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The Prez Sez
Hello, and Happy August.
I can't believe that August and soon fall is already upon us, especially
for those members that continue to return to Minnesota; guys, it's already
winter up there!
We've already made great
strides toward our Christmas Party; it will be at the Golden China at 220
w Fry Blvd on the 5th of December at 7 PM. It will be a great time for
all concerned.
Now, for this month's
safety message, I'll dig up an oldie but goody. More of our folks are flying
with gas these days, and even when you fill up your lawn mower can, this
applies.
Do Not Fill Gas Cans
in Pickup Trucks With Bed Liners. You are at risk of serious injury or
even death if you fill gas cans that are sitting in the bed of a pickup
truck with a bed liner. Chevron USA has reported several instances
of metal gas cans exploding while being filled in the backs of pickup trucks
at service stations. At least 23 injuries or deaths have resulted. |
In a warning published in Chevron’s Marketing Bulletin 36-1904, Chevron
said that the insulating effect of the plastic liners found in the back
of many pickup trucks prevents the static charge generated by gasoline
flowing into a metal can from grounding. As the charge builds, it can create
a static spark between the can and the gas nozzle resulting in an explosion
or fire.
Although it has been
suggested that placing a rubber mat under the can while it remains in the
pickup bed may eliminate the danger, there is at least one report that
this is ineffective. Consequently, it is not a recommended safety precaution.
Chevron USA advises
workers to place cans on the ground, away from vehicles and people, when
filling them to minimize the danger of fire and explosion.
As I recall, this bulletin
came from Chevron USA.
Until next month, take
care and fly safe!
Bill. |
Club Meeting
The next meeting of
the MMRCC is scheduled for August 1, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. The meeting will
be held at the TRW facility (Highway 90 Bypass). Personnel are required
to sign-in and sign out for security purposes.
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
We can fly at Libby
Field on August 10 and August 31, 2002. Any non-internet users contact
me or club officers and we can relay all pertinent ground rules that must
be followed or we can lose this privilege.
Any questions, comments,
or information you would like me to include, please contact me. I would
like any information by the 15th of the month for insertion in the newsletter.
See you at the field.
Will |
