SPA Safety Passport - Petrol Retail Day Only

Outline:

To build on the basic health and safety information of the Core Day programme by concentrating on risks specifically found with working on a Petrol Filling Station. To allow delegates to recognise hazards, utilise control measures and safe working practices and maintain a safe working environment.

Duration:

1 day.

Who should attend:

People who are looking for a general overview of health and safety and its impact on the workplace.

Objectives:

On completion of the course delegates will:
- Demonstrate their understanding of the subjects by successfully completing each module assessment paper
- Appreciate how they personally can influence good standards within health safety &
environment
- Understand the value of risk assessment and have the knowledge to recognise when changes to a generic assessment is required
- Understand the common hazards associated with working in this sector.

Course Content:

MODULE 1 – Hazards on a Petrol Filling Station
- Types of hazards
- Fuel hazards
- Fuel properties
- DSEAR
- Restricted areas on a petrol forecourt
- Hazardous areas
- Zone classification
- Delivery hazards
- Vapour recovery
- Customer hazards
- Other hazards
- Contractor hazards.

MODULE 2 – Controlling Work on a Forecourt
- Communication
- Documentation
- Safety method statements
- Clearance certificates
- Permits to work
- Task classification.

Pre-Requisites:

Delegates must have attended the SPA Core day, or an equivalent nationally recognised course (such as: IOSH Working Safely/Managing Safely, CCNSG, NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma – contact us for more information on this), prior to sitting this course and have 3 months or more remaining on the qualification.

Assessment:

A short, multiple choice examination on the day.

Certification:

Successful delegates receive a nationally-recognised SPA Core Competency Card, which expires after 3 years.