BY MARTIN C. GRUBE
Any fuel spill has the poten-tial to be very dangerous to emergency responders, bystanders, and the environment-for example, the fuel can enter storm drains, waterways, and canals. Combustible liquids such as diesel fuel and kerosene are not as flammable as gasoline and can be handled a little differently. With flammable liquids, you must consider vapor suppression in addition to potential spark hazards, whereas diesel fuel must be preheated to produce flammable vapors. To control a fuel spill, take the following steps:
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