Pipeline Safety

Our fair country is crisscrossed by numerous pipelines carrying all kinds of liquid products.  Do you know what to do if a pipeline leak occurs near you?  Here are some safety tips courtesy of our friends at AirLiquide.

Signs of a pipeline release:

• Liquid on the ground or a rainbow sheen on water
• Dead vegetation in an otherwise green area
• Dirt blowing into the air
• White vapor cloud
• Mud or water bubbling up
• Frozen area on ground
• Odor such as gas, oil or rotten eggs
• A hissing or roaring sound
• An irritant in the air causing burning eyes, nose or throat

What to do if a leak occurs:

• Evacuate upwind immediately
• Eliminate any ignition sources
• Advise others to stay away
• Call 9-1-1