The following are safety tips to remember when handling gasoline:
Store gasoline in an airtight approved storage container holding 5 gallons or less.
Transport gasoline containers in the trunk of a car or in the bed of a pick-up truck. Never place gasoline containers in the cab or passenger compartment of the vehicle.
Only airtight containers should be used.
Secure container to prevent it from sliding around or tipping over while being transported.
Never leave a container of gasoline in direct sunlight or in the trunk of a car that is in direct sunlight. The sun can heat the gasoline, causing pressure to build in the container.
Transportation of gasoline in private vehicles is permitted, provided such flammable liquid is contained in approved containers with no individual container exceeding 7 gallons, with the total quantity not to exceed 21 gallons.
Gasoline should be stored outside the home in a garage or tool shed.
Store only enough gasoline necessary to power small equipment.
Do not store gasoline near appliances such as clothes dryers or water pumps.
Leftover gasoline should never be poured down the drain, dumped on the ground, or thrown in the trash.
A portable fire extinguisher with a Class B rating should be located near any area where gasoline is stored.
