Standard Procedures

2.4.4 Spills & Mixing of Product

The best way to avoid a spill or mixing of products is to check all the available means of identifying the correct storage tank in which to put the product. Examples: Ask the store manager, study the paperwork for the load, and check for tank color-coding.

IMPORTANT: WHEN IN DOUBT, CALL YOUR TERMINAL MANAGER OR DISPATCHER. Find out the correct information—NEVER GUESS.

Handling Products Mixes

  1. Immediately shut off all valves.
  2. If you discover an accidental mix of product, especially gasoline into Kerosene, stop all sales of product out of that tank immediately by whatever means necessary (ex: locking – use tie straps, bagging or blocking pump). Notify the clerk or manager as quickly as possible.
  3. Call your Terminal Manager or Dispatcher for specific directions.

​ **Extremely Important**
Gauge all tanks and record readings accurately.

Handling Product Spills

  1. Shut off all valves.
  2. Immediately, clear the hazardous area of all unauthorized persons.
  3. Eliminate any source of fire.
  4. Use the oil spill materials in your truck specified to contain the spill.
  5. Call your Terminal Manager or Dispatcher.
  6. Call the appropriate emergency authorities (fire, police, etc.) if necessary.
  7. Keep people away from the contaminated area.
  8. Do not discuss the incident with anyone except your Terminal Manager, dispatcher, or someone in a supervisory capacity at Reliable Tank Line.
  9. Cooperate with emergency personnel but do NOT endanger yourself.
AST Safety

Take the guess-work out of using tank charts

The Using Tank Charts short-course on our Safety Culture platform helps take the guess-work out of fuel deliveries into both underground or above-ground storage tanks. The lessons are set-up to benefit to BOTH new and experienced professional fuel haulers in avoiding overfills.

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