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December 1, 2008
ATCO Gas launches province-wide campaign to urge use of one-call system
In response to the growing number of natural gas line hits, organizations in both B.C. and Alberta have launched public awareness campaigns.
In Alberta, ATCO Gas launched a province-wide campaign last month that aims to curb the number of gas line ruptures.
Contractors can call Alberta One-Call to find out where the gas lines are buried, but the utility company is still trying to get the word out.
“Safety is a core value for our customers, the public, our employees, contractors and our company which are being put at risk on a daily basis because someone has not made the call for line locations,” said ATCO Gas president Brian Hahn.
“Each time a gas line is hit there’s potential for tragedy and we are especially asking excavators to take the time to call for a line location to ensure everyone’s safety.”
Using billboards, transit bus wraps and radio spots, ATCO Gas is urging anyone planning excavation to use Alberta One-Call.
The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) recently conducted a pilot project called Can You Dig It? which combines the systematic collection of data with the education of excavators and the general public on safe digging practices.
In July, a safety officer with the BCSA attended 38 incidents as part of the project.
The BCSA is working on a root cause analysis that will be released in a report later this year.
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