FBP VOC for Decanting fuel (refuelling vessels with portable fuel tanks) HRO-WHS-SOP-051(29.11.2024)

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• PLEASE READ TO THE CANDIDATE (Team member being assessed). To be deemed competent for this Verification of Competency, a score of more than 60 out of a possible 60 marks (100%) is required. Any test point resulting in a status of 'not yet competent' or a correction will result in an overall 'Not Yet Competent' Status. We would encourage participants to continue through the test process, in such cases as a valuable learning opportunity/ experience in preparation for a future retest. The VOC can be rescheduled when the Team Member and their Line Manager feel that the team member has had sufficient time, and practice in the task and is ready for new attempt, with sufficient time passed (refer to the VOC guide). The VOC is an achievement and sets a high standard recognising a Team Members professional mastery of a task within Harvest Road Oceans.

• I am the Candidate and can confirm I have thoroughly read and understood the aspects of the SOP: Decanting fuel (refuelling vessels with portable fuel tanks) HRO-WHS-SOP-051 and believe I am ready for assessment.

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1.0 Communication

• SOP Instruction- Always communicate effectively, be kind and considerate to each other- remember the values of family, safety, integrity, and humility. Make every work task, enjoyable, friendly and worthwhile.

• Test point (A) Team member can list two of the values associated with team work

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2.0 Task Understanding

• SOP Task context/ summary understanding

• Test point (1) Team member can explain why conducting fuel operations safely is important: the SOP statement reads: Refuelling of vessels, portable containers and small plant and equipment is a daily part of operations. Pollution from spills, and the potential for static discharge in a localised volatile atmosphere to cause fire and/or explosion would have devastating consequences and therefore it is critical this SOP is carefully followed.

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3.0 Accessing the Safety Data Sheet

• Test point (3) Where would you access the SDS for the fuels? SDS holder based at the fire extinguisher point near the bulk fuel container- and at the flammable liquids cabinets

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4.0 Understanding the risks

• This part of the VOC seeks to gain assurance that the team member can think about the hazards associated with the handling of fuel and the task and apply that knowledge to their actions for safety

• Test point (4) Why would you NOT wear polyester of nylon garments when engaging in refuelling tasks? Answer Flammability and potential for static build-up & discharge

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• Test point (5) Team member is asked What are some key hazards you should be controlling in the area before engaging in refuelling? answers: Presence of combustible material, ignition sources, traffic incursions. Team member must mention all 3.

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• Test point (6) Team member is asked Why would you be careful to not agitate fuel in the containers? Because agitating fuels increase the concentration and likelihood of a flammable atmosphere in the headspace of the container and being emitted from the container itself.

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4.0 Performing the operation (berthing a Vessel)

• This part of the VOC is about observing and questioning the team member- that they can functionally perform the refuelling task safely. Video footage can be utilised to evidence the competency, otherwise please use images.

• Test point (7) TM observed inspecting the bulk fuel container and can confirm when questioned what they are looking for- leaks, damage, defective equipment (including the fuel nozzle and the recipient container).

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• Test point (8) Team member controls or can answer confidently and accurately that the traffic potential to enter the area is controlled.

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• Test point (9)- Team member can readily locate and discern the contents are present in the spill container

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• Test point (10)- TM controls the movement and security of the recipient fuel container

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• Test point (11)- Team member observed to properly follow the process below without correction: The fuel tank must be located/ placed on the ground. Ensure the nozzle of the dispensing unit is touching the side of the tank keeping one hand on the fuel container to reduce static build-up and discharge, now commence refuelling the tank using a slow discharge. <br>DO NOT exceed the fuel level line marked on the tank.

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• Test point (12)- Team member observed to accurately do the below:<br>Seat the fuel container to its housing properly prior to reconnecting the fuel line. <br>Conduct a visual inspection to ensure there are no leaks, the cap is tightened appropriately, and the line is securely connected.

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5.0 Immediate actions on spills & completing the refuelling operation and standing down.

• This part of the VOC seeks to ensure that team members understand the importance of the vessel security and that it is tied off in a way that does not result in damage to the vessel or the infrastructure.

• Test point (13)- Team member when asked can recite the three Cs : control, contain and clean

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• Test point (14)- Team member is asked if the spill incident is reportable to their line manager, and confirms: YES

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• Test point (15)- Team member packs away all equipment, is observed visually checking the area and the bulk fuel containers and removing any other control systems that may be now unnecessary (such as the traffic tape barrier system, cones etc.).

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Competency Status

• The Operator is deemed:

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• Acknowledgement: we the undersigned agree with the workers competency level determination at this time

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• Next steps agreed with the Operator:

  Select Continue training and reschedule a VOC at a later time Reschedule VOC (the Operator can correct and adjust errors appropriately in short time through practice/ reflection/ study) Disagreement over the outcome)- raise to Manager (one-up). The Operator will remain as 'Not Yet Competent).

  • Continue training and reschedule a VOC at a later time
  • Reschedule VOC (the Operator can correct and adjust errors appropriately in short time through practice/ reflection/ study)
  • Disagreement over the outcome)- raise to Manager (one-up). The Operator will remain as 'Not Yet Competent).

• Acknowledgement: we the undersigned agree with the next steps detailed above

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