Elements and Performance Criteria
- Match fuels and additives to marine applications
- Identify fuel handling risk, precautions and regulatory requirements
- Personal protection for contact with fuels is identified and used.
- Dangers of volatile fuel liquids and vapours are identified.
- Precautions for minimising risks associated with volatile liquids are identified in workplace procedures.
- Procedures to prevent build up of volatile vapours and gases are identified.
- Regulatory requirements for refilling portable fuel containers are identified.
- Identify safety and environmental requirements for fuel refill areas
- Correct locations for refuelling activities are used.
- The workplace strategies/procedures to limit danger from static electricity and other sources of ignition are applied.
- Protection systems that provide physical barriers to minimise accidental collision with fuelling facilities are identified and used to prevent spills entering drains or the water environment.
- Appropriate ventilation is used.
- Signage for public safety needs and Hazchem requirements is identified.
- Emergency stops and shut-off devices are identified and activation methods are described.
- Refill fuel containers
- Replace gas cylinders
- Contain and clean up spills