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Subject: SHELL OIL COMMENTS..
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>
> 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 s hould 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.)
>
> 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, they went back to
> pull the nozzle out and the fire started, as a result of static.
> 3) Most had on rubber-soled shoes.
> 4) Most men never get back in their vehicle unt il 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 re-entered and the nozzle was
> touched during refueling from a variety of makes and models. Some
> resulted in extensive damage to the vehicle, to the station, and to the
> customer.
> 8) Seventeen fires 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 in formation 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.
>
>
>
>
> 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 s hould 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.)
>
> 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, they went back to
> pull the nozzle out and the fire started, as a result of static.
> 3) Most had on rubber-soled shoes.
> 4) Most men never get back in their vehicle unt il 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 re-entered and the nozzle was
> touched during refueling from a variety of makes and models. Some
> resulted in extensive damage to the vehicle, to the station, and to the
> customer.
> 8) Seventeen fires 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 in formation 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.
>
>
