20 1820 - SAFETY UNDERGROUND HAZARDS 20 1820 - SAFETY p UNDERGROUND HAZARDS UNDERGROUND HAZARDS UNDERGROUND HAZARDS Striking underground hazards can cause explosion, electrocution, fire, and exposure to hazardous materials. Striking underground hazards can cause explosion, electrocution, fire, and exposure to hazardous materials. Hazards include: Hazards include:
Electric cables Electric cables Natural gas pipes Natural gas pipes Fiber optic cables Fiber optic cables Water lines Water lines Sewer lines Sewer lines Pipes carrying other chemicals, liquids, or gases Pipes carrying other chemicals, liquids, or gases Storage tanks Storage tanks EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY PROCEDURES If an Electric Line is Damaged If an Electric Line is Damaged If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are off tractor , DO NOT TOUCH TRACTOR. Take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend upon the situation. If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are off tractor , DO NOT TOUCH TRACTOR. Take the following actions.
The order and degree of action will depend upon the situation. LEAVE AREA. LEAVE AREA. Contact utility company to shut off power. Contact utility company to shut off power. Do not return to jobsite or allow anyone into area until given permission by utility company. Do not return to jobsite or allow anyone into area until given permission by utility company.