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1-10 Specific Safety Hazards - Cont'd.
1-10.13
WARNING
EXHAUST FUMES
The pumps 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 absolutely mandatory.
1-10.14
WARNING
MOVING PARTS
Engines and pumps have fast moving parts that can damage hands, feet etc. Take special care while in
operation.
1-10.15
WARNING
HOSE WHIP
Weight down free hose ends and loops with sand bags. Leave hose in fuel dispensing area in a
relatively straight stretched-out condition rather than coiled or tangled. Hose may tend to move rapidly
or whip when pressure changes and can injure personnel.
1-10.16
WARNING
CLEAN OPERATING AREAS
Keep operating areas cleaned up and picked up. Remove any unnecessary equipment, trash, large
rocks etc. Such can be tripped over during the rush of operation and cause personal injury.
1-10.17
WARNING
FUEL AIR MIXTURES
Any mixture of fuel vapor or fuel droplets in air is potentially explosive. Air in contact with a fuel surface
is potentially explosive or as a minimum flammable. Treat such conditions as hazardous and eliminate
the cause immediately.
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