| Fueling | |
| Are employees prohibited from fueling an internal combustion engine with a flammable liquid while the engine is running? | |
| Are fueling operations performed to minimize spillage? | |
| When spillage occurs during fueling operations, is the spilled fuel washed away completely, evaporated, or are other measures taken to control vapors before restarting the engine? | |
| Are fuel tank caps replaced and secured before starting the engine? | |
| In fueling operations, is there always metal contact between the container and the fuel tank? | |
| Are fueling hoses designed to handle the specific type of fuel? | |
| Are employees prohibited from handling or transferring gasoline in open containers? | |
| Are open lights, open flames, sparking, or arcing equipment prohibited near fueling or transfer of fuel operations? | |
| Is smoking prohibited in the vicinity of fueling operations? | |
| Are fueling operations prohibited in buildings or other enclosed areas that are not specifically ventilated for this purpose? | |
| Where fueling or transfer of fuel is done through a gravity flow system, are the nozzles self-closing? | |
| Are there other issues? | |
Information courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
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