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>From the PEI.org website:
An e-mail is circulating that did not originate from PEI or API.
Remarks regarding cellular phones, victim gender and footwear are
inaccurate. Only refueling fires that appear to be started by static
electrical discharge are detailed in our report. It does not pertain to
cellular telephones. In fact PEI has never been able to document a single
refueling incident caused by a cell phone.
Thanks for posting yet another urban myth to the list Ira.
Kent
----- Original Message -----
From: Ira
To: real traders
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 2:24 PM
Subject: [RT] Off topic, cell phone danger
thought that this might be of interest.
Mobile Phone Safety
The Shell Oil Company recently issued a warning after three incidents in
which mobile phones (cell phones) ignited fumes during fueling
operations.
In the first case, the phone was placed on the car's trunk lid during
fueling; it rang and the ensuing fire destroyed the car and the gasoline
pump.
In the second, an individual suffered severe burns to their face when
fumes ignited as they answered a call while refueling their car.
And in the third, an individual suffered burns to the thigh and groin as
fumes ignited when the phone, which was in their pocket, rang while they
were fueling their car.
You should know that:
- Mobile Phones can ignite fuel or fumes
-Mobile phones that light up when switched on or when they ring release
enough energy to provide a spark for ignition
-Mobile phones should not be used in filling stations, or when fueling lawn
mowers, boat! , etc.
-Mobile phones should not be used, or should be turned off, around other
materials that generate flammable or explosive fumes or dust, i.e.
solvents, chemicals, gases, grain dust, etc.)
Another related topic for safe refueling regarding static electricity
causing fires at gas pumps...please pass on. Also included are some
websites for more information CELL PHONES CAUSING REFUELING FIRES FYI:
Hopefully, most of you have heard that it's unsafe to smoke or use your
cell phone while pumping gas. Now there's another safety warning you
should know about concerning static electricity. Below is an email from
Pat Cabiling who works at ChevronTexaco's Richmond Refinery.
To sum it up, here are the: Four Rules for Safe Refueling
1) Turn off engine
2) Don't smoke
3) Don't use your cell phone - leave it inside the vehicle or turn it off
4) Don't re-enter your vehicle during fueling
Bob Renkes of Petroleum Equipment Institute is working on a campaign to
try and make people aware of fires as a result of "static electricity" at
gas pumps. His company has researched 150 cases of these fires.
His results were very surprising:
1) Out of 150 cases, almost all of them were women.
2) Almost all cases involved the person getting back in their vehicle
while the nozzle was still pumping gas, when finished and they went back
to pull the nozzle out the fire started, as a result of static.
3) Most had on rubber-soled shoes.
4) Most men never get back in their vehicle until completely finished.
This is why they are seldom involved in these types of fires.
5) Don't ever use cell phones when pumping gas
6) It is the vapors that come out of the gas that cause the fire, when
connected with static charges.
7) There were 29 fires where the vehicle was reentered and the nozzle was
touched during refueling from a variety of makes and models. Some
resulting in extensive damage to the vehicle, to the station, and to the
customer.
8) Seventeen fires that occurred before, during or immediately after the
gas cap was removed and before fueling began.
Mr. Renkes stresses to NEVER get back into your vehicle while filling it
with gas.
If you absolutely HAVE to get in your vehicle while the gas is pumping,
make sure you get out, close the door TOUCHING THE METAL, before you ever
pull the nozzle out. This way the static from your body will be discharged
before you ever
remove the nozzle.
As I mentioned earlier, The Petroleum Equipment Institute, along with
several other companies now, are really trying to make the public aware
of this danger.
You can find out more information by going to http://www.pei.org .
Once here, click in the center of the screen where it says "Stop Static".
I ask you to please send this information to ALL your family and friends,
especially those who have kids in the car with them while pumping gas.
If this were to happen to them, they may not be able to get the children
out
in time.
Thanks for passing this along.
Pat Cabiling-Chevrontexaco USA RFMS Richmond California Refinery Phone:
(510) 242-1454 Email: ppca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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