Which of the following actions is part of basic fueling safety practices?

• A. Turn off engines, avoid smoking, ventilate, avoid spills, and clean up spills if they occur.
• B. Keep engines running and light a cigarette while fueling.
• C. Ventilate the area after fueling is complete.
• D. Ignore spills and continue fueling.

Answer: (A)

Fueling safety hinges on removing ignition sources and controlling vapors and spills. Turning off engines removes a potential spark or heat source. Not smoking during fueling eliminates a common ignition risk. Ventilating the area helps disperse flammable vapors so they don’t accumulate in the workspace. Avoiding spills and cleaning them up promptly reduces the chance of a fire and minimizes environmental and health hazards to everyone nearby. The other options aren’t safe: keeping engines running or lighting a cigarette during fueling greatly increases fire risk; ventilating only after fueling misses the ongoing need to keep vapors down; and ignoring spills can lead to ignition or contamination.