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Gas Pipeline Safety Worksheet

Gas Pipeline Safety Worksheet

Name: _________________________________________________

Date: ______________________

  1. Why is it important to call your Utility Locator Service at 811 before starting a major digging project?
  2. List five signs of an outdoor gas pipeline leak.
  3. List two things you should do and two things you should not do if you suspect an outdoor gas pipeline leak.
  4. If you see a colored flag stuck in the ground while you are out playing, you should
    1. call your utility to report it
    2. use it in your play
    3. leave it alone
    4. take it inside to show your parents
  5. Which of the following is unsafe to do to your home’s gas meter?
    1. climb on it
    2. tie your pet’s leash to it
    3. cover it with a tarp
    4. all of the above
  6. Choose a natural gas safety tip. Make a poster that explains this tip to display at home or in your classroom.