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Even a slight impact or Report All Damages gas pipelines without the consent of National Grid and implementation of safeguards required to ensure the integrity of plastic pipes and protective coatings. load can separate pipeline joints, damage protecEven a backfill slightmaterials gouge, scrape dentand tosharp a pipeline • Assure that all are free of rocks,or concrete objects. tive coatings or destabilize supports. or its coating may result in eventual corrosion and all • Protect the pipeline’s coating. The coating on the Report cause a damages break or leak in the future. Any damage to a slight gouge, scrape or dent to a pipeline or its coating may result in eventual pipeline is critical to preventing corrosion. Any Even the tracer to or theto corrosion and causewire a breakattached or leak in the future. 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Report any damage to Nam inut e sur vey. • Supporting slings must be made from nylon and tional Grid so crews can inspect the line and make in good condition. Each sling must be properly the necessary repairs. For more contractor safety information, visit ngridsafety.com. rated for the load. All slings must be carrying For more contractor safety equal loads at intervals no greater than the maxiTo report emergencies, call 911 In case of gas emergencies: In case of electric emergencies: and National Grid immediately. information visit: ngridsafety.com. mum allowed span of unsupported pipe. Long Island and the Rockaways: Upstate New York:
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