1.4.
General fuel safety.
1.4.1.
Fuel Safety additional information can be obtained from the Health and Safety Executive.
1.4.2.
All fuels are Flammable.
1.4.3.
Keep away from all ignition sources i.e. heaters, lamps, sparks from grinding or welding.
1.4.4.
DO NOT carry out hot work on tanks that have contained fuel is extremely dangerous
and should not be carried out.
1.4.5.
Keep work area clean and tidy.
1.4.6.
Clean up all spills promptly using correct methods i.e. absorbent granules and a lidded bin.
1.4.7.
Dispose of waste fuels correctly.
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1.3.
Carbon Monoxide
1.3.1.
Carbon monoxide is a colourless and odourless. Breathing in this gas can cause
death as well as serious long term health problems such as brain damage.
1.3.2.
The symptoms of Carbon monoxide poisoning can include the following;
1.3.2.1.
Headaches, Dizziness, Nausea, Breathlessness, Collapsing or Loss of
consciousness.
1.3.2.2.
Carbon monoxide symptoms are similar to flu, food poisoning, viral infections
and simply tiredness. That’s why it’s quite common for people to mistake this
kind of poisoning for something else.
1.3.3.
To avoid Carbon monoxide poisoning
DO NOT
Use Petrol/Diesel powered
equipment in an enclosed area or a moving vehicle.
1.3.4.
If you think you or someone around you has been affected by carbon
monoxide poisoning you must take the following action;
1.3.4.1.
Get fresh air immediately.
1.3.4.2. If you have used indoors open doors and windows, turn off machine
and leave the affected area.
1.3.4.3.
See your doctor immediately or go to hospital - let them know that you
suspect carbon monoxide poisoning.
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