What should you do to prevent spills during refuelling?

• A. Prevent spills and clean spills promptly
• B. Spills are acceptable
• C. Cover spills with a cloth
• D. Only refill outdoors in sunlight

Answer: (A)

Preventing spills and cleaning them up promptly is essential because fuel spills create fire, slip, and environmental hazards, and they waste fuel. The best practice is to handle fueling with care so spills don’t occur in the first place: use proper fittings and connections, avoid overfilling, keep ignition sources away, and have a spill kit or absorbent material ready to catch drips. If a spill does happen, stop fueling, contain the spill immediately, and clean it up using appropriate absorbents, then dispose of contaminated material safely and report any leaks or damage before continuing. Spills are not acceptable, covering spills with a cloth is unsafe, and refuelling outdoors in sunlight doesn’t address the need to prevent and promptly clean up spills.