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Suspending operations during electrical storms is crucial for ensuring the safety of personnel and preventing potential ignition of fuel due to lightning strikes or static discharge. During storms, the risk of lightning can significantly increase, and engaging in activities that involve fuel handling can create hazardous conditions. Fuel is highly flammable, and an electrical storm can lead to ignition from sources such as lightning.
The other choices, while having some relevance to safety, do not address the immediate risk associated with handling fuel in electrical storm conditions. Wearing rubber gloves is primarily a safety measure for electrical shock prevention but does not mitigate the danger posed by a storm. Using flashlights can assist with visibility but does not enhance safety in a thunderstorm context. Remaining inside a vehicle may provide some protection from strikes, but it does not eliminate the risks associated with continuing fuel operations during inclement weather. Thus, suspending operations is the best way to safeguard against the dangers presented by electrical storms.