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TM. ENERGY SAFE KIDS is a registered trademark of National Energy Foundation. THINK!. TALK!. TAKE ACTION!. What We Will Do Today. Learn about energy. Learn about properties of natural gas. Learn about natural gas safety – inside and outside. Play a review activity. What is. ENERGY ?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ENERGY SAFE KIDS is a registered trademark of National Energy Foundation
TM
THINK!
TALK!
TAKEACTION!
What We Will Do Today
• Learn about energy.
• Learn about properties of natural gas.
• Learn about natural gas safety – inside and outside.
• Play a review activity.
What isENERGY?
It is the ability to do work or cause change.
Energy Sources
1. Nonrenewable: Fossil fuels - coal, natural gas, oil
2. Renewable: wind, solar, hydro
Natural Gas
What is natural gas? It is a fossil fuel.
Properties of Natural Gas
Its state of matter is a gas.
Properties of Natural Gas
Odorless
A chemical called mercaptan is added to natural gas for safety.
Colorless
Properties of Natural Gas
Lighter than air
Properties of Natural Gas
Combustible
How Do We Use Natural Gas?
Cleaner Hotter Brighter Reliable
Keep areas around furnace and water heater clutter-free.
✘Do not store flammable or combustible materials near any gas appliances.
Have natural gas appliances maintained and inspected.
Play It Safe InsideNever inspect natural gas appliances
without an adult’s supervision.
Natural Gas Safety
Natural Gas Safety
Keep the area clean!
Natural Gas Safety Play It Safe Outside
Do not play around natural gas equipment.
Be pipeline aware.
Gas GrillGas Meter Pipeline Markers
Natural Gas SafetyDon’t move or pull out marker flags. They show the location of underground pipelines.
Recognizing A Natural Gas Leak
Signs of a gas leak Trust your senses!
LEAVE, Tell an Adult if you notice any of these signs.
Smell - Rotten egg - MERCAPTAN
See - Bubbling water, blowing dirt
Hear - Hissing sound
What To Do If You Suspect A Natural Gas
Leak:DO leave the area immediately.
DO tell an adult right away.
DO go to a safe area, call 911 and your natural gas utility.
What Not To Do If You Suspect A Natural Gas
Leak:✘Don’t do anything that may create a spark.
✘Don’t try to repair the pipe or stop the leak.✘Don’t return until natural gas employees
say it is safe.
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas.
There is NO odor.Signs of CO poisoning: Headache, dizzy, drowsy, etc.What to do if you suspect CO poisoning:
GET OUT and TELL AN ADULT!
Natural gas is safe, clean and efficient!
Can you picture yourself working in the energy field?
Safety Sense
Can you smell carbon monoxide?
No
10%
TRUE or FALSE:If you see flammable
items or clutter around your furnace, you or an adult should move them
away.
True
20%
TRUE or FALSE:If you see a natural gas meter and pipeline, you
can touch and play around it.
False
30%
What is the name of your natural gas
company?
Your Natural Gas Utility
40%
On your phone, what numbers
would you touch if you were going to dig in your yard?
50%
Never store papers, boxes or bikes on top of or around your ______.
Furnace
60%
You can smell this chemical your natural gas utility adds to natural gas
to give it a rotten egg odor.
Mercaptan
70%
Name three senses that can help you detect a
natural gas leak.
80%
See Hear Smell
Do not move or pull out marker flags you see because they show
underground ________.
Pipelines
90%
What three things should you do if you smell the rotten egg
smell of mercaptan in or around your home or
school?
1. Get out/leave the area.2. Tell an adult.3. Call 911 and your natural gas
utility.
100%
SAFETY SENSE Completed = 100% Safe
Youcan be anEnergy Safe Kid!