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SECTION 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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Working With Fuels and Electrical Energy
Prevent Explosions and Fires
Fuels and their vapors will explode or burn, if ignited. Spilled or
leaking fuels cause vapors. Even filling customer tanks will cause
potentially dangerous vapors in the vicinity of the dispenser or
island.
DEF is non-flammable. Therefore, explosion and fire safety
warnings do not apply to DEF fluid lines.
No Open Fire
Open flames from matches, lighters, welding torches or
other sources can ignite fuels and their vapors.
No Sparks - No Smoking
Sparks from starting vehicles, starting or using power tools,
burning cigarettes, cigars or pipes can also ignite fuels and their
vapors. Static electricity, including an electrostatic charge on your
body, can cause a spark sufficient to ignite fuel vapors. Every time
you get out of a vehicle, touch the metal of your vehicle, to
discharge any electrostatic charge before you approach the
dispenser island.
Working Alone
It is highly recommended that someone who is capable of rendering
first aid be present during servicing. Familiarize yourself with
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) methods, if you work with or
around high voltages. This information is available from the
American Red Cross. Always advise the station personnel about
where you will be working, and caution them not to activate power
while you are working on the equipment. Use the OSHA Lockout/
Tagout procedures. If you are not familiar with this requirement,
refer to this information in the service manual and OSHA
documentation.
Working With Electricity Safely
Ensure that you use safe and established practices in working with
electrical devices. Poorly wired devices may cause a fire, explosion
or electrical shock. Ensure that grounding connections are properly
made. Take care that sealing devices and compounds are in place.
Ensure that you do not pinch wires when replacing covers. Follow
OSHA Lockout/Tagout requirements. Station employees and service
contractors need to understand and comply with this program
completely to ensure safe
ty while the
equipment is down.
Hazardous Materials
Some materials present inside electronic enclosures may present a
health hazard if not handled correctly. Ensure that you clean hands
after handling equipment. Do not place any equipment in the mouth.
The pump/dispenser contains a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer.
WARNING
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The pump/dispenser contains a chemical known to the State
of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
WARNING
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In an Emergency
Inform Emergency Personnel
Compile the following information and inform emergency
personnel:
• Location of accident (for example, address, front/back of
building, and so on)
• Nature of accident (for example, possible heart attack, run over
by car, burns, and so on)
• Age of victim(for example, baby, teenager, middle-age, elderly)
• Whether or not victim has received first aid (for example,
stopped bleeding by pressure, and so on)
• Whether or not a victim has vomited (for example, if swallowed
or inhaled something, and so on).
Gasoline/DEF ingested may cause unconsciousness
and burns to internal organs. Do not induce vomiting.
Keep airway open.
Oxygen may be needed at scene. Seek medical
advice immediately.
DEF generates ammonia gas at higher temperatures. When
opening enclosed panels, allow the unit to air out to avoid
breathing vapors.
If respiratory difficulties develop, move victim away from source
of exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention.
WARNING
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WARNING
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Gasoline inhaled may cause unconsciousness and
burns to lips, mouth and lungs.
Keep airway open.
Seek medical advice immediately.
WARNING
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Gasoline/DEF spilled in eyes may cause burns to eye
tissue.
Irrigate eyes with water for approximately
15 minutes.
Seek medical advice immediately.
WARNING
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Gasoline/DEF spilled on skin may cause burns.
Wash area thoroughly with clear water.
Seek medical advice immediately.
WARNING
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DEF is mildly corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are
close to the work location. Seek medical advice/recommended
treatment if DEF spills into eyes.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT
: Oxygen may be needed at scene if gasoline has been
ingested or inhaled. Seek medical advice immediately.
Lockout/Tagout
Lockout/Tagout covers servicing and maintenance of machines and
equipment in which the unexpected energization or start-up of the
machine(s) or equipment or release of stored energy could cause
injury to employees or personnel. Lockout/Tagout applies to all
mechanical, hydraulic, chemical, or other energy, but does not cover
electrical hazards. Subpart S of 29 CFR Part 1910 - Electrical
Hazards, 29 CFR Part 1910.333 contains
specific Lockout/Tagout
provision for electrical hazards.
