Hi,

This does not appear to be all here, but all that came to me is here.

Cliff
*************

Since everyone that works for PS has a cell phone hanging out of their

ear,

thought you might find this of interest and hopefully, helpful. This was

forwarded to me by our local fire chief.

Subject: Mobile Phone Safety





I was surprised by some of the following facts.


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 web sites 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 e-mail from Pat

Cabiling who works at Chevron Texaco's Richmond Refinery.


To sum it up, here are the:


Four Rules for Safe Refueling