{"id":521,"date":"2022-06-03T08:25:27","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T08:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/?page_id=521"},"modified":"2022-07-04T02:37:31","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T02:37:31","slug":"isolate-gas-supply-procedure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/isolate-gas-supply-procedure\/","title":{"rendered":"Isolate gas supply procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;intro background&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#1E1E1E&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Raleway||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#1E1E1E&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Raleway|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FAA61A&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Isolate gas supply procedure<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Raleway||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This procedure provides guidance on the safe use of compressed gas cylinders and gas compliances.<\/p>\n<p>These guidelines need to be followed to protect people, property and the environment from emergencies involving gas as well as ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Purpose and scope&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Purpose<\/h2>\n<p>The purpose of this procedure is to provide instruction for employees and others who work with gas appliances at PEER Construction.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_search _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_search][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F5F5F5&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text 1 grey background&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Gas isolation procedure<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Locate the meter box or bottles,<\/li>\n<li>Inform all people impacted that you are going to isolate the gas supply.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure all appliances are turned off, including all pilot lights.<\/li>\n<li>Turn off the water supply to any water heaters that may be affected. This can be done at the appliance.<\/li>\n<li>Isolate the supply at the meter or bottle depending on what type of gas you are isolating.<\/li>\n<li>Do not assume the isolation valve works, test the isolation by turning on an appliance before cutting the pipework.<\/li>\n<li>To be thorough, disconnect the meter or bottle from the pipework.<\/li>\n<li>Once the service has been isolated, tag the valve\/meter to alert anyone that the service is isolated and being worked on.<\/li>\n<li>Again, test the appliance to ensure it is isolated.<\/li>\n<li>Once you have confirmed the system is properly isolated you can commence work.<\/li>\n<li>Report any faults that can\u2019t be rectified (including gas meter) to supervisor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Isolating_gas_supply.png\" width=\"437\" height=\"173\" alt=\"Location of gas isolation valves\" class=\"wp-image-727 alignleft size-full\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Isolating_gas_supply_2.png\" width=\"937\" height=\"582\" alt=\"Gas isolating information\" class=\"wp-image-728 alignleft size-full\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tabs admin_label=&#8221;References and related&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;References&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA)<br \/>Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA)<br \/>Codes of Practice<br \/>Dangerous Substances Act 1979<br \/>Dangerous Substances Regulations 2002<br \/>Environment Protection Act 1993<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Related&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>WHS policies and procedures<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Version &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Version 1.0 &#8211; Last updated 19\/2\/2022<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Isolate gas supply procedureThis procedure provides guidance on the safe use of compressed gas cylinders and gas compliances. 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