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Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1998-99: VUWAE 43

FUELS, OILS & LUBRICANTS (FOL)

FUELS, OILS & LUBRICANTS (FOL).

1. FOL Types. These include JP8, Jet A1, Mogas (petrol), Two-stroke mix (mogas and oil), lubricating oils (eg.Mobil Delvac 1330), hydraulic fluid (Mobil DTE 11M), Anti-freeze Radiator Protector (glycol), CRC lubricant products, Isopropyl Alcohol, brake fluid, used/contaminated FOL and oily rags. JP8 and Jet A1 are a kerosine/diesel type fuel and make up over 90% of the fuel stock; approximately 300 × 209 litre (44 gal) drums. Other FOL are stored in 209 litre and 60 litre drums and 20 and 4 litre plastic containers.

2. Storage Areas and Responsibility. Fuels are stored outside at all three operational locations and on sledges. On Cape Roberts the drums are on three fuel racks on the western side of the storage area. No vehicles should be driven in the vicinity of the fuel racks except for the express purpose of loading or unloading drums. Mogas is stored in red drums and Two-stroke mix in drums with red and green lids. All three fuels (JP8, Mogas, two-stroke) can be stored in red 20 litre plastic containers. Check the metal identification tags for content.

3. The remaining oils and lubricants are only kept in small quantities and are found in the green 'Italian' tents at the main Camp and at the Drill Site or in the two workshops at these sites. The 'used oil' drum is in the Italian tent at CR Camp.

4. Day to day responsibility for FOL at all storage sites lies with Jeremy Ridgen, Brian Howat and Murray Knox.

5. Hazard of FOL and Action To Take. The two main hazards are FIRE and POLLUTION. It is important that all of us accept responsibility for safe handling, storage and usage of these products.
a.Fire precautions are no smoking or naked flame near any FOL, and correct procedures when using or handling FOL. Dry-powder low-temperature fire extinguishers are clearly situated at or near all fuel storage and usage sites. Given the limited capability to fight a fuel fire it is probably more important to isolate and contain it. This could be done by moving other fuel, combustibles and valuable equipment away. There are two sets of breathing apparatus (BA) at CR Camp and Drill Site. These are only to be used to rescue someone trapped by fire or gas - they are not to be used to fight a fire.page 2
b.Pollution can be avoided or minimised by correct handling, storage and usage procedures, regular inspections of stored FOL, use of drip trays and absorbent materials. Spill kits, which contain absorbant pads, rolls, plastic bags and gloves are located on fuel sleds and at main refuelling site at CR Camp. Spare pads are in the Italian tent at CR Camp and in the Italian storage container on Cape Roberts. If a leak or spill is detected absorbent pads and 'rolls' should be used to mop up FOL and all contaminated snow, ice or gravels collected for further disposal. Action is to be taken to stop the leak or spill at source.

6. FOL do not pose a significant risk to health (fire excluded) provided sensible precautions are taken, eg. wear suitable gloves and do not inhale the fumes.