Competent Person for Fuel Retailing

Programme Overview

The purpose of this programme is to equip service station management and frontline employees with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude to supervise the receipt of bulk fuel deliveries and successfully assist in the management of emergencies.

Objectives

By the end of this programme, participants will:

§         Be aware of the main legislative points relating to service stations

§         Understand the duties and responsibilities of the competent person

§         Describe what to do if a spillage occurs during a tanker delivery

§         Describe what to do during a major or minor product spillage

§         Describe what to do if an overfill occurs during a tanker delivery

§         Name the three ingredients of fire

§         List the different types of fire extinguishers and state which classes of fires they should be used on

§         List the five safety principles to ensure they are working safely with flammable substances

Content Includes

§         Introducing the Competent Person

§         Petroleum Legislation

§         Emergency Procedures

§         General Fire Safety

Methodology

This is a highly interactive ½ day programme.  It will involve individual and group discussions, videos, group exercises and a final written assessment.  Participants will also need to be in attendance at three bulk fuel deliveries on site.  A written assessment will be carried out upon completion of this programme.  Participants will be issued with a certificate of attendance.

Who Should Attend?

All service station management, supervisors and/or frontline staff who will be receiving bulk fuel deliveries on site.