Posted By Warren Fothergill Our partners operate a SSOW for refuelling - which is issued to their drivers. As a Safety Practitioner I have suggested that instead of unnecessary paperwork, this could be controlled by management and site signage. Therefore, the suggestion to put up signs of NO MOBILES/NO SMOKING/TURN OFF IGNITION before refuelling are simplistic. This would be supported by training of the drivers in the use of the 'pump', spill control/containment and emergency procedures. I have explained to our partners about the issues relating to the use of mobiles (unless certified for use in hazardous environments) in such areas (electrostatic discharge as the main risk from the phone, through the user) and this seems the most common sense approach of management, rather than issuing a document, which is in time, lost, not understood etc. I re-emphasised we undertake these processes mainly in most garage forecourts and they don't have a SSOW - its controlled by management and signage? Any comments?

Posted By Warren Fothergill Gary Thanks, I had thought of the others, but as everything is outside, ventilation is natural, gloves too are mandatory. We would certainly train personnel and the requirements put within the driver handbook that will be issued in due course. Thanks Warren

Posted By SteveD-M At the very least I would expect to see signatures confirming communication of the risk assessment... Just got 3 new slips cases this very morning..!! One of which was commercial vehicle driver refuelling!! Is this on or off site refuelling?