This is the single most important thing you can do. Before You Dig agency to ensure that the property has been marked for any natural gas lines. This is the single most important thing you can do. Also, if any work with natural gas appliances is being done in your home or business, be sure you are using only licensed natural gas contractors. If you have questions about natural gas safety, please contact your local natural gas utility.
Safety is a point of pride in our industry.
On a national level, natural gas accidents have been significantly decreasing at the same time that natural gas use has been increasing. Community and excavator education is a priority for our company and industry. Local natural gas utilities provide training for fire departments on how to respond to natural gas-related accidents and also excavator training for DPW departments and other excavators. Natural gas itself is very safe. Like any other fuel, it must be respected and used properly.