Fuel Oil Consumer Safety

Oil Storage Tanks

Shawley’s cares about safety; because of that, we inspect all new customer oil tanks prior to making a delivery. Our employees will complete an oil tank inspection form on each new customer and on any new oil tank installed to be certain that it is safe to put oil in. When our delivery representatives begin filling an oil storage tank, they are trained to listen for the vent alarm (whistle), sound right away. If they do not hear this sound they have been instructed to stop the filling process until corrections have been made. If an oil storage tank does not have a working whistle the chances of the tank being overfilled are much higher.

It is important to periodically check your fuel oil storage tank for defects that could possibly lead to a leak. Leaking fuel oil can contaminate water and soil as well as damage property and affect indoor air quality.

Please click here to view a checklist for inspecting your fuel oil storage tank.

Please contact Shawley’s or a qualified service technician for assistance with the inspection.

What To Do If You See An Oil Spill/Leak:

If fuel oil is leaking from your storage tank or piping, contact Shawley’s, a qualified oil technician or your local fire department immediately. Make an attempt to contain the leaking oil within a specific area. Try to keep the oil from entering any floor drains or sump pump areas.

We do not recommend that you attempt to repair an oil leak by yourself. Please contact Shawley’s or a qualified oil service technician for assistance.