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TM 10-3835-231-13
2-6. OPERATING PROCEDURES. - continued
WARNING
MAJOR TANK SPILLS
Do not go inside the tank berm or firewall if a spill occurs until supervision
approves entry.
WARNING
GROUNDING AND BONDING
To avoid fire or explosion, all equipment, devices, machinery, vehicles, hoses and
piping must be grounded to avoid static electricity discharge. When loading or
unloading tanker-trucks or any vehicles, make sure the fuel dispensing system and
tanker-truck receipt manifold are bonded.
WARNING
FIRE SAFETY
Fire suppression equipment must be positioned at all known hazardous areas.
Move fire suppression equipment to any source of fuel leak or spill.
WARNING
CLEAN OPERATING AREAS
Keep operating areas cleaned up and picked up. Remove any unnecessary
equipment, trash, large rocks, etc. that can cause personnel injury. Dispose of
oily rags in a closed metal container.
b.
Specific Health Hazards While Working With Various Fuels. The following is a summary of health hazards and
recommended action to be taken for the fuels involved in the TPT.
(1)
Personnel must avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of fuel fumes. Use in well ventilated area. First aid
consists of allowing the victim to breathe fresh air.
(2)
Do not ingest fuel. If fuel is ingested, do not induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance immediately.
(3)
Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. First aid consists of washing skin and changing
contaminated clothing.
(4)
Avoid contact with eyes. If eyes are exposed, wash them out immediately with volumes of water. Seek
medical assistance immediately.
(5)
The pumps and lighting generators in this system are operated by diesel engines. Exhaust fumes can
cause illness and death. Pump engines must not be operated in an enclosed area unless action has been taken to direct
the fumes outside and all exhaust manifold leaks have been eliminated. Good ventilation in such an enclosure is
mandatory.
(6)
Hearing damage from engine noise is possible.
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