Name: Refuelling Of Plant Risk Assessment
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBY6RXCEMXY2NGVWYSXV38CA
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers refuelling plant, including planning, positioning, fuel transfer, spill response and post-refuelling checks. It supports planning for fire, exposure, traffic and spill hazards during refuelling activities.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

Plan and authorise refuelling activities
Position plant and manage traffic interactions
Shut down plant and control ignition sources
Inspect fuel, hoses, pumps and containers
Transfer fuel and manage splashes or overflows
Manage exposure to fuel vapours and hazardous atmospheres
Contain and respond to spills or leaks
Work around fuel delivery vehicles or bowsers
Prepare for emergency and fire response
Store fuel, maintain housekeeping and verify refuelling is complete

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses involved in refuelling plant.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Activity	Potential Hazards
Pre-start planning and authorisation	Refuelling started in an unsuitable location Use of incorrect fuel or incompatible containers Workers unaware of site traffic, ignition sources or emergency arrangements Untrained workers handling flammable liquids
Positioning plant and traffic interface	Collision with moving plant, vehicles or pedestrians Plant movement during refuelling Poor ground conditions causing slip, trip or instability Refuelling too close to active work areas
Plant shutdown and ignition control	Fire or explosion from ignition of fuel vapours Burns from hot engine or exhaust surfaces Static discharge or sparks from unsuitable equipment Workers smoking or using phones near refuelling area
Inspection of fuel, hoses, pumps and containers	Fuel leak from damaged hose, nozzle, seals or fittings Container failure or loss of containment Exposure to hazardous chemicals from defective equipment Environmental contamination from unnoticed defects
Fuel transfer and splash or overflow control	Fuel splash to eyes or skin Overfilling causing spill, vapour release or slippery surfaces Loss of control of nozzle or hose whip Manual handling strain from portable containers
Exposure to vapours and hazardous atmosphere	Inhalation of fuel vapours Hazardous atmosphere developing in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas Worker dizziness, headache or impaired judgement during refuelling Vapour ignition in low-lying or confined spaces
Spill, leak and environmental containment	Fuel spill to ground or stormwater Slip hazard from spilled fuel Fire escalation from pooled fuel Uncontrolled leak from tank, hose or parked plant after refuelling
Working around fuel delivery vehicles or bowsers	Collision between plant and delivery vehicle Crush injury while reversing or positioning fuel truck Hose strike or trip hazards across access ways Miscommunication between driver and ground workers
Emergency response and fire readiness	Fire or explosion during refuelling Delayed response to spill, burn or exposure incident Inadequate first response equipment Workers not knowing when to evacuate or raise alarm
Post-refuelling storage, housekeeping and verification	Residual leak after refuelling Poor housekeeping creating slip or fire load Unsecured fuel containers left in work area Ignition risk from contaminated rags or absorbents

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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: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
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: Confined spaces — 3.4 Assessing the risks; p. 24.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
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: How to manage work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Welding processes — 1.3 What is involved in managing risks associated with welding processes?; p. 10.

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

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