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A crash spills fuel that is running toward a storm drain. What extra step does this call for?
- A.Cover the fuel with cargo blankets and leave
- B.Ignore small spills because rain will handle them
- C.Notify your company and responders about the spill promptly so it can be contained, and keep ignition sources away
- D.Wash the fuel into the drain with water to dilute it
Correct answer
C. Notify your company and responders about the spill promptly so it can be contained, and keep ignition sources away
Why
Fuel reaching drains and waterways turns a traffic crash into an environmental incident with its own reporting duties. Early notice lets responders dam the drain and bring absorbent, which is far cheaper than cleaning a waterway.
Manual topic: Accidents - Hazardous Spills · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-158).