Refueling Equipment (Spanish)
Course Description:
Whether using diesel, gasoline, or other flammable liquids, refueling equipment is a necessary part of each construction project. Following safe refueling procedures is critical in ensuring your safety, as well as the safety of your coworkers. This course will cover safe refueling techniques, as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, regulations for the safe handling of these potentially dangerous substances including 29 CFR 1926.152 – “Flammable liquids” and 29 CFR 1910.1200 “Hazard Communication Standard”.
This session is intended for employees who work with construction machinery and refuel equipment.
Ya sea que se utilice diésel, gasolina u otros líquidos inflamables, el reabastecimiento de equipos es una parte necesaria de cada proyecto de construcción. Seguir procedimientos seguros de reabastecimiento es fundamental para garantizar su seguridad, así como la seguridad de sus compañeros de trabajo. Este curso cubrirá técnicas seguras de reabastecimiento, así como las regulaciones de la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional, o OSHA, para el manejo seguro de estas sustancias potencialmente peligrosas, incluyendo 29 CFR 1926.152 – “Líquidos inflamables” y 29 CFR 1910.1200 “Norma de Comunicación de Peligros”.
Esta sesión está destinada a los empleados que trabajan con maquinaria de construcción y reabastecen equipos.
Why “Refueling Equipment (Spanish)” Matters:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Know the hazardous liquids you will be working with
- How to properly dispense liquid fuel
- Know the location of appropriate refueling areas and where to store liquid fuels
- Control fuel spills and how to protect yourself against potential fires and explosions
- Understand important OSHA regulations and how they protect you
Al finalizar este curso, el participante será capaz de:
- Describir los peligros de los líquidos inflamables
- Identificar los factores que determinan el grado de riesgo de incendio o explosión
- Reconocer posibles fuentes de ignición
- Describir formas de prevenir incendios y explosiones
- Explicar el procedimiento para reabastecer el tanque
- Describir formas de prevenir derrames
- Almacene combustibles inflamables de forma segura
- Responder adecuadamente durante incendios y emergencias médicas
Key Points:
- Know why liquid fuels can cause life-threatening situations, and know how to prevent them.
- Take the time to learn about the fuels that you work with and know how to safely handle them.
- Respect the process of refueling—always work thoughtfully and carefully.
- Practice safe procedures when it comes to storing, handling, and dispensing the fuels that you use.
- Understand the importance of preventing and reacting to costly spills.
- Know how to respond to emergencies if they occur, such as fires or contamination.
- Always adhere to OSHA regulations, which are in place to ensure a safe work environment.
