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 Attica 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
Calling 11322 is sufficient to safely dig out
Before starting any excavation work:
- Please contact Enaon EDA at 11322
- 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 EDA (11322) 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 the Enaon EDAat (11322)
- 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 800 11 87 87 8
- 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.