Call before you dig

USEFUL TIPS FOR THE SAFE EXECUTION OF WORK

CLOSE TO NATURAL GAS NETWORKS

Enaon EDA builds, controls, operates and maintains the natural gas networks in accordance with the strictest international regulations and specifications
It has an immediate intervention mechanism with staff ready to intervene on a 24-hour bases
The safety of the networks also depends on your contribution

To Safely Dig out Call

Before starting any excavation work:

Please contact Enaon’s EDA emergency call center according to your region
Apply for information on the existence of a gas network
Collection plans
Receive the Excavation Permit before work begins
Take the existence of a gas network into account in your study
Comply with the safety measures and the instructions of Enaon EDA
Ensure that the plans and the permit are available at the site throughout the work and that your workers are aware of them

Actions be taken in case of damage:

Damage to a natural gas pipeline

Block the excavation and enclose the surrounding area
Call Enaon’s EDA emergency call center according to your region for an assessment and evaluation of the damage to the pipeline
Do not proceed with resurfacing before the completion of the meticulous inspection by Enaon EDA has been completed

In case of dismantling signs or cathodic protection risers

Please contact Enaon’s EDA emergency call center according to your region
Keep and protect the signs
Do not proceed with repositioning without the agreement of Enaon EDA – the exact position of this equipment can ONLY be guaranteed by Enaon EDA’ technicians.

In case of uncovered gas pipeline work, follow the instructions of the Excavation Permit

Damage to a natural gas pipeline Measures to be taken in case of damage and gas leakage

Stop any work immediately
Interrupt the operation of machinery
Move away and contact the Contact the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) of Enaon EDA according to your region
Fence off the dangerous area
Remove technical personnel and residents
Contact the police by dialing 100
Do not attack – Do not attempt to repair the damage
In case of fire, call the fire brigade at 199

The above-mentioned actions refer to a gas leak that was either detected during activities or caused by the activity.