[sammyg2]

I worked at an edison plant in oxnard for a few months in the 80's, everyone carried cut off broomsticks hanging from their belt loops.
I asked why, they said their high pressure steam was just a tad over 4000 psi and if they had a leak they wouldn't be able to see it or determine where it was coming from because ot would be so loud.
They were instructed to use the broom stick to find a safe way out. Put it between your toes and slowly raise it up in front of you over your head. if nothing happens, take another step. If it gets suddenly cut in half, turn around.