Retail and supply.
WHAT FORMS EXIST
Fuel retail stations Bulk fuel distribution Lubricants distribution Gas distribution and retail Storage and depot operations
WHAT LICENSING TYPICALLY APPLIES
Authorisation from the relevant regulator Facility approval Safety certification Environmental approvals Weights and measures compliance
WHY MEASUREMENT COMPLIANCE MATTERS
Dispensing accuracy is regulated and it is checked.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Calibration of dispensing equipment, on schedule.
WHAT SAFETY REQUIRES AT FUEL FACILITIES
No ignition sources Earthing and bonding during transfer Spill containment Fire equipment, maintained Trained personnel Emergency procedures
WHY EARTHING DURING TRANSFER
Static discharge ignites vapour, and it has caused fatal incidents.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
That transfer procedures are followed absolutely.
WHAT TO NEVER ALLOW
Smoking or naked flames Mobile phone use at dispensing points, where prohibited Transfer without proper procedure Filling of unapproved containers
WHAT GAS DISTRIBUTION REQUIRES ADDITIONALLY
Cylinder inspection and testing
Proper storage: ventilated, secured, away from ignition
Valve and fitting condition Refusal of damaged or out-of-test cylinders
WHY CYLINDER CONDITION MATTERS
Failures are catastrophic and they occur without warning.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
That cylinders are inspected on receipt and before filling.
WHAT TO NEVER DO
Fill an expired or damaged cylinder Decant between cylinders informally
WHY DECANTING
It is dangerous and it is how serious incidents occur.
WHAT TO RECORD
Deliveries, stock, calibration and inspections.
WHAT TO RECONCILE
Fuel received against dispensed, to identify loss.
