National Dangerous Goods Training Consortium Petroleum Drivers Passport

National Dangerous Goods Training Consortium Petroleum Drivers Passport

Introduction • Your instructor • Facilities • Health and Safety • Course format • Drivers hours • Breaks and refreshments • Mobile phones

Introduction Complaints • If you are dissatisfied with the training you receive: • Register a complaint with your training provider • If this does not result in appropriate action, a complaint may be made to SQA • Complaint should be made in writing

Introduction Complaints • Address: • PDP Administrator SQA Optima Building 58 Robertson Street Glasgow G 2 8 DQ

Introduction Complaints • Complaints must include: • Name • Address • SQA candidate number • Training provider • Location of training • Name of instructor • Date of training • Nature of complaint

Course Aims • To give candidates the necessary training in order to satisfy the requirements of the Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) • To demonstrate by examination the ability to be: • Able to load petroleum products • Able to drive petroleum product road tankers • Able to off load petroleum products, and • Able to deliver petroleum products by road

PDP Scheme • The Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) is an industry initiative • Backed by government • To ensure all tanker drivers in the UK are trained and assessed to a consistent, high standard

PDP Scheme • Created by the Downstream Oil Industry Distribution Forum (DODF) • A partnership of employers, industry bodies and trade unions • DODF has appointed the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) to manage the PDP

PDP Scheme • When the PDP is introduced, there will be industry accredited checks for both the driver and the vehicle: • Safe Loading Pass: Vehicle • Petroleum Driver Passport: Driver

PDP Scheme How Does the PDP Work • Five year cycle in line with driver ADR renewal cycle • Classroom training and assessment • Practical load, drive and tip assessment • SQA managed examinations • SQA manage candidate results and issue passports • Valid 5 years • Annual Refresher training to retain validity

PDP Scheme How Does the PDP Work • PDP training starts January 2014 • All drivers have 12 months to get a PDP • Full passport if ADR to be renewed in the first 12 months • Interim if ADR renewal is more than 12 months away

PDP Scheme How Does the PDP Work • Interim Passport • Practical assessment • Classroom Training session • SQA examination covering critical points of full assessment • Passport is valid until ADR renewal • Interim cards are coloured differently

PDP Scheme How Does the PDP Work • Full Assessment: • Classroom training • SQA examination • Load, drive and tip assessment • Ideally completed with ADR refresher

PDP Scheme How Does the PDP Work • Annual Refresher Training • Classroom refresher training • Approximately one hour PDP refresher plus • Industry sector specific training • Annual load, drive and tip assessment • SQA log all annual refresher training

PDP Scheme Routes to Passport

Current Driver Employed in the industry (with ADR) If ADR not up for renewal in Year 1 of the PDP scheme If ADR up for renewal in Year 1 of the PDP scheme Driver NEW to the industry (with NO ADR) Driver NEW to industry (with ADR ) Route 2 Route 1 Initial assessment: • classroom training • written assessment (subset of 5 year PDP) • practical assessment and issue of interim passport PDP: • classroom training • written assessment • practical assessment and issue of full PD Passport Year 1 Annual refresher training and practical assessment Year 2 Annual refresher training and practical assessment until ADR up for renewal, then take Route 2 Follow Route 2 from point of joining At point of joining at any time (not just in Year 1 of scheme) follow Route 1 until ADR up for renewal, then revert to Route 2 NB: the above means Route 1 must continue to be available after Year 1 of the PDP scheme. Year 3 Annual refresher training and practical assessment Year 4 Annual refresher training and practical assessment Year 5 renewal of PDP: • classroom training • written assessment • practical assessment and re-issue of full PD Passport NB: in line with ADR renewal timescale 16

PDP Scheme • PDP is not a legal requirement • PDP does not replace or supersede Terminal inductions or Company training and procedures • All major Terminals have signed up to the scheme

PDP Scheme How Does the PDP Work • Enforcement is the responsibility of the Terminal operator • PDP card must be carried and presented on request to Terminal operator • Drivers without valid PDP from 2015 will not be allowed to load

Safe Loading Pass • The Safe Loading Pass Scheme was devised by the UK Major Participating Oil Companies • Purpose of the Scheme is to protect • Health and safety of drivers and other personnel • The facilities and other road tankers • The environment

Safe Loading Pass • Oil Companies and Terminals appoint an individual as an ‘Accountable Authority’ who is experienced and competent in tank vehicle design, maintenance and terminal loading • Vehicle inspections are carried out by ‘Appointed Persons’

Safe Loading Pass • Checks include engine type, electrical circuits and equipment , fire screen, exhaust, tyres, mud wings roof hatch, cab rear window, cab night heater and other safety items • Upon successful inspection, safe loading passes are issued

Safe Loading Pass • Displayed adjacent to the Vehicle Excise Duty in the windscreen • Articulated vehicles require two SLP’s, one for the tractor and one for the trailer • Trailer SLP is displayed in a holder attached to the trailer • Normally valid for 6 months if vehicle carries petrol • Terminal may have longer period • Spot checks carried out

Safe Loading Pass • Colours of SLP’s: • Red - Standard • Yellow - Tankers which do not carry petrol • Green - Fuel Oil (black Oil) only

Safe Loading Pass • Drivers must carry out vehicle check at the start of each shift • Check must include SLP for the vehicle (and trailer for articulated vehicle or rigid drawbar combination). SLP must be: • • • In date For vehicle/trailer on which it is displayed Correct type for product to be carried Valid for terminal where vehicle is loading Signed by appointed person

Safe Loading Pass • SLP is not a legal requirement • It is an industry led scheme • Applies in UK only • Only applies to UK registered vehicles • Enforced by participating terminals

Documentation • A reminder that ADR requires: • • Transport Document Instructions in Writing Driver’s ADR Certificate ADR Vehicle Approval Certificate • Additional paperwork is required for a petroleum delivery and may include: • Bill of Lading • Petroleum Delivery Form

Documentation Bill of Lading • Confirms: • Product loaded into each compartment at terminal • Volume in each compartment • Seller • Buyer • Date of loading

Documentation Petroleum Delivery Form • Completed by delivery site operator prior to delivery • Must be completed as close to expected delivery time as possible

Documentation Petroleum Delivery Form • Details include: • Tank number or letter to receive fuel • Ullage space in each receiving tank • Grade to be delivered into each tank • Quantity to be delivered into each tank • Signature of site operator for each tank entry

Documentation

Documentation • Forecourt deliveries require driver to check bill of lading/delivery note corresponds with Petroleum Delivery Form PRIOR to delivery • Driver must complete and sign Petroleum Delivery Form PRIOR to discharge of load • Commercial and other types of delivery may require the site operator/customer to sign delivery note confirming sufficient ullage space in receiving tank and correct connection of hose PRIOR to delivery

Documentation • Following delivery of product, documentation must be altered to show the status of the tank • If tank is nominally empty documents must show: • “EMPTY TANK-VEHICLE LAST LOAD” followed by the product details • Or, if returning to the loading point • “EMPTY, UNCLEANED RETURN may be added to the documentation and the original quantity crossed out

Products Applicable to PDP • UN 1202 GAS OIL or DIESEL FUEL or HEATING OIL LIGHT • UN 1203 MOTOR SPIRIT or GASOLINE or PETROL • UN 1223 KEROSENE • UN 1863 FUEL, AVIATION, TURBINE ENGINE • UN 1268 and UN 3475 in some circumstances

Products Applicable to PDP • The main characteristics of flammable liquids are covered by the ADR course • These include: • Flashpoint • Auto ignition temperature • Flammable/Explosive range • Liquid/vapour volume ratio

Products Applicable to PDP • A reminder: • Flashpoint: • The lowest temperature at which the liquid gives off sufficient vapour to form a mixture with air that can be ignited • Auto ignition temperature: • The lowest temperature at which a vapour/air mixture will ignite without the aid of an external source of ignition.

Products Applicable to PDP • A reminder: • Flammable/Explosive range: • The range of vapour/air mixture that can be ignited • Liquid/vapour volume ratio: • When a given volume of flammable liquid evaporates it produces a much greater volume of flammable vapour. • 200 to 400 times increase

Products Fractional Distillation • Crude oil is refined by fractional distillation to produce a number of petroleum products. • A fraction is a group of hydrocarbons with boiling points within a given range • Examples of boiling point ranges used: • Petrol • Diesel • Kerosene 25 to 200 °C 170 to 370 °C 125 to 292 °C

Products Fractional Distillation • Because the petroleum products are produced within a range of boiling points, the products have a range of flashpoints and auto ignition temperatures: • Figures vary from one refinery to another • Approximate values: Product Petrol Flashpoint < - 40 °C Auto-ignition 280 to 470 °C Kerosene 37 to 65 °C >229 °C Diesel 55 to 75 °C > 210 °C

Products • Petroleum products are lighter than water • Density: • Petrol 720 to 760 kg/ m 3 • Kerosene 775 to 840 kg/ m 3 • Diesel 872 kg/ m 3 • Water 1000 kg/ m 3

Products • Petrol is much lighter than diesel • Driver must ensure gross vehicle weight is not exceeded • A vehicle capable of carrying 40, 000 litres of petrol will be able to carry much less diesel

Tank Vehicle Loading Terminal Rules • Drivers must have completed driver induction for the terminal • SLP must be valid for terminal • Terminal instructions regarding mobile phones and other sources of ignition must be followed. • PPE required by terminal rules must be available

Tank Vehicle Loading Pre-loading • Comply with terminal traffic management system • Ensure speed limit is not exceeded • Position vehicle under rack • Apply park brake • Raise air suspension

Tank Vehicle Loading Pre-loading • Switch off electrical equipment • Operate master switch to isolate electrics • Ensure PPE is worn to company and terminal rules • Exit vehicle using three points of contact • Close cab door

Tank Vehicle Loading • Prior to loading check status of tank • Is there capacity in the tank for the load? • Are compartments shown as empty on documentation? • Are sight glass balls down on empty compartments? • Establish loading plan • Ensure vehicle displays the correct marking and placarding for the load

Tank Vehicle Loading • Open master control button • Raise faucet bar • Connect Sculley if applicable • Earth vehicle by other means if Scully not applicable • Connect vapour recovery hose • Open necessary foot valves and confirm open by checking indicators

Tank Vehicle Loading • Where appropriate: • Check all visual indicators to ensure compartments are empty • If any indicator shows product on board, follow terminal procedures • Check compartment will accept desired quantity • Remove all necessary drip caps • Connect loading arm and ensure locked correctly in position

Tank Vehicle Loading • Confirm with Delivery Note that connection is correct • Pre-set meter to exact volume according to loading instructions • Double check loading arm grade and quantity before starting • When product flowing set product grade indicator for relevant compartment • Keep constant visual watch throughout loading process checking for any leaks

Tank Vehicle Loading • Connect other loading arms in accordance with terminal and company procedures • When compartment is loaded, close foot valve before removing loading arm • Check visual indicator shows foot valve closed • Remove loading arm • Replace drip cap immediately • Load remainder of compartments as per loading procedures

Tank Vehicle Loading • On completion of loading ensure that all loading arms are stowed correctly • Disconnect and stow vapour recovery arm where applicable • Disconnect and stow scully • Disconnect earth cable where scully system not fitted • Close Faucet Bar • Close Master Control Button

Tank Vehicle Loading • Check Faucet Bar is in the locked position • Check loading document matches product grade indicators • Carry out walk round check of vehicle • Switch on master switch • Reset air suspension • Ensure sufficient air pressure is obtained before moving off • Check bill of lading against delivery note confirming grades and quantities

Site Plan • Drivers should be informed where site plan is available • Site plan informs driver how to create a safe working area • Site plans assist driver when carrying out a risk assessment

Site Risk Assessment • Driver must undertake a risk assessment on arrival at site • If a site plan is available, check all equipment on site is as stated in the plan • If no site plan, continue with risk assessment • Checks should include: • • No previous spillages No sources of ignition within 4 m of tank outlet valves Adequate lighting Emergency equipment is available and in good order

Site Risk Assessment • Checks should include: • No unacceptable working at height risks • Storage tank connections are clearly defined • If there any doubts about safety, delivery should not proceed • Driver should seek guidance from employer

DSEAR • Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 • Guidance given in Approved Code of Practice L 138 • Sets minimum requirements for the protection of workers from fire and explosion risks arising from dangerous substances and potentially explosive atmospheres • Site plan must comply with DSEAR Regulations

Safe Working Area • There must be a safe area for the driver to work in during the delivery • The area should be • Free from sources of ignition within a minimum area of 4 m radius from outlet valves • Adequately lit • Free from previous spillage • Free from slip trip and fall hazards

Safe Working Area • It is the drivers responsibility to ensure there is a safe working area • Driver must conduct a risk assessment prior to delivery • Driver may require assistance from a responsible person to ensure safe working area is created/maintained

Safe Working Area • Driver should not deliver the product if a safe working area cannot be created • If the safe working area is compromised during the delivery, unloading must stop

Driver Fitness to Work • Drivers must conduct a self assessment of fitness to drive prior to work • DVLA produces guidelines on medical conditions which must be reported • Notifiable conditions include: • • • Epilepsy strokes and other neurological conditions mental health problems physical disabilities visual impairments

Driver Fitness to Working Time Directive • The Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005 were amended in 2012 • Main rules applicable to drivers are: • An average of 48 hours work per week calculated over a specified reference period • Max 60 hours work in any week • Working between 6 and 9 hours per day requires breaks totalling 30 minute • If more that 9 hours is worked then breaks must total 45 minute • Breaks must be at least 15 minute each and interrupt work period

Driver Fitness to Working Time Directive • Main rules applicable to drivers are: • Night work must not exceed 10 hours unless extended by a workforce agreement • Night work is defined as any period which includes work between midnight and 4 am • Opt out of WTD for self–employed drivers was removed in 2012

Communication • On arrival at the delivery point, driver must report to a person competent to receive the delivery • If there any doubts as to the competency of the responsible person, driver should contact employer and await further instructions • Retail deliveries to forecourts often require a driver to deliver without assistance

Communication • The responsibilities of the person receiving the delivery include: • Informing tanker driver of any special and specific site rules • Ensuring safe area is created and maintained and all safety equipment is present • Ensuring that the receiving tank has sufficient ullage space for the fuel to be delivered • Checking with driver that the hoses are correctly connected to the appropriate receiving tank connection • Signing the delivery note/petroleum delivery form confirming correct connection prior to each delivery

Communication • Only appropriate documentation should be used • Confirmation of sufficient ullage space in the receiving tank should be given to the driver in writing • This may be by completion of a section of the delivery note or the Petroleum Delivery Form where appropriate • Drivers must speak in a polite way at all times

Communication • Communication with members of the public when delivering petroleum products: • If the driver feels that a member of the public is likely to compromise the safety of themselves or other people, the driver must take action • The delivery must be stopped and the member of the public politely asked to move to a place of safety • If the member of the public is uncooperative, secure the vehicle and contact the site operator or Police as appropriate

Driver Fatigue/Tiredness • Many accidents are caused through driver fatigue or tiredness • Driver fatigue is impairment due to prolonged mental or physical activity • Tiredness is the likelihood of falling asleep • It is important that you know the difference

Driver Tiredness • Tiredness can only be addressed by getting sleep • Drivers should get adequate sleep before driving • Alertness is at a minimum between: • Midnight and 6 am • 2 pm and 4 pm • If a drivers feels at all sleepy, stop in a safe place • A short nap of a least 15 minutes can help counteract tiredness

Driver Fatigue • Fatigue can be addressed by simply taking regular breaks during any mental or physical activity • Journeys should be planned to include adequate breaks

Alcohol • Alcohol seriously affects judgement and abilities • Alcohol will • • • Give a false sense of confidence Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk Reduce driving ability, even below the legal limit Take time to leave the body Drivers may be unfit to drive in the morning after drinking the previous evening

Alcohol • It is illegal to drive with: • A breath alcohol level higher than 35 micrograms/100 millilitres of breath • A blood alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams/100 millilitres of blood • A urine alcohol level of more than 107 milligrams per 100 millilitres of urine

Drugs • Prescription and off the shelf drugs can: • Give a false sense of confidence • Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions • Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk • Drivers should: • Check the instructions • Or ask your doctor or pharmacist

Drugs • Using illegal drugs is highly dangerous • Drivers should never take them before driving • Effects are unpredictable • Can be more severe than alcohol

Alcohol and Drugs • Enforcement officers can carry out roadside checks when driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is suspected • All drivers are usually tested if police officers attend a road traffic collision • Companies may have additional requirements in relation to drug and alcohol usage • Many companies have a zero tolerance to drugs abuse and alcohol misuse. • Operators may have a system of random testing to detect alcohol misuse and drug abuse

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