Hazards Identified
Fire, explosion, spillage of toxic substance, slipping

Hazard-Specific Personal Protective Equipment
Eye protection

Hazard-Specific Training
Fire extinguisher familiarization
Awareness of this Safe Work Practice

Safe Work Practice

• Ensure a proper fire extinguisher and eyewash are readily accessible.
• Use only CSA or UL approved containers.
• Inspect container, caps, vents, hoses and nozzles regularly for leaks.
• The contents of portable containers shall be clearly indicated on the container.
• Check MSDS for proper grounding procedures if decanting (pouring from one container to another) the product.
• Ensure no smoking or sources of ignition within 3 metres (10 feet) of the fuel transfer.
• Fuel transfer should be carefully attended at all times.
• Take care not to overfill the container. Consider volume expansion due to warmer temperatures.
• Use nozzles, pouring spouts or funnels to help avoid spillage.
• All spills must be cleaned up or reported to the dispatcher/base person/supervisor.
• Do not refuel portable equipment or containers in truck boxes with molded box liners.
• Ensure portable containers are located outside the passenger compartment and are secured against movement when transporting.
• Ensure conditions are not filled while sitting in the plastic liner of a pickup truck.

Regulations, Standards and References
Occupational Safety General Regulations, section 50