Environmental Safety

Fueling Safety


  Hazards
  • Fires
  • Poisoning
  • Burns
Safe Practices
  • Prohibit the fueling of an internal combustion engine with a flammable liquid while the engine is running.
  • Keep spillage to a minimum.
  • If spillage occurs during fueling operations, wash spilled fuel completely, evaporate, or take other measures to control vapors before restarting the engine.
  • Replace and secure cap before starting engine.
  • Ensure metal contact between the container and the fuel tank.
  • Ensure fueling hoses are of a type designed to handle the specific type of fuel.
  • Do not handle or transfer gasoline in open containers.
  • Prohibit open lights, open flames, sparking, or arcing equipment near fueling or transfer of fuel operations.
  • Prohibit smoking in the vicinity of fueling operations.
  • Prohibit fueling operations in buildings or other enclosed areas that are not specifically ventilated for this purpose.
  • Ensure nozzles are self-closing when fueling or transferring fuel is done through a gravity flow system.



















 

Enviromental Safety Services - Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 8072-01 Statesboro, Georgia 30460
(912)478-7161 | (912)478-7169
ess@georgiasouthern.edu