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What should you do if the machine's motor stalls?
What should you do if the machine's motor stalls?
- Use matches or lighters to inspect the area
- Attempt to restart it immediately
- Cover the damaged pipe with dirt to try to stop the leak
- Turn off the motor to prevent possible ignition of any gas (correct)
What should you do if natural gas ignites?
What should you do if natural gas ignites?
- Cover the area with dirt
- Try to put out the flame
- Attempt to shut off natural gas valves
- Let it burn (correct)
What should you avoid using in the presence of leaking gas?
What should you avoid using in the presence of leaking gas?
- Matches, lighters or electrical devices that could ignite the gas (correct)
- Heavy machinery to move the equipment
- Natural gas valves to control the leak
- Water to try to dilute the gas
What should you do if you can safely move your machine away from the damage?
What should you do if you can safely move your machine away from the damage?
What should you not attempt to do with plastic gas facilities?
What should you not attempt to do with plastic gas facilities?
What should you do if you can safely move your machine away from the damage?
What should you do if you can safely move your machine away from the damage?
What is the minimum distance at which a test hole should be opened to verify depths and location of bore head?
What is the minimum distance at which a test hole should be opened to verify depths and location of bore head?
If existing utility is within 18” of proposed depth, how far below and to the entry side of the spot hole should the hole be opened to verify the depth of bore?
If existing utility is within 18” of proposed depth, how far below and to the entry side of the spot hole should the hole be opened to verify the depth of bore?
At what distance should a utility be spotted when necessary to bore parallel within 5 feet of existing utilities?
At what distance should a utility be spotted when necessary to bore parallel within 5 feet of existing utilities?
What should the excavation machine operator do if there is contact with a pipeline?
What should the excavation machine operator do if there is contact with a pipeline?
What should be done if an underground gas facility is damaged with escaping gas?
What should be done if an underground gas facility is damaged with escaping gas?
What could be the consequence of failing to notify the utility of contact with a pipeline?
What could be the consequence of failing to notify the utility of contact with a pipeline?
What action should be taken if there is a possibility of gas migrating to surrounding structures?
What action should be taken if there is a possibility of gas migrating to surrounding structures?
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