Fuel Storage And Handling Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers fuel storage and handling activities, from storage setup through to transfer, refuelling and incident response. It supports planning and risk management by identifying hazards from flammable vapours, spills, exposure, vehicle movement and loss of containment.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Set up and segregate fuel storage areas
• Receive deliveries and decant fuel
• Refuel plant, vehicles and equipment
• Control ignition sources and hazardous atmospheres
• Check containers, tanks, hoses and pumps
• Respond to spills, leaks and loss of containment
• Prepare for emergencies and fire response
• Provide information, training and supervision

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out fuel storage and handling activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Excavation work — 2.3. Controlling the risks; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use