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• Method 1 of 2: Fill a canister safely with gasoline
• Method 2 of 2: Transporting a jerry can safely

Because gasoline is volatile, it is necessary to follow certain procedures when handling and transporting gasoline to keep people and nearby buildings safe. Gasoline can catch fire, explode and people can get sick if they inhale gasoline fumes. There is always danger in areas where gasoline is, but you can reduce the risk of accidents by paying attention to potential dangers and taking precautions when filling a canister with gasoline.

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Method 1 of 2: Fill a canister safely with gasoline

1. Do not smoke near the fuel pump and canister.
2. Turn off your car's engine.
3. Make sure you have a jerry can that can hold gasoline. Approved canisters are red and have a symbol indicating that they are intended for gasoline.
4. Discharge static electricity. Static electricity can build up causing a spark and ignite the gasoline fumes. Discharge the static electricity in your body by touching a metal part like the door when you get out of the car.
5. Remove the canister from the car before filling it. Never fill a canister that is in a car or the back of a pick-up. The jerry can is not grounded and therefore not protected against static electricity when it is in a car. The upholstery and mats in the back of a pick-up make sure that the jerry can is not grounded.
6. Place the canister on the ground at a safe distance from moving and parked cars and people.
7. Touch the side of the canister with the nozzle. Never hold it against the edge of the opening of the jerry can first. It is best not to create a spark near the opening, as this could cause the fumes in the jerry can to catch fire.
8. Fill the canister slowly to prevent gasoline from splashing over the rim and overfilling the canister. Do not lock the handle with the appropriate switch. Pay attention and just push the handle in yourself.
9. Do not fill the jerry can all the way to the top. Leave a few centimeters of space for the gasoline vapors that can be generated by temperature fluctuations. This way, the petrol will not be able to splash over the edge and the jerry can will not become too full.
10. Close the cap tightly.
11. Wipe the outside of the canister before putting it in your car. If you don't have a cloth, see if the gas pump has cloths where you can wash your windows.

Method 2 of 2: Transporting a jerry can safely

1. Take steps to avoid spilling gasoline in your car. Make sure all caps and vent caps are in place and tight. Place the canister upright and secure it so that it cannot slide and fall over.
2. Leave the jerry can in your car for as short as possible. Make sure the room is not closed off. Open the windows to ventilate the room well. Do not leave the canister in the trunk or near the car seats.
3. Keep the canister away from heat sources such as the sun and sources of ignition.
4. Protect children and loved ones from the harmful gasoline fumes. Do not place the canister next to someone in the car. Secure the canister as far from the faces of everyone in the car as possible. Never let children sit in a closed car with a fuel can.