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TM 10-4930-243-13&P
2-13. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
WARNINGS
Spilled fuel creates a flammable. vapor-air mixture and fire can take place. Stop refueling
immediately if fuel spill occurs. Refer to FM 10-68, Petroleum Supply Point Equipment and
Operations.
Fuel on clothing can be fatal if ignited by a static discharge. If fuel gets on your clothes, leave the
refueling area as soon as possible and wet clothes with water before taking them off. In extreme
cold conditions, clothes should not be wet; instead ground yourself to a piece of grounded
equipment by taking hold of it before taking off the clothes. Wash skin with warm soapy water.
a. If spillage of fuel occurs, immediately stop fuel servicing operations.
b. On improved (hard) surfaces, call for a wash down truck to reduce the rate of vaporization.
c. On unimproved (soft) surfaces, cover the areas with dry soil to reduce its rate of vaporization.
d. Notify your supervisor.
e. Avoid getting fuel on the body or clothing If clothing becomes saturated with fuel, remove the clothing and wash
body with hot soapy water.
2-14. NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, AND CHEMICAL (NBC) DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES.
NOTE
Detailed decontamination procedures can be found in FM 3-3, FM 3-4, and FM 3-5.
a. General. The following emergency procedures can be followed until field NBC Decontamination Facilities are
available. Assigned operators will assist the supporting NBC unit.
b.
Emergency Procedure. If NBC attack is known or suspected, mask at once and perform the following:
(1)
Stop dispensing fuel.
(2) Do not disconnect the CCR nozzle.
(3) Have decontamination done on the equipment before resuming operation.
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