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Week <br /> 31 <br /> Safe Fuel Handling Practices <br /> The safe handling of gasoline and diesel fuels is everyone's responsibility. You can take <br /> steps to ensure that your own safety and health, as well as that of those around you and <br /> the environment, are protected. The improper handling,of fuel can result in serious injury or <br /> death caused by fire, explosion, or asphyxiation. <br /> Environmental Safety <br /> Fuel released into the environment contaminates soil and groundwater. As a water utility <br /> worker, you know that contaminated groundwater supplies can sicken people and animals. <br /> Gasoline vapors are also harmful to human health—even at low concentrations—and are <br /> especially dangerous at high concentrations. <br /> Here are some safety tips for what you can, and should, do to ensure safe fuel handling. <br /> Safe Fueling <br /> ■ Turn off the engine before fueling. <br /> ■ Never smoke or light matches or lighters while fueling. <br /> ■ Stand upwind of the nozzle while refueling and try to not breathe the fumes. <br /> ■ Do not top off the tank. Even the little drips that fall onto the pavement can contaminate <br /> soil, groundwater, or surface water. <br /> ■ Do not leave your vehicle unattended while the pump is running. <br /> Use the Proper Container <br /> ■ Use only containers approved by a reputable testing tab, such as Underwriters Laboratories <br /> (UL). <br /> ■ Keep the container tightly sealed. <br /> ■ Containers should be fitted with a spout to allow pouring without spilling and to mini- <br /> mize the generation of vapors. <br /> 81 <br />