If gas is released during excavation near a pipeline, what should you do?

If gas is released during excavation near a pipeline, what should you do?

• A. Stop work immediately, evacuate if gas is released, notify the pipeline operator and emergency services, and follow incident reporting procedures.
• B. Evacuate but do not notify anyone.
• C. Continue work with caution and document the incident afterward.
• D. Notify only the supervisor and continue.

Answer: (A)