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Mowing and Trimming Safety - 13

Safe Fueling Procedures

Gasoline and other fuels are ammable. Follow safe fueling proce-

dures to help reduce the risk of fuel ignition.

4Always shut o the engine and wait at least 5 minutes for the

engine to cool before refueling.

4Use only approved fuel containers and store in a well ventilated

area, away from direct sunlight.

4Never smoke or have an open ame near fuel.

4Touch the fuel nozzle to the machine before removing the fuel

cap to prevent a static spark from igniting the fuel.

4Use a funnel or a non-spill nozzle when fueling to reduce

spillage.

4Keep the nozzle or funnel in contact with the fuel tank

while lling.

4Wipe up all spills immediately, before starting the engine.

4Never clean your hands with gasoline. Use a nonammable

solvent instead.

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that

can poison and kill. Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache,

nausea, weakness, dizziness, and the loss of consciousness. To avoid

CO poisoning, operate all equipment outdoors. If you must work

indoors, make sure there is adequate ventilation to prevent exposure

to CO.

Summary of OSHA Accident Inspection 002841710

The operator of a riding mower attempted to refuel the mower

he had been using. As he was lling the gas tank, some gasoline

ignited as it spilled onto the hot motor. The employee suered

rst degree burns to his face and forearms.

Always shut o engine and wait at least 5 minutes

for it to cool before fueling.

Accident Report

Employee Burned When Gas Ignites

To Properly Fill Fuel Containers:

1. Set the container on the ground.

2. Touch the nozzle to the container before

removing the container lid.

3. Keep the nozzle in contact with the container

while lling.

4. Don’t ll to the brim. Leave room for

expansion. Portable containers and gas

tanks should be lled ¾ full.

5. To reduce the chance of static sparks, do not ll

containers in the bed of a pickup or in a car.

Summary of OSHA Accident Inspection 123812240

An employee was working on a lawn tractor with the engine running

inside a garage. He was overcome by carbon monoxide and died.

Make sure there is adequate ventilation when

equipment is run inside a building.

Accident Report

Employee Dies of CO Poisoning

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