Bob
13th July 2004, 23:57
Shell Singapore is taking no risks in terms of what you can and can’t do on their petrol station forecourts. They have come up with a comprehensive list of dos and don’ts as part their “Think Safe, Stay Safe” campaign.
On the list, which addresses various concerns, is a recommendation that motorists do not use their mobile 'Dropping a mobile phone, switching it on or off, answering calls or sending messages may cause sparks. This may ignite petrol vapour,' one of the pointers reads.
A Shell spokesman added that any battery-powered equipment can pose a fire risk at the pumps.
An entire section is devoted to static build-up 'Do not re-enter your vehicle during refuelling - stay outside,' Shell advises, adding that if you must get back into your car, be sure to discharge any static that may have built up by touching any metallic surface - other than the fuel nozzle.’
The spokesman added 'We believe that customers' ignorance contributes to unsafe refuelling practices at stations. These include smoking, refuelling with the engine running, motorcyclists refuelling while sitting on their bikes, and using cellphones while refuelling.'
On the list, which addresses various concerns, is a recommendation that motorists do not use their mobile 'Dropping a mobile phone, switching it on or off, answering calls or sending messages may cause sparks. This may ignite petrol vapour,' one of the pointers reads.
A Shell spokesman added that any battery-powered equipment can pose a fire risk at the pumps.
An entire section is devoted to static build-up 'Do not re-enter your vehicle during refuelling - stay outside,' Shell advises, adding that if you must get back into your car, be sure to discharge any static that may have built up by touching any metallic surface - other than the fuel nozzle.’
The spokesman added 'We believe that customers' ignorance contributes to unsafe refuelling practices at stations. These include smoking, refuelling with the engine running, motorcyclists refuelling while sitting on their bikes, and using cellphones while refuelling.'