Pipeline safety equipment and solutions

As an agency within the Department of Transportation (DOT), PHMSA oversees the nation’s pipeline infrastructure, which stretches over 2.6 million miles. Its regulations cover a broad spectrum of operations, from design and construction to maintenance, inspections, and emergency response.

The Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act of 2023, formally known as the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act, was introduced to reauthorize and enhance the PHMSA’s safety programs for a four-year period. This bipartisan legislation focuses on advancing the safety of the United States’ energy infrastructure through efficient and effective measures. Key aspects of the Act include a significant funding allocation of $804 million between 2024 and 2027 to support PHMSA-administered pipeline safety programs.

Pipeline safety equipment

To comply with PHMSA regulations, operators must adhere to a variety of equipment and procedural requirements designed to ensure the safety and integrity of pipeline operations. Equipment and procedures include leak monitoring, internal corrosion monitoring, and integrity management programs.

Carroll Technologies provides a wide range of products suitable for microtunelling and pipeline operations.

Gas Detection Monitors: Due to the potential presence of hazardous gases in the subsurface environment, gas detection monitors are a vital safety tool. These devices can alert workers to the presence of methane, carbon monoxide, or other dangerous gases, allowing for immediate action to be taken to ensure worker safety. Carroll Technologies supplies a range of portable gas detection systems such as the Altair 4X from MSA.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): PPE is a fundamental safety requirement in any construction operation, including microtunnelling. This includes hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, and protective footwear. Additionally, specialized PPE such as respirators may be required depending on the project’s specific environmental conditions. Carroll Technologies provides a range of high-quality wearable PPE from trusted manufacturers such as Protective Industrial Products (PIP), as well as hard hats and the award-winning NLT Polaris cap lamp.

Communication Systems: Maintaining clear and reliable communication between surface teams and operators controlling the microtunnelling equipment is crucial. Advanced communication systems ensure that any potential issues can be quickly addressed and that the operation can proceed safely. Carroll Technologies provides a range of communication equipment, offering site visit services to understand your requirements and build a customized digital radio technology solution, including amplifiers or leaky feeder systems where needed. Through Sybet International, Carroll Technologies also offers wireless communication system designed for rescue operations.