Prepare to receive deliveries of fuel (for driver-controlled transfers) on a forecourt

This standard is about preparing to receive deliveries of fuel on a forecourt for driver-controlled transfers to fuel tanks. Fuel poses serious risks to health and safety and it is vitally important that all the necessary
precautions are maintained, and that relevant legislation is followed .

This standard is for all staff who are responsible for preparing for deliveries of driver-controlled transfers.

When you have completed this standard you will be able to demonstrate your understanding of and ability to:

• Prepare to receive deliveries of fuel (for driver-controlled transfers) on a forecourt

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1. find out the expected delivery time and the type and amount of fuel to be received and check these against the relevant documentation relating to the order of fuel following your workplace procedures
2. check that there is sufficient space in the relevant fuel storage tanks for the expected fuel so that driver-controlled transfers can be carried out
3. follow your workplace procedures to check and prepare the equipment and materials needed to ensure safe and effective fuel delivery
4. check equipment and materials are in working order according to your workplace requirements
5. identify potential hazards and problems and follow the relevant legislation and your workplace requirements for removing them or making them safe
6. record and report potential hazards in line with the relevant legislation and your workplace requirements for fuel forecourts
7. give the driver adequate information according to your workplace requirements about the space in the fuel storage tanks
8. tell the driver where to find the relevant health and safety equipment according to your workplace requirements and relevant legislation
9. follow the relevant legislation and your workplace requirements for preparing a hazard zone around the fuel delivery area and coning off the relevant areas on the forecourt
10. refer problems not within your area of responsibility promptly to the correct person following your workplace procedures
11. check with the driver that all relevant documentation, equipment and space is available prior to the transfer of fuel
12. follow relevant legal regulations relating to the UK geographical location of your retail organisation

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1. the relevant documentation you need to prepare to receive deliveries of fuel for driver-controlled transfers to fuel tanks and how to interpret it
2. how to work out the amount of space available in the fuel storage tanks on the forecourt for driver-controlled transfers
3. what equipment and materials to prepare for safe and effective delivery, what they are used for and where to find them
4. typical hazards and problems that occur in relation to deliveries, and how to deal with problems within your area of responsibility
5. the relevant legislation and your workplace requirements relating to fuel on forecourts
6. which problems are not within your area of responsibility and who to refer them to
7. how fuel can be dangerous
8. where all relevant health and safety equipment is and how to access it
9. how to set up a hazard zone around the delivery area and cone off relevant areas of the forecourt
10. what information drivers require prior to transferring fuel
11. what the relevant legislation is relating to the UK geographical location of your workplace

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PPL.B239 Check that driver-controlled fuel transfers have been completed
PPL.B240 Receive deliveries and transfer fuel on a forecourt

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2030

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Current

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Original

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Skillsmart Retail

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SSR.B238

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Manager, Owner/Manager, Retail and Commercial Enterprise, Retailing and Wholesaling, Sales and Customer Services Occupations, Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers, Team Leader

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7111

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Retailing; retailers; delivery; delivering; receives; receiving; petrol; diesel; forecourts; petrol stations;

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