Section 3: General Safety
Safety Procedures
2019 BATT Diesel/Jet Fuel Operations Manual
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Section 3: General Safety
Safety Procedures
Common Safety Rules
The handling of petroleum fuels is a potentially dangerous operation. The following rules should always be
observed:
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Keep fueling site free of debris and flammable material.
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Observe all normal safety practices such as a strict “no smoking” rule.
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Collect all intentional spillage in a container and discard safely.
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Keep all unnecessary personnel off site.
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Use grounding and bonding devices where applicable.
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Have a fire extinguisher staffed during refuelling and defuelling.
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Do not pack and ship containers with fuel residue inside.
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Keep fitting connections locked.
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Fill/drain valve(s) must be closed and locked except during fueling and defueling opera-
tions.
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Vent valve(s) must be closed and locked except during fueling operation.
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Before and during fueling and discharging operations, the BATT, the aircraft, tanker
truck, pumps, hoses, loading facility and operator must be bonded.
