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THERMO �4, FLUIDS The Responsible Solution Report the test results and the actual volumes of material pumped on the Facilities Inventory Control Form and initial the results. Recording false or misleading information on the Inventory Control For is grounds for termination. Failure to use the Q-4000 tests as described by the manufacturer and as required by TFI may result in disciplinary action, up to an including termination of employment. Tank Capacity Keeping track in your head of the amount of space left in your truck tank or trailer is important but is no substitute for actual physical measurements! Prior to pumping into your truck tank, you must gauge the amount of space available in the tank through the top dome hatch of the compartment into which you will pump. Do not pump liquid into your tanks so high that it completely fills the dome space. According to the federal regulations found in 49 CFR 173.24, you must leave at least 1% volume unfilled space in your truck tank. Keep in mind this is the minimum requirement -- more space should always be left in your truck tank for fluid expansion, especially during hot weather. You must be aware of your vehicle weight. It is the responsibility of each driver to insure that the truck is not overweight because of excels liquid on board. Prior to pumping into a customer's tank, physically gauge the amount of space in the customer's tank. Verify and crosscheck your physical gauge with the customer and make sure you both agree it is safe to proceed. Truck must be parked on flat surface. A truck parked on an angle will spill material through the air vents. Hose Evacuation Procedures Using Pressurized Air Facilities or vehicles equipped with airlines are sometimes used to evacuate hoses in a fast and safe manner. This section applies to TFI employees who use air to evacuate hoses while disconnecting from a tank. Too often spills are attributed to airline pressure used to evacuate a line. High pressure blowing into a full tank may force the tank contents through vents, causing a spill. If possible, begin loading from the rear trailer compartment and progress forward toward the cab. If a second person is involved with a loading/unloading operation, communication between tank operator and driver is required. Tank volume should be gauged prior to applying air to evacuate lines. If the tank is too full, the air will simply push to contents through the tank vent holes. If the tank is too full, pump out some of the contents before evacuating line. You will typically need more than four (4) inches from the top of the tank to the liquid level.