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Module 4: NGV Safety Practices and Procedures

             Safety Practices to   ▪  Identify the component you are servicing and determine whether it is a high- or low-
             Address Pressure       pressure component
                                  ▪  NEVER put a wrench on a pressurized fitting
                                  ▪  Turn off gas supply to appropriate section of the fuel system
                                  ▪  Depressurize the work area and/or defuel the fuel system
                                  ▪  Do not perform work on any fuel system component near any ignition source
                                       o  Including, but not limited to, welding, cutting, power tools, cell phones,
                                          computers, etc.
                                  ▪  NEVER perform maintenance on a leaking vehicle
                                       o  Sparks from cordless electric tools can act as an ignition source and start a fire
                                  ▪  ALWAYS follow manufacturer’s procedures for servicing, repairing or defueling NGVs

             Safety Practices for   ▪  Hot work or welding must be completed outdoors unless the facility has been
             Welding and Hot        modified
             Work                 ▪  Vehicle must be defueled
                                  ▪  Be aware of adjacent vehicles or team members
                                  ▪  Use welding blanket to protect CNG fuel system components

             If Your Facility Has a
             Methane Gas
             Detection System




















                                  When present, the methane gas detection system detects methane at potentially unsafe
                                  levels inside a maintenance facility.  The methane gas detection system:
                                  ▪  Activates at 25% LFL and may perform some or all the following:
                                      o  Activates an exterior red light
                                      o  Activates internal audible/visual alarms
                                      o  Activates emergency exhaust fans
                                      o  Activates and opens make-up air (roll-up doors, etc.)
                                      o  Deactivates heating system
                                      o  Deactivates welding receptacles
                                      o  Notifies your organization’s security department
                                      o  Notifies fire department, if required

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