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Non-bonded fuel hoses create fire and explosion hazards

This bulletin is directed to everyone involved in storage, transportation, and delivery of fuel. It explains the hazards that non-bonded fuel hoses present and the risk of serious injuries from flash fires. It also highlights the importance of ensuring that fuel hoses are adequately bonded and meet the requirements of the ULC standard for dissipating static electricity.

Note: Housekeeping changes to this resource were made to reflect numbering changes in the Workers Compensation Act, which took effect on April 6, 2020. For more information, view amendments and revisions to the Act.

Publication Date: Apr 2020 File type: PDF (1 MB) Asset type: Safety Bulletin Reference: WS 2017-13