Question

1. which of the following is not one of the safety rules that apply when working with gasoline?

a) always use approved containers for storage
b) soak up any spills with an oil absorbent
c) keep any source of heat away from the fuel system
d) disconnect the vehicle’s battery before starting any work

Explanation:

To determine the incorrect safety rule for working with gasoline, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Using approved containers for gasoline storage is a standard safety practice to prevent leaks and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Option b: Gasoline is a petroleum - based product, and oil absorbents are designed to soak up oil - based liquids. So, using an oil absorbent to soak up gasoline spills is a correct safety measure as it helps contain the spill and reduce fire and environmental hazards.
• Option c: Heat sources near a fuel system (with gasoline) can ignite the gasoline vapors, leading to fires or explosions. So, keeping heat sources away is a crucial safety rule.
• Option d: Disconnecting the vehicle's battery before working on the fuel system is a safety measure to prevent electrical sparks (from the battery or electrical system) from igniting gasoline vapors. This is a correct safety practice.

Wait, there is a mistake in the above analysis. Gasoline is a hydrocarbon, and oil absorbents are suitable for soaking up gasoline spills. But let's re - evaluate option b. Wait, no, the error is in the initial analysis. Let's correct it:

Actually, when dealing with gasoline spills, we should use a gasoline - specific absorbent or a universal absorbent, not an oil absorbent. Because oil absorbents are designed for oil (which is less volatile than gasoline in some aspects, and the absorption mechanism and safety considerations differ). Using an oil absorbent for gasoline may not be as effective or safe as using a proper gasoline - rated absorbent. However, among the given options, let's re - check:

Option a: Approved containers are necessary for gasoline storage - correct safety rule.

Option b: Soaking up gasoline spills with an oil absorbent is incorrect. Gasoline is a volatile fuel, and oil absorbents may not be designed to handle the volatility and flammability of gasoline in the same way as a gasoline - specific or universal absorbent.

Option c: Keeping heat sources away from the fuel system is a key safety rule to prevent ignition - correct.

Option d: Disconnecting the battery prevents electrical sparks that could ignite gasoline vapors - correct.

So the incorrect safety rule is option b.

Answer:

b) Soak up any spills with an oil absorbent