Gas Lines

In the event of a gas line rupture, the Project Superintendent or Supervisor / Foreman must follow these procedures:

1. Evacuate all personnel from the immediate vicinity of the break and evacuate nearby civilians if necessary;
2. Extinguish any open flame or other source of ignition;
3. Do not attempt to stop the gas leaking, other than by means of closing the existing gas shut off valve;
4. Call BC Gas emergency service by phone (telephone number must be posted and varies by Municipality);
5. Once the area is safe, the Site Safety Officer and Project Superintendent will contact the Safety Manager and commence an Incident Investigation Report.