What is the recommended action if a pipeline leak is suspected during excavation?

What is the recommended action if a pipeline leak is suspected during excavation?

• A. Continue work but report after shift.
• B. Stop work immediately, evacuate as needed, alert operator, and verify with location data.
• C. Increase speed to complete before leak worsens.
• D. Ignore as small leaks are harmless.

Answer: (A)