IAGC LAND GEOPHYSICAL SAFETY MANUAL Edition 9 ... - CGISS

metal or polyethylene. An automatic vent should be built into the handle, whichreacts to changes in pressure and releases instantly when pouring. The vent shouldseal tight when the container is tipped over. A retractable pour spout should be fittedthat has a filter and a flame arrester.4) Label all containers as to their contents. Provide Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS) for each hazardous product and post near product storage areas.5) Areas used for storage of fuels, kerosene, solvents and other flammable liquidshould clearly be marked as no smoking areas and as a hazardous area.6) Use caution when discarding oily and greasy rags. Noncompatible petroleumproducts create a reaction that generates heat and can cause a fire.7) Place discarded matches, cigarette butts and other smoking materials in ashtrays orsuitable containers only after ensuring they are completely extinguished. Designatedno smoking areas should be posted with signs or other forms of notification.8) When entering areas with tall or dried grass and/or wooded areas, check theundercarriage of your vehicle often for any trash, twigs, leaves, limbs, or grass. Turnthe vehicle off, set the emergency brake and remove any of these items that are nearthe exhaust systems, especially around the manifold or catalytic converter. Weargloves to prevent injury to the hands when removing these items. Park the vehicle inthe clearest ground area available and try not to park in high grass or over largeground foliage accumulations. Keep a close watch on the vehicle when parkedand/or when driving through these areas. Be prepared to extinguish a fire as quicklyas possible.Page 30 of 136