Bob Hine, BITA's technical consultant, warned: "Incorrect storage of fuel, potentially leading to contamination, can create real problems for forklift truck operators, particularly over winter with cold weather operation. Add into this the need to ensure that the correct grade of fuel is being used for trucks, means a winter of potential risks to operational effectiveness and efficiency."
He added that key causes of contamination included water in fuel, particle contamination/poor filtration, extended storage periods, diesel microbial contamination and irregular tank maintenance.
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