Refuelling: GOM 3.2/OM-B 2.8

Question 1

How do you define Fuelling Safety Zone?

Answer 1

GOM 3.2.1

FSZ is an area AT LEAST 3m in any direction from centre point of all fuel vents, plugs, ports, fuel hydrants , fuel hoses, fuel vehicles. This distance can be bigger as required by local airport or caa regulations!

Question 2

Within FSZ personnel should ensure they:

Answer 2

GOM 3.2.1

1. Assume refuelling at any time vehicle is on stand and connected
2. DO NOT SMOKE
3. DO NOT let PAX through
4. DO NOT use PEDs incl mobiles
5. DO NOT allow unauthorised personnel (only if you have a job to do there be there)
6. DO NOT leave engines running unnecessarily
7. DO NOT park any equipment
8. DO NOT OBSTRUCT with GSE the escape route for refuel vehicle
9. Avoid using motorised GSE
10. Protect fuel hoses and make sure all GSE is at least 1m away

Question 3

If fuel spillage occurs:

Answer 3

GOM 3.2.2

1. Stop the fuel supply (emergency shutoff valve)
2. Tell SCCM /COMMANDER
3. Tell fire service
4. Check to stop all activity around A/C
5. STOP activity within spill area to reduce the risk of ignition
6. DO NOT start engines of vehicles within 6m of spillage (STOP GPU and PCA) until declared safe by Fire Chief
7. Tugs to remove A/C shall not be brought closer than 15m from spillage u til declared safe by Fire Chief
8. DO NOT wash spillage into drains. Alert water authority
9. Raise BA safety report but also File MOR report for spillages greater than 2m in diameter.
10. Seek FIRST AID, remove contaminated clothes