8b. Risk assessment (delete amend red text as required) Activity Risk/Hazard Associated with Activity Existing Control Measures Significant Findings (risk adequately controlled?) Any Action Required (Who & time scale) Engineered Managed Yes No Tanker unloading Overfill/crossover Impact Actions by unauthorised personnel Spillage Uncontrolled vapour release Fire/explosion caused by ignition of vapour following uncontrolled release of product Leak Ignition sources Collision Reversing tanker Examples: Overfill prevention/high level alarm Correct labelling of fill points/signage Stage 1b vapour recovery Vent pipe location Location/protection of fill pipes (tanker stand) Impervious surface to tanker stand Drainage of tanker stand/tank fill point area to a retention system. Driver controlled delivery equipment Adequate lighting Hazardous area classification / suitability of equipment Provision of equipment & absorbent material Examples: Inspection / maintenance regime Staff training Delivery documentation Provision of personal protective equipment Implemented emergency procedure Forecourt closed during deliveries Tanker delivery area coned and cordoned off Staff supervision of forecourt and vehicle marshalling
Dispensing of fuel by members of public Leak Spillage Fire/explosion caused by ignition of vapour following uncontrolled release of product Vehicular impact Vapour release Equipment failure Ignition sources Members of public Examples: Dispensers to approved standard Dispensers operating a stage II vapour recovery system Labelling / signage Adequate lighting Impact check valves (pressurised pumping / lpg) Position of dispenser(s) (vision / impact) Isolation / emergency switches Impact protection of dispenser(s) Under pump valves (suction) Loud speaker system Impervious forecourt surface Drainage of dispensing area to a retention system Electrical equipment suitable for hazardous zone Provision of equipment and absorbent material Examples: Staff training Inspection / maintenance regime Provision of personal protective equipment for staff Provision of first aid kit and first aid training Implemented emergency procedure
Carrying out repair, maintenance or modification Ignition sources Leaks Spillage Unauthorised personnel Vapour release Fire/explosion caused by ignition of vapour following uncontrolled release of product Impacts Examples: Correct equipment to be used in hazardous areas Provision of suitable lifting equipment available for access chamber covers Provision of equipment and absorbent material Provision of cones and barriers Adequate lighting of working area Examples: Competent contractors / safety passport Staff training Provision personal protective equipment Emergency plan Contractors documentation: clearance certificates method statement risk assessment Visitors book
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Consideration of staff and public within associated premises (or who may be affected as a result of a fire at the premises) Fire/explosion caused by ignition of vapour following uncontrolled release of product Fire caused by ignition of combustible materials. Examples: Suitable and sufficient means of escape Suitable and sufficient provision of equipment Fire alarms and detection Fire resisting separation Emergency lighting Isolation switches Examples: Staff training Maintenance of fire-fighting equipment / alarms / separation Emergency plan Fire Risk Assessment Competent persons