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Traceyannabanna  
#1 Posted : 23 July 2018 11:08:29(UTC)
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Traceyannabanna

I am a trainee H & S Manager (Agriculture) One of our branches stores and delivers diesel to our farming customers. I am not sure of the quantities yet. I have been asked to put into place,a hyperthetical  safe system of work (theory only as this is a project for my ongoing CPD and training at work)

I have searched online and have started to collect information but I wondered if you guys could possibly give me any expert advice please?
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Woolf13  
#2 Posted : 23 July 2018 11:57:03(UTC)
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Woolf13

This is more an environmental issues than a health and safety issues. Please see link below:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/storing-oil-at-a-home-or-business

Some really useful information on what considerations you should be taking in storing diesel correctly. The links below provide information on fines issued from ground water poution of diesel:

 http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2018/01/18/kier-fined-100000-for-hospital-oil-spill/

This will be a significant amount more than you are dealing with, but you get the gist.

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Traceyannabanna  
#3 Posted : 23 July 2018 12:26:00(UTC)
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Traceyannabanna

Brilliant thank you
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chris42  
#4 Posted : 23 July 2018 12:38:47(UTC)
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chris42

The Qty is very important to your task. yuo need to consider ADR and if you fall within the limits. Also how you are carrying it ( also search "HSE Fuel Boweser" limited quantities if that is what you use. ADR is fun!

Starter for 10

http://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/exemptions.htm

Chris
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Traceyannabanna  
#5 Posted : 23 July 2018 12:53:12(UTC)
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Traceyannabanna

Thanks for this. I am just in the process of finding out the quantities and to see if our drivers have ADR training (I believe they do)
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chris42  
#6 Posted : 23 July 2018 15:46:38(UTC)
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chris42

If it turns out they are under ADR then any passengers will also need training as they are considered part of the "crew". Also may need a DGSA to plan.

Chris
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Traceyannabanna  
#7 Posted : 23 July 2018 16:00:42(UTC)
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Traceyannabanna

Great information  thank you. 
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