Fumes from fuel can fill a place fast, and can ignite explosion when in contact with a spark or naked flame. Aside the loss of properties, poor handling of fuel could result in loss of life.
Safe Handling of Fuel
* Do not put fuel into containers and leave them in the house/office, such as a tight corner, bedroom, corridor or kitchen. Do store petrol in a garage or open place outside the building
* Do not transfer fuel from a container to another WITHOUT using a funnel.
* If you would TRANSFER fuel, do it far away from the house/office. Better still transfer the petrol into the car.
* Do keep fuel containers tightly sealed and carefully handle them to avoid spill
* Clean up clothes or shoes with fuel spill.
* Use a rag or paper towel to wipe spilled fuel on the car.
* Do not keep fuel within the reach of children
* Do not keep fuel close / under heat sources such as direct sunlight, furnace or a hot water heater.
* Do not use petrol in kerosene heaters or lamps
*Do not fill your generating set while it is on. Allow it cool, and do it outdoor.
* Do not keep your generating set on in the house.
* Do not use petrol as an accelerant to light barbeque or bonfire
* Do not exceed 150mL of petrol for cleaning or a solvent for repair purpose
* Do not start the engine of a vehicle while filling it with fuel
* When transferring fuel to your vehicle, do not smoke or get close to smoke
* When transferring Petrol to your vehicle, do not use mobile phone. Keep a distance from all sources of sparks or naked flames
* Do not allow your children to get out of the car at the filling station when putting fuel.
* Do not fill containers to the brim, fuels expand and vapour can build up in the hot weather.
* If you get fuel spilled on your skin, wash with soapy solution immediately to avoid skin irritations.
* Do not mix petrol with kerosene
* Do not use more than 20 litre container to store fuel.
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