Pipeline Safety
Learning objectives
- Describe what a pipeline is, work activities that you may do near a pipeline, and your responsibilities for working safely.
- Identify the types of hazards you might encounter while working near a pipeline.
- Explain actions you can take to protect yourself, others, and the environment from pipeline related hazards.
Course overview
This lesson will address how to identify pipeline hazards and complete your work safely without disturbing the structure or function of the pipeline.
- 18 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English
Course Outline
- Pipeline Safety Basics
- Identifying Hazards
- Working Safely
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P – Excavations - 1926.651 Specific excavation requirements
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z – Toxic and Hazardous Substances - 1910.1200 Hazard Communication
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I – Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.132 General Requirements
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart J – General Environmental Controls - 1910.146 Permit-required confined spaces