questar Gas al RIESGOS PARA LA SALUD RIESGOS DE INCENDIO Respuesta ante una fuga de gas natural ON Cómo responder ante una emergencia relacionada con tuberías y cómo informarla? Las siguientes pautas se diseñaron en pos de su seguridad y la de aquellos que se encuentran en el área si se sospecha o se detecta una fuga en una tubería de gas natural. ABANDONE el área de inmediato y diríjase en contra del viento desde donde proviene la fuga de gas. NOTIFIQUE al personal de respuesta ante emergencias desde un lugar seguro llamando al 911 y a Questar Gas al NO genere chispas con fósforos, encendedores, interruptores, dispositivos que funcionan a batería, etc. NO encienda ni continúe usando equipo en el área. NO conduzca un vehículo cerca del área de la fuga. NO opere ninguna válvula de la tubería. Deje toda operación de las válvulas en manos del personal de la compañía. NO apague incendios que estén en la tubería. Contratistas y excavadores: información adicional Respetar la línea Ubicación Marcas Llame al 811 (al menos dos días hábiles antes) y permita que el lugar de trabajo se marque correctamente antes de empezar cualquier actividad de excavación. Respete las marcas de ubicación. Por su seguridad, haga uso de las prácticas ejemplares de excavación. Si el clima u otras circunstancias borraran las marcas, llame al 811 para que las vuelvan a pintar. Todas las instalaciones subterráneas de los servicios públicos participantes se ubicarán y se marcarán con uno o más de los siguientes elementos: pintura, banderines, estacas, brochas o desniveles. Se usará el Código de Colores Uniforme de la Asociación Estadounidense de Obras Públicas (American Public Works Association, APWA) para marcar los sitios de excavación y las instalaciones subterráneas. cuando el desplazamiento del oxígeno se produce en espacios cerrados Reconocimiento de fugas de gas natural Excavación sugerida Inspección temporal Electricidad Gas, aceite, vapor y petróleo Comunicación Agua potable Agua recuperada y riego Tuberías de drenaje y alcantarillado OLFATO: el gas natural es inodoro, de modo que cuando ingresa a las redes de distribución de una empresa de servicios públicos se le agrega un olor (huele a huevos podridos) para ayudar a reconocerlo en caso de que ocurriera una fuga. VISTA: polvo que sale soplado, fuego que sale del suelo, puntos secos o congelados, vegetación muerta en un área verde o burbujas en un estanque o arroyo podrían indicar una fuga. OÍDO: un sonido de siseo, soplido o rugido podría indicar una fuga. Visite el sitio web de prácticas ejemplares de Common Ground Alliance (CGA) para obtener más detalles y los pasos a seguir para una excavación segura. Cómo responder ante daños, perturbaciones o mellas en una tubería Si una tubería sufre cualquier nivel de daño o interferencia (incluidos arañazos o rasgaduras) durante su actividad de excavación, comuníquese con el 911 y con Questar Gas inmediatamente al desde una ubicación segura. Lo que hay que recordar: Cualquier tipo de desplazamiento de la tierra se considera excavación. TODAS las formas de excavación se consideran excavación. El uso de equipo pesado no es la única forma de excavación. NO intente volver a enterrar a una línea después de que ha sido expuesto del suelo, comuníquese con la compañía de la tubería.

9 Steps you must take before you dig: 1. Call 811 at least two business days prior to excavation activity. 2. Wait until all buried utilities are marked with paint or flags. 3. Dig with care and respect the marks. IT IS THE LAW! Natural Gas Leak Recognition SMELL: Natural gas is odorless, so when it enters a utility company s distribution lines an odorant is added (smells like rotten eggs) to help people recognize there may be a leak. SIGHT: Blowing dirt, fire coming from the ground, dry or frozen spots, dead vegetation within a green area or water bubbling in a pond or creek may indicate a leak. SOUND: A hissing, blowing or roaring sound may indicate a leak. Natural Gas Leak Response ON How You Should Respond to and Report a Pipeline Emergency The following guidelines are designed for your safety and the safety of those in the area if a natural gas pipeline leak is suspected or detected: DO leave the area immediately, moving upwind of the natural gas release. DO notify emergency response personnel from a safe location by calling 911 and Questar Gas at DO NOT create any sparks with matches, lighters, switches, battery-powered devices, etc. DO NOT start or continue operating equipment in the area. DO NOT drive a vehicle near the area of the release. DO NOT operate any pipeline valves. Leave all valve operation to pipeline company personnel. DO NOT put out any fires that are burning at the pipeline. Questar Gas Safety Information Pipeline Emergency Contact Number Números de contacto de emergencias relacionadas con tuberías

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FAQs

What are the symptoms of natural gas poisoning in humans? ›

High levels of natural gas exposure can cause natural gas poisoning, which is characterized by fatigue, severe headaches, memory problems, loss of concentration, nausea, loss of consciousness, and suffocation.

How to detox from natural gas poisoning? ›

To detox from gas poisoning, follow these actions:
  1. Look For Medical Focus. ...
  2. Rise Ventilation. ...
  3. Consume Alcohol Plenty of Water. ...
  4. Take In Antioxidant-rich Foods. ...
  5. Assistance Liver Function. ...
  6. Exercise Deep Breathing and also Exercise. ...
  7. Obtain Adequate Sleep. ...
  8. Look For Specialist Aid.

How safe is natural gas in the home? ›

Natural gas is safe energy source for home use – in fact, it is used by more than half of American households as their main heating source.

How can I find out if there is a gas leak in my area? ›

Air Bubbles in Mud or Puddles

Natural gas leaks can occur in the pipes underneath the ground. If you notice bubbles in any wet areas around your home, it may signify natural gas is leaking into the ground. These leaks can occur due to excessive pressure in a pipeline, often caused by a blockage in one of your pipes.

How long does it take for natural gas to poison you? ›

At 75% gas, a person is immediately incapacitated and death will occur in a matter of minutes.

Can natural gas cause health issues? ›

The strongest body of evidence for the health impact of burning natural gas in homes is for nitrogen oxides, including nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Studies have shown that exposure to NO2 from cooking with gas can make children sick, especially those with asthma and allergies.

Can you recover from gas poisoning? ›

For those who survive, recovery is slow. How well a person does depends on the amount and length of exposure to the carbon monoxide. Permanent brain damage may occur.

How long does natural gas take to dissipate? ›

After your gas leak is fixed, your house might still have a strong gas smell. Now you can open your windows and doors to let your home air out. You want to air out your house for anywhere between 15 minutes and a few hours. Do not assume that all the gas has dissipated once the smell disappears.

Can you smell natural gas in your home? ›

Natural gas has no odor. Gas companies add a harmless chemical called mercaptan to give it its distinctive “rotten egg” smell. All natural gas and propane pipeline gas in Connecticut is odorized. If you smell gas near an appliance, it may be just a pilot light that has gone out or a burner valve that is open slightly.

What uses the most natural gas in a home? ›

What Uses The Most Gas in a House? According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the majority of natural gas used in homes is for space heating, which includes both air and water. But whether homes use natural gas or not depends on the type of water heater and central heating system it has.

Is it safe to live near natural gas lines? ›

Long-term and lingering damage caused by natural gas wells and gas byproducts are not the only hazards people might need to worry about. In any enclosed gas line system, there will always be risks of gas line explosions capable of causing catastrophic injuries and significant property damage.

Is breathing natural gas fumes harmful? ›

While exposure to low levels of natural gas is not harmful, long-term exposure can affect your health. Burning natural gas produces nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, and methane. These chemicals can trigger respiratory problems, depression, and decrease the quality of your health.

What are symptoms of gas leak in a house? ›

When you're looking for gas leak signs in your home, keep in mind that it might not have physical signs or smells. You can find a damaged gas pipe, dead houseplants, and if a smell is present, it'll be rotten eggs and sulfur. Near the gas line, you might see a white or dust cloud, and a whistling or hissing sound.

Should I call the gas company if I smell gas? ›

Because natural gas in its raw state has no smell or color, we add the "rotten egg" odor to make you aware if natural gas is leaking. If you smell gas, leave the area immediately and call 800-427-2200. We will send a trained technician to investigate.

What number do you call when you smell gas? ›

If you smell natural gas or suspect an emergency, leave the area now and call 9-1-1.

What are the symptoms of early toxic gas exposure? ›

Symptoms
  • Breathing problems, including no breathing, shortness of breath, or rapid breathing.
  • Chest pain (may occur suddenly in people with angina)
  • Coma.
  • Confusion.
  • Convulsions.
  • Dizziness.
  • Drowsiness.
  • Fainting.

How does gas poisoning feel? ›

Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea and vomiting, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, seizures, chest pain, disorientation, and loss of consciousness. CO poisoning needs to be treated right away by getting outside to fresh air and calling 911.

How long can a gas leak go unnoticed? ›

Gas leaks are subtle in smell but very obvious in bills. They can even go on for months undetected.

What to do if you inhale too much natural gas? ›

If you believe you are experiencing the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, call 9-1-1 immediately and move to where you can breathe fresh air.

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