What safety precautions should I take when working on fuel system?

[packetstormin]

Here is a bit of background info on my project. I am currently replacing the fuel injector seals on my 85 4runner. I am now in the process of reassembly and would like to test that the fuel injectors do not leak. I have read that I can do this by jumpering certain connections in the diagnostic port. My concern is that a fair amount of gas leaked on to the garage floor, and if something sparks when I hook up the batt or when I jumper, I could blow myself up or catch my garage on fire. I also worry that the injectors could spray and catch fire if they leak. I have no protective gear for my hands, body, or face, and I am very aware that gasoline-fueled fires are easy to start and difficult to contain and extinguish.

How can I keep my house, my truck, and myself safe? As a hardcore Toyota addict, I cannot afford to spend time in a burn unit OR a casket because it obviously would pull me away from my wonderful trucks!!

 

[cody c]

Pull or drain your fuel tank before you get started if your doing major work. If your just playing with y our injectors i wouldnt worry too much about it, but if you have an attached garage with lots of combustibles inside i would at least keep a couple big fire extinguishers in there, a smoke alarm (maybe) and keep a metal garbage bin outside for any oily/gassy rags, with a lid and away from the side of your house.

 

[ajordan1975]

Don't smoke!

 

[Devilmans Hand]

fire extinguisher and clean up the gas asap and put the rags outside
Leave your door open so you don't get too high

if its really cold out, but i doubt since your in AZ, be careful of skin contact. You can freeze your skin in the colder temps.

wear cotton full body. peeling plastic off with your skin is not fun. jeans and long sleeve cotton shirt works.
safety glasses are nice. chemical goggles are better.