GASOLINE—or any flammable liquid—is a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde…a tricky, two-faced character found in almost every plant and home. Harnessed properly, gasoline serves as a vital source of energy. Treated carelessly, it is an explosive monster turned loose!
What ignites and causes these lethal blasts? At the filling station, you’ve noticed gasoline vapors shimmering from the pump nozzle like heat waves on hot concrete. It’s these vapors that are explosive, and they really travel! Flashes have occurred over 200 feet away from the gasoline source. Vapors are present with all flammable liquids, to some extent, so all are potentially dangerous.
If you’ve never been burned by a flammable liquid, we hope it’s due to good sense rather than good luck. Luck is fickle! Rely only on good sense by using the following precautions when handling ALL flammables.
These practical rules will enable us to enjoy the valuable services of our friend, Dr. Jekyll…while keeping the vicious monster, Mr. Hyde, imprisoned behind the bars of common sense, for good.
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