In response to the video of the gas station fire. Pumping gas is a serious event and precautions should be taken. Have you ever taken the time to read the safety information signs on the side of the gas pumps? Gas Pump Safety Tips ALWAYS TURN OFF YOUR CAR Some theories suggest that more electronics in cars contribute to gas pump accidents. ALWAYS TOUCH METAL WHENEVER YOU EXIT YOUR CAR Static electricity causes most of the sparks that ignite gas pump fires. Touching metal will discharge static electricity. NEVER SMOKE, LIGHT A MATCH, OR USE LIGHTERS WHEN REFUELING It is not just the fuel liquid that is flammable. Fumes are also highly flammable. STAY CLOSE TO THE FUEL AREA. NEVER RETURN TO YOUR CAR WHILE FUELING Some states now require you to hold the nozzle while pumping instead of locking the nozzle to auto-fuel. NEVER LET YOUR CHILDREN PUMP GAS AND DO NOT LEAVE RESTRAINED INFANTS IN THE VEHICLE If your children pump gas, they should be educated on the safety tips. If there is a fire, it is easier to get an unrestrained infant out of the vehicle. DO NOT TOP OFF YOUR TANK; ONLY FILL FUEL CONTAINERS 95% FULL Gasoline needs room to expand. Filling anything full of fuel can increase chances of accidents from fumes. ALWAYS PLACE A FUEL CONTAINER ON THE GROUND BEFORE FUELING Never leave a container in the trunk of a car, in the bed of a truck, or on a flatbed of a trailer. Only use approved fuel storage containers. LEAVE THE NOZZLE IN THE CAR IF A SPARK IGNITES THE FUEL; ASK ATTENDENT TO CUT OFF GAS WITH EMERGENCY SWITCH Some of the major injuries and damage from gas pump fires occurred when people instinctively removed the nozzle from the vehicle after a fire started. A flaming nozzle can further ignite fumes in the air, fuel spills on clothes and people, and fuel spills on the ground. Keep the nozzle in contact with the container. NEVER REFUEL A HOT LAWN MOWER, 4-WHEELER, GO-CART, CHAIN SAW, WEED EATER, OR OTHER GAS POWERED EQUIPMENT NEVER MIX GASOLINE WITH KEROSENE OR DIESEL. USE NEW OR SEPARATE APPROVED CONTAINERS l
Posted on: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:11:02 +0000
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