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thanks for your reply. I didn't realize that it was a myth, it sounded
plausible to me.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kent Rollins" <kentr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <realtraders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: [RT] Off topic, cell phone danger
> 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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