Product Safety at Home

Gasoline is an important part of our everyday lives. But gasoline can be dangerous if not handled or stored properly. Take the following precautions.

Static electricity-related incidents at retail gasoline outlets are extremely unusual, but the potential for them to happen appears to be the highest during cool or cold and dry climate conditions. In rare circumstances, these static related incidents have resulted in a brief flash fire occurring at the fill point. Consumers can take steps to minimize these and other potential fueling hazards by following safe refueling procedures all year long.

The U.S. General Services Administration offers these tips for limiting carbon monoxide in your home.