Safety On The Job: Six Steps To Adopting A Culture Of Safety
Turf Editors
You Can’t Change Prices, But You Can Practice Fuel Safety
July Is Fuel Safety Month Gas prices are continuing to rise, but turf professionals still have a job to do, building and maintaining America’s yards, golf courses, parks, and green spaces. During Fuel Safety Month in July, Scepter is reminding lawn and landscape professionals to stay safe while pumping and using fuel. “Gas prices are high, but pros will still be using gas, diesel, and kerosene to run their equipment, and accidents can still happen,” said Dan Marshall, VP of marketing and business development for Scepter, the leader in fuel containers. “It’s important to follow basic fuel safety practices, at the pump, at home, and on weekend adventures.” To help people stay safe around fuel, Scepter offers some tips: Never use gas to start grills or a bonfire, kill pests, or as a cleaning agent. Never smoke near a fuel container or place it near an open flame, even if it’s empty. Gas fumes are invisible and are still potentially dangerous. One spark can cause gasoline vapors to ignite. Keep children and pets away from fuel pumps, fuel containers, and running equipment. Use the right container: red for gasoline, blue for kerosene, yellow for diesel. Inspect your fuel containers for leaks or cracks before each fill-up. If there are any signs of aging, carefully dispose of the container and purchase a new one. Do not remove or alter the Flame Mitigation Device inside the opening of the fuel container in any way. Place fuel containers on the ground during filling ...
You Can’t Change Prices, But You Can Practice Fuel Safety
July Is Fuel Safety Month Gas prices are continuing to rise, but turf professionals still have a job to do, building and maintaining America’s yards, golf courses, parks, and green spaces. During Fuel Safety Month in July, Scepter is reminding lawn and landscape professionals to stay safe while pumping and using fuel. “Gas prices are high, but pros will still be using gas, diesel, and kerosene to run their equipment, and accidents can still happen,” said Dan Marshall, VP of marketing and business development for Scepter, the leader in fuel containers. “It’s important to follow basic fuel safety practices, at the pump, at home, and on weekend adventures.” To help people stay safe around fuel, Scepter offers some tips: Never use gas to start grills or a bonfire, kill pests, or as a cleaning agent. Never smoke near a fuel container or place it near an open flame, even if it’s empty. Gas fumes are invisible and are still potentially dangerous. One spark can cause gasoline vapors to ignite. Keep children and pets away from fuel pumps, fuel containers, and running equipment. Use the right container: red for gasoline, blue for kerosene, yellow for diesel. Inspect your fuel containers for leaks or cracks before each fill-up. If there are any signs of aging, carefully dispose of the container and purchase a new one. Do not remove or alter the Flame Mitigation Device inside the opening of the fuel container in any way. Place fuel containers on the ground during filling ...
