An Emergency Response Guidebook is always a good item to have available. Safety cones, warning signs, and even warning lights on your vehicle, all items to help block off and control traffic. Other considerations: Check for tripping, slipping, overhead, or spill hazards, especially if you are using a 5- gallon test measure and walking it to the UST to return the product. No smoking should be a given, and also any other possible sources of ignition. Remember proper lifting when moving your test measure, and make sure to avoid prolong exposure to the inhalation of gas vapors. Make sure to open both sides of the dispenser that you are testing. Besides checking for loos wires, broken parts, ad leaks, this also helps with the dissipation of vapors. Avoid “switch loading” which is the loading of a low vapor product such as diesel fuel, or kerosene into a test measure that contains a higher vapor product such as gasoline. It recommended to test diesel fuel first, then gasoline, but having a test measure for two different products is always a better idea. Make sure you are grounded. Use a metal funnel and test measure. Taking a few extra minutes to make sure you are doing you inspection safely and correctly can really make a big difference in your life. Accidents can happen quickly and being careful can save you and others from serious injury. When you take the time to do things properly, you help prevent accidents and keep yourself and other safe.
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