Staunton District Highway Scanner - November 2023

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WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD 4 NOVEMBER <strong>2023</strong>
FOCUS ON SAFETY DON’T FUEL THE FIRE As cold weather settles in, be extra careful around fueling stations to avoid fires ignited by static electricity. As the “fire triangle” on this page shows, three things are required to start a fire: oxygen, fuel, and a source of heat or ignition. When you’re filling up the tank of your VDOT or personal vehicle, two of those three (oxygen and fuel) are always present. It’s essential to avoid introducing the ignition source – such as a spark from static electricity. Colder air holds less moisture, so it’s more likely to generate a static discharge. That’s why you often get a mild shock when you touch something after walking across a carpet during the colder months of the year. Here are some tips for preventing fires at the fueling island: » Ground yourself! Before reaching for the fuel nozzle, touch a metal surface such as the side of your vehicle. » While fueling, avoid re-entering the vehicle. If you must, then be sure to re-establish your “ground” before touching the fuel nozzle. » Keep the nozzle in contact with your vehicle’s filler neck or the fuel container » Before filling a fuel container, always place it on the ground – never inside a vehicle or in pickup truck bed. If a fire does start while you’re fueling, DO NOT remove the nozzle from the tank. Stop fueling and allow the fire to burn itself out. These types of fires actually feed off vapors and will burn out quickly if the fuel nozzle remains in the tank. 5 SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER JULY 2020 <strong>2023</strong> 2020 5
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