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Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards

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  1. What is the correct procedure for restoring gas service after a supply interruption to multiple customers?

    Answer: Restore pressure slowly, verify ignition sources are off, and relight pilots before full restoration

    After an outage, pressure must be restored gradually, ignition sources must be controlled, and pilot lights must be verified or relit before full service restoration to prevent gas accumulation.

  2. What is the purpose of a 'gas watch' or 'gas patrol' after a major gas leak has been controlled?

    Answer: To monitor for residual gas migration in soil or structures near the incident site

    After a major leak, gas can migrate through soil and accumulate in buildings nearby; a gas watch involves monitoring surrounding structures until gas concentrations return to safe levels.

  3. Under 49 CFR Part 192, what is the maximum time allowed for a gas operator to begin investigation of a Priority 1 (hazardous) leak report?

    Answer: Immediately / as fast as possible (same day)

    Priority 1 leaks require immediate response because they present an existing or probable hazard to persons or property.

  4. What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when working in a confined space that may contain natural gas?

    Answer: Supplied-air respirator or SCBA, gas monitor, and appropriate protective clothing

    Confined space entry with potential gas hazards requires supplied-air or self-contained breathing apparatus plus continuous atmospheric monitoring and appropriate protective clothing.

  5. What does the term 'ignition source control' encompass in a gas emergency response?

    Answer: Eliminating all potential ignition sources including electrical switches, open flames, vehicle engines, and static electricity near the hazard zone

    Ignition source control requires identifying and eliminating all potential ignition sources—electrical, mechanical, and thermal—within the established hazard zone.

  6. What is the role of the Incident Command System (ICS) in a major gas emergency?

    Answer: To provide a standardized management framework coordinating all responding agencies

    ICS provides a scalable, standardized command structure that coordinates multiple responding agencies and disciplines during a complex gas emergency.

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