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TM 10-4930-239-12&P
Once contained, spread the granular sorbent (5) over the spill. The kit's 16-1/2" wide x 20" long sorbent pads (3) may also
be used to absorb the spill. If low flash point fuel such as AVGAS or JP-4 has been spilled, dig up the sorbent and
contaminated soil using the 2-piece non-sparking shovel (8) and place them either in the kit's five gallon pails (13) or
plastic disposal bags (9) sealed with the tie strips (10). Store and transport the pails or bags in the 55 gallon drums (11).
WARNING
DEATH or SEVERE INJURY can occur from fire and explosion of fuels.
Spilled fuel can ignite or explode and cause serious injury or death to
operating personnel. To avoid fire and explosion during all fuel spill
cleanup procedures:
DO NOT allow any flame producing material within 100 feet
of the FSSP.
DO NOT smoke or allow smoking during refueling operations.
DO NOT allow fuel to drip onto hot surfaces.
DO NOT refuel equipment while its engine is running.
DO NOT allow spilled fuel to come into contact with exposed skin.
ALWAYS wear gloves when cleaning up a fuel spill.
DO NOT allow spilled fuel to get into eyes. ALWAYS wear goggles
when cleaning up any fuel spill.
(4) Large Spills. The first thing to do is stop the flow of fuel if possible. At a permanent installation or large temporary
refueling point where there is a fire department or fire brigade, call the fire fighters immediately and stop operations in the
area. As soon as the fire assistance has been called, the actions described below should be performed as necessary:
(a) Personnel. It may be necessary to have all personnel leave a vehicle if the spill is at or near it. No one other
than authorized personnel should move through the spill area. If anyone gets fuel on his clothes, he should take
them off and wash them with soap and water. Any person whose clothes are on fire should roll or be rolled on the
ground to put out the fire or be wrapped in a blanket to smother the flames.
(b) Mobile Refueling Equipment. This equipment may be the largest single source of fuel near the spill. If the
fuel spill has not caught fire, starting the engine of a refueler or other vehicle could supply the spark that would
ignite the spill or vapors. The decision on what procedure is least hazardous -- driving the refueler away or not
starting the engine -- must be made on the spot by the person in charge. If the vehicle engine is running, normal
practice is to drive the vehicle away from the spill unless this would pose an unacceptable risk to the driver.
(c) Aircraft. If an aircraft in the spill area has its engine running at the time of the spill, usually it should lift off out
of the spill area. The heat of the engines can cause the spill to ignite. The rotor or prop wash from an aircraft can
spread the vapor hazard to an area there ignition sources may be present, thus increasing the danger. It can also
cause problems by dissipating fire fighting agents.
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