2. Gasunie is one of the biggest gas infrastructure companies in Europe
Gasunie is one of the biggest gas infrastructure companies in Europe. Within the company, we give safety the highest priority; it forms the basis of our license to operate. We abide by the strictest safety, health and environmental standards, both for our own employees and for our external contractors. Gasunie’s safety policy is thus characterised by a proactive approach which is designed to prevent accidents, incidents and hazardous situations.

3. you are going to work as soon as possible, e.g.: who/what is where?
On-site work can only start following permission from Gasunie. Before some work begins, Gasunie will first make the installation safe.
Familiarise yourself with the situation at the installation or the construction site where
you are going to work as soon as possible, e.g.: who/what is where?
- Apply precautionary measures that are appropriate to the work you are going to carry out.
Make enough time for safety: think about what could go wrong and consider whether you
have done everything you can to prevent any risky conditions.
Remain alert at all times when you are working. If in any doubt, always ask or suspend activities where necessary

4. Natural gas condensate
Natural gas condensate (or simply condensate) is similar to petrol.
Natural gas condensate is a by-product of the gas extraction and gas production processes and contains
(among other things) benzene, a mixture of hydrocarbons which can accumulate in the gas transmission
system. Natural gas condensate is both flammable and explosive. It is also harmful to health and the
environment. And that means you must observe maximum care and alertness.
What are the properties of natural gas condensate?
Highly flammable (similar to petrol)
Environmentally hazardous substance
Toxic
Causes choking
Causes drowsiness
Vapour is explosive
Vapour is heavier than air

5. Risk of exposure to natural gas condensate
Accidental exposure when opening pipeline sections
Tapping liquids (= tapping condensate):
- By third parties
- During checks carried out by Gasunie
Sludge can be released during pigging operations
When draining valves
When emptying a gas condensate trailer into the condensate tank

6. Personal protection equipment
Always use the prescribed personal protection equipment (PPE).
Use them as instructed and keep them well maintained.
The PPE package consists of:
standard work clothing with acid protection apron
chemical-resistant gloves
chemical-resistant safety boots
helmet
full-face safety goggles
reflective safety vest (if you are working on the public highway)
during pigging: oxygen masks

7. What should you do during the work?
Preparation
Make sure you are familiar with the risks involved with the work
Guard against open fires or sparks
Use explosion-proof equipment
Ensure there is good ventilation
Find out if a fire-fighter needs to be on standby
Take account of the wind direction
Tapping condensate
Staff have been given safety instructions
Staff hold a valid work permit
Staff have watched the instruction film “Tapping condensate”
In the event of third party involvement: parties must be VCA certificated

8. What to do in the event of a leak
Wear a chemicals suit
Wear an oxygen mask or filter mask
Ensure extra ventilation
Contain any overflowed or leaked product and absorb any residue using an inert absorption material
Have any ground contaminated by the product cleaned by a contractor with environmental clean-up expertise
Notify the CCP immediately (tel )
Notify the responsible manager immediately

9. What are the dangers of natural gas condensate?
Contact with natural gas condensate
Exposure
Inhaling vapour
Skin contact
Eye contact
Swallowing
Acute effects
- Irritation
- Sore throat and coughing
- Dizziness, headache, nausea
- Vomiting and breathlessness
In the event of long-term
exposure, unconsciousness
- Corrosive
- Burning sensation
Dry skin
- Irritation, redness and soreness
Watery eyes, poor vision,
swollen conjunctiva
Irritation to lips, mouth and
throat
- Stomach cramps, diarrhoea

10. First aid in the event of contact
Exposure First aid
Inhaling vapour Fresh air
Artificial respiration if necessary
Contact doctor in the event of symptoms
Contact with skin Remove contaminated clothing
Wash skin with plenty of water and soap
Eye contact Rinse out with lots of water for at least
15 minutes
Consult ophthalmologist
Swallowing Rinse out mouth with water
DO NOT induce vomiting
Call in emergency services
What to do in the event of fire or explosion
Warn the individual who is responsible for the site; then evacuate the site and make sure the fire service has been called. Don’t take any risks!