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Risk of Fire
Hazard
What could happen
How to prevent it
Attempting to
fill the fuel tank
while the engine
is running
Fuel and fuel vapours can become
ignited by coming in contact
with hot components such as the
muffler, engine exhaust gases, or
from an electrical spark.
Turn engine off and allow it to
cool before adding fuel to the
tank. Equip area of operation
with a fire extinguisher
certified to handle fuel fires.
Sparks, fire, hot
objects
Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other
hot objects can cause fuel or fuel
vapours to ignite.
Add fuel to tank in well
ventilated area. Make sure
there are no sources of ignition
near the generator.
Improper storage
of fuel
Improperly stored fuel could
lead to accidental ignition. Fuel
improperly secured could get into
the hands of children or other
unqualified persons.
Store fuel in an approved
container designed to hold
fuel. Store container in secure
location to prevent use by
others.
Inadequate
ventilation for
generator
Materials placed against or near
the generator or operating the
generator in areas where the
temperature exceeds 40°C.
ambient (such as storage rooms
or garages) can interfere with
its proper ventilation features
causing overheating and possible
ignition of the materials or
buildings.
Operate generator in a clean,
dry, well ventilated area.
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT
INDOORS OR IN ANY
CONFINED AREA.
Overfilling the
fuel tank - fuel
spillage
Spilled fuel and its vapours can
become ignited from hot surfaces
or sparks.
Use care in filling the tank to
avoid spilling fuel. Make sure
fuel cap is secured tightly and
check engine for fuel leaks
before starting engine. Move
generator away from refuelling
area or any spillage before
starting engine. Allow for fuel
expansion. Never refuel with
the engine running.
RISK ASSESSMENTS
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