Oil / diesel storage checks - Highdown House

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Oil / diesel storage checks - Highdown House

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Secure

  • Are Oil/Diesel storage facilities locked / made secure?<br><br>Guidance:-<br>Oil/Diesel storage facilities should be secure (e.g. locked) to prevent unauthorised access / illegal use of red diesel / exposure to fumes / etc.

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Label

  • Are Storage Facilities clearly labelled for the Oil/Diesel they should contain ?<br><br>Guidance:-<br>Oil/Diesel storage facilities must be clearly marked with the type of fuel/ waste oil they are designed to store to prevent any hazards

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Foreign object

  • At time of inspection was there anything in the facility that should not be contained there ?<br><br>Guidance:-<br>Facilities should be kept clear and free of obstructions and unauthorised items including trip hazards and litter

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Condition

  • Are storage facilities, including supply pipes, well maintained and undamaged?<br><br>Guidance:-<br>Oil/Diesel storage areas require an impervious surface, liquid waste requires secondary containment - bunding to a suitable volume.

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Safety

  • Are storage facilities adequately lit, ventilated and frost protected?<br><br>Guidance:-<br>Ventilation louvres should be unobstructed; all lights should be operational and frost protection heaters in place.

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Container

  • Are all lids to container in place to prevent spillage and contamination?<br><br>Guidance:-<br>All individual containers should have appropriate lids/covers fitted to prevent spillage, evaporation and/or contamination

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Spills

  • Is the area free form spills of Oil/Diesel?<br><br>Guidance:-<br>Any signage of spillage may indicate leaks and/or poor filling procedures. They also prevent a slip hazard.

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Contain

  • Are adequate spill response kits available either within area or in close proximity?<br><br>Guidance:-<br>Ensure that the correct spill kit is available suitable for type and quantity of fuel

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Signs

  • Are safety labels, signs and warning notices in place?<br><br>Guidance:-<br>Where hazardous materials/liquids are stored appropriate safety labels, signage and warning notices must be displayed

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Risk assessments

  • Are COSHH assessments available and up to date?<br><br>Guidance:-<br>Hazardous substances require COSHH assessments based on the Material Data Sheets and how the fuel is handled.

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