Launching a campaign to enhance security and safety at gas stations

The Permanent Awareness Committee to Promote Security and Safety at Gas Stations announced the launch of the annual winter campaign, which will continue from December 23 to January 23..

The campaign aims to educate the public about safety rules while using gas stations, especially during the holiday season and winter camps, which witness great demand at land and sea stations..

It includes enhancing safety awareness at land stations by prohibiting smoking inside stations, not leaving children unattended while refueling, and adhering to fuel filling instructions for motorcycles to avoid leaks and combustion..

The campaign also pays special attention to safety at marine stations, as it focuses on the necessity of turning off engines before starting the fueling process and ensuring that boats and jet skis are securely fixed during filling to avoid accidents..

It includes spreading awareness of the dangers of flammable materials, while emphasizing the importance of adhering to the instructions of station workers to ensure the safety of everyone.

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the Civil Defense, and the most important fuel companies such as ADNOC Distribution, ENOC, and Emarat are participating in the campaign, where a permanent awareness committee has been formed that aims to unify efforts and organize continuous awareness campaigns throughout the year to ensure the application of the highest standards of security and safety at gas stations..