Event Calendar

Start Date: 5/31/2023 8:30 AM CDT
End Date: 5/31/2023 3:30 PM CDT

Venue Name: GASTEC Facility

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Organization Name: Louisiana Gas Association (LGA)

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May 31st  |  Course Overview

Damage Prevention, Line Locating & Leak Detection Workshop – Wednesday, May 31st

8:30 – 11:00 am
Damage Prevention Workshop (One Call, LDNR, Atmos)

• Knowledge and expertise required to complete the complicated task of locating underground facilities, including dig laws, best practices, and locating field knowledge.  
• Awareness and knowledge about how to prevent damages to underground facilities, creating a safer working environment for excavators and the general public. 
• Hands-on demonstration with locating equipment and underground facilities. (Combined Heath & One Call)

 
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Leak Detection & Line Locating (Heath Consultants)

• Actions taken when a Gas Line is leaking (inside or outside a house or business).
• How to locate and track a gas leak situation with the latest leak locating equipment and best practices. 

 
12:00 – 12:45 pm
Lunch
 
12:45 – 3:30 pm 

• Leak Detection & Line Locating (Heath Consultants)
• Arriving on the scene of a gas fire or blowing gas, knowing what to do and what not to do, to make the scene safe.
• Effectively and safely managing gas leak emergencies for all stakeholders.  
• Determining Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) using Remote Methane Leak Detection (RMLD) equipment.