Safe Job Procedures

SJP-028 Fueling Equipment

Hazards

PPE Required

Tools/Material

Additional Requirements (if any)

Fire / explosion

Spills

Slips/falls

Gloves

Eye Protection

Spill kit on fuel truck

Spill Kit on all mobile equipment

Training Requirements

WHMIS

Safe Work Practices

Supervisors/Foremen:

  • Ensure materials, equipment and manpower are in place to comply with these safe work practices and job procedure
  • Address all safety concerns that may arise while performing this procedure.
  • Ensure all required permits are in place

Employees:

  • Follow all safe work practices and job procedure.
  • Wear proper fall protection equipment when necessary.
  • Report any incidents, accidents or near misses to supervisor.

Do:

  • Ensure stationary storage fuel tanks are vented and kept clear of buildings, and if not buried, should be grounded.
  • Carry gasoline in a closed container, which is adequately vented.
  • Inspect the tanks daily for leaks and ensure that the static chain is attached.
  • Keep the metal fill nozzle in contact with the lip of the tank to eliminate any static accumulation.
  • Take care not to over fill any equipment tanks.
  • Use three point system when climbing on or off equipment.

Do Not:

  • Smoke while fuelling is in progress.
  • Allow open fires, welding, etc. in the fuelling zones.
  • Fuel equipment before it is shut off.
Safe Job Procedure
  1. When approaching equipment for refueling ensure both the Swamper and Operator see you and signal you to enter area.
  2. Drive close to equipment to be fuelled.
  3. Shut off fuel truck if not required to run pump.
  4. Have Operator shut off equipment and set attachment to rest.
  5. Insure proper grounding of fuel truck and equipment.
  6. Turn on fuel pump and remove nozzle.
  7. If helper is available climb onto equip and have some one hand you nozzle.
  8. If no one around attach rope to nozzle climb onto equipment and pull nozzle up with rope.
  9. Remove fuel cap, insert nozzle and squeeze trigger, wait till tank is full release trigger.
  10. Ether hand nozzle down or lower with rope.
  11. Climb off equipment, shut off pump store nozzle.

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