2.24 explain the potential dangers of electrostatic charges, eg when fuelling aircraft and tankers

In some situations the presence of static electricity can be a disadvantage.

As aircraft fly through the air, they can become charged with static electricity. As the charge on an aircraft increases so too does the potential difference between it and earth. With high potential differences her is the possibility of charges escaping to the earth as a spark during refueling, which could cause an explosion. The solution to this problem is to earth the plane with a conductor as soon as it lands and before refueling commences. Fuel tankers that transport fuel on roads must also be earthed before any fuels is transferred to prevent sparks causing a fire or explosion.
Television screens and computer monitors become charged with static electricity as they are used. The charges attract light uncharged particles-that is dust.
Our clothing can, under certain circumstances become charged with static electricity. When we remove the clothes there is the possibility of receiving a small electric shock as the charges escape to the earth.