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Pipeline Owners Should Have Policies for Personal Electronic Devices

Posted by proforma on August 4, 2010

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued an advisory to owners and operators of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities to develop policies governing the use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) by employees performing maintenance work. The agency advises there should be written procedures and controls governing the use of PEDs by workers performing pipeline tasks that may affect pipeline operation or integrity.