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davidjohn#1  
#1 Posted : 27 February 2018 22:46:12(UTC)
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davidjohn#1

Hi All,

I have a property where vehicles (apprximately 15) are stored inside. It is purely for storage, no works (mechanics etc) or petrol dispensing to my knowledge.  In terms of the 15 or so vehicles having petrol in their petrol tanks (which is a substance categorised under DSEAR) would this warrant a DSEAR assessment?

Would company storage of vehicles be classed as 'work activity' or is this more an actuall work process i.e. dispensing, welding etc?

Thanks

DJ

Edited by user 27 February 2018 22:50:31(UTC)  | Reason: Spelling Mistake
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Ian Bell2  
#2 Posted : 27 February 2018 23:59:38(UTC)
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Ian Bell2

Its late now to check out an answer.

The first thing that comes to mind - are these vehicles road worthy/insured/taxed/MOT [if applicable]? Are they private vehicles or commercial vehicles? If so, my initial reaction would be that DSEAR wouldn't apply. Road traffic/vehicle law would apply. If so, not quite sure what an additional DSEAR assessment would add.

I guess it would be easy enough to write up a simple DSEAR assessment for peace of mind, if taxed/roadworthy vehicles etc.
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Hsquared14  
#3 Posted : 28 February 2018 11:35:15(UTC)
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Hsquared14

I think if you look through the guidance you will find a clause that says that fuel stored in the fuel tanks of vehicles is exempt.

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Charlie Brown  
#4 Posted : 28 February 2018 13:11:45(UTC)
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Charlie Brown

I seem to recall this was the case too. We used to store hire plant indoors with either petrol, LPG or diesel in the tanks  and it was never flagged as a problem. We stored the fuels themselves in bunded tanks outside.

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I think if you look through the guidance you will find a clause that says that fuel stored in the fuel tanks of vehicles is exempt.

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davidjohn#1  
#5 Posted : 28 February 2018 18:29:26(UTC)
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davidjohn#1

Thanks All,

This is something that come up with a new client. I didnt think it would be and they are taxed and road worthy. I will loom for the clause.

Thanks

DJ

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A Kurdziel  
#6 Posted : 05 March 2018 10:21:01(UTC)
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A Kurdziel

Of course it will need to be included in the fire risk assessment.

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