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I am looking at the methods of transporting petrol between our sites as I have found out, and since withdrawn, the jerry cans that were being used - only 20 ltrs (1 can) at any one time but due to the way they were (or not as was the case) being secured in the vehicle and handling issues. Vehicle used is either a combo type van or a 4 x 4 vehicle. I want to introduce 2 x 5ltr approved plastic containers to transport these small quantities as this seems a common policy at national garages these days where we fill our cans, though from my observations at the forecourts containers come in various shapes as do the quantities drawn and nothing seems to be done about it. Other than fitting extinguisher and a steel container to hold the cans to prevent movement around the vehicle during transport is there anything else that would be required or best practice - someone mentioned a hazard diamond on the vehicle - for 10ltrs????!!! though I would put a hazard decal on the container itself.
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Hi Dave.
There is no legal requirement to put anything on the vehicles- if you did it would be best if you removed them when the vehicle was not carrying the petrol. IMO- don't put them on.
Fire extinguisher and a metal box to hold the plastic container is a good idea.
Basic awareness training for the driver would also be needed- required under ADR. This does not have to be too detailed. I know that petrol is a substance used everyday but...
The properties of petrol; where to stow it in the vehicle; what to do in a fire; the need for the correct labelling on the container; ventilation in the vehicle; spillages (it may be prudent to get a small spill kit together); how to use the extinguisher.
Hope this helps.
Andy
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Thanks Andy
Just the job. Much appreciated.
Dave
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Refer to HSE website FAQ's on Carriage of Dangerous Goods under the sub-heading "ADR exempts completely private, non-work related carriage subject to some conditions (ADR 1.1.3.1(a))". The main heading is, "Can private individuals carry petrol?".............. It is covered under:- "work related carriage may be exempt or partially exempt in three ways:...................... http://www.hse.gov.uk/cd...ommonproblems/petrol.htm
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Care should be taken with the HSE info.
The link provided by Jay has incorrect info on it. LQ4 is no longer used as it came from the 2009 edition of ADR- the 2011 edition does not use this. Also, the "Limited Quantity" for petrol UN1203 is now 1 litre (as of the 2011 edition) not 3 litres as indicated on the HSE website.
Andy
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