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Natural Gas
Transmission Line Safety
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Quick Facts:
3,447 incidents of accidental contact occured between 1996 and 2002.
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- Verify that the pipeline "right-of-way" is physically marked with signs or markers that are clearly visible.
- Make sure markers are maintained and not removed for any reason. Review location of gas lines with all employees.
- Provide adequate illumination at night in all work areas, particularly near pipeline right-of-ways. Make sure that markers are visible at all times.
- Maintain a safe distance between active mining and the pipeline right-of-way.
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