1. LTI no 16: 24/April/2000 Burned with petrol Two mechanics try to test an electric fuel pump above a bowl filled with petrol. An electric wire is used to make contact with the battery.

2. LTI no 16: 24/April/2000 Burned with petrol A spark ignites the petrol vapors and the petrol catches fire. Burning petrol is spilled on the coverall of the mechanic holding the pump and the hands of the one holding the bowl. SPARK !!!!

3. LTI no 16: 24/April/2000 Burned with petrol The mechanics roll themselves on the floor and manage to put the fire out. Both are badly burned. (1 LTI, 1 RWC) The photo shows the coverall of one of the man. It is made from nylon!!!

4. LTI no 16: 24/April/2000 Burned with petrol What caused this accident: - Spark in a cloud of petrol vapor - Mechanics not aware of the hazard created by the combination of petrol vapors and sparks from an electric circuit Discuss in your team: - How would you have tested the fuel-pump? - Do you ever use petrol or other volatile/flammable liquids? - How/where can electric sparks be generated? - Are there area’s/conditions in your work where sparks can be formed AND flammable vapors could be present? - What would happen if both spark and vapor come together? - How do you ensure they do not come together?