Storing Petrol Safely - Help & Advice
Storing Petrol Safely - Help & Advice
Saturday, 21 December 2019 11:07
Staying safe while storing and using petrol
Before addressing some of the specific issues relating to the safe storage of petrol and any current legislation in respect…
Saturday, 21 December 2019 12:34
Typical uses of petrol at work and at home
There are many businesses and organisations that use petrol in their everyday activities. Typical examples might include for use in…
Wednesday, 01 January 2020 18:07
Why is storing petrol a potential hazard?
The vast majority of people are probably very aware of the hazards associated with petrol. It is a very dangerous…
Wednesday, 01 January 2020 18:08
Are there any laws or legislation covering the storage of petrol?
Are there any laws or legislation covering the storage of petrol? Yes, if you store petrol, then you are subject to…
Wednesday, 01 January 2020 18:24
Who does the law on petrol apply to and where can I find out more?
The Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 cover many situations and go into a lot of detail on specific areas, which would…
Thursday, 02 January 2020 23:46
How do I store petrol safely in my home ‘Non-Workplace Premises’?
The advice provided by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), and taking consideration of the information provided above, is that
Friday, 03 January 2020 00:00
How much petrol can I store in a ‘Non-Workplace Premises’ and/or at home?
You can store up to 30 litres of petrol at home or at non-workplace premises without informing your local Petroleum…
Friday, 03 January 2020 00:21
Am I allowed to store more than 275 litres at my home or Non-Workplace Premises’?
Whether or not you can store more than 275 litres at my home or Non-Workplace Premises depends on your current…
Friday, 03 January 2020 00:22
Does the legislation specify what type of containers I can use to store petrol?
Yes, in short, the legislation permits you to store petrol in the following containers subject to specific requirements that are…
Friday, 03 January 2020 07:55
Can I store petrol in my own vehicle?
Subject to the requirement that the petrol is in suitable containers, you are allowed to store up to 30 litres…
Friday, 03 January 2020 07:57
Am I allowed to dispense petrol into the tank of my vehicle at my home, club or my association?
You can do this but only if your local Petroleum Enforcing Authority (PEA) have given you a licence that allows…
Friday, 03 January 2020 08:00
What if you design, manufacture or supply portable petrol storage containers?
The Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 contain the basic design safety features of petrol containers. Petrol containers that are, or have…
Friday, 04 June 2021 08:11
What if your workplace stores petrol but does not dispense petrol from a storage tank?
The Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 does not apply at workplaces that do not dispense petrol; dispensing petrol means the manual or…
Friday, 04 June 2021 08:35
What if we store and use petrol at our workplace as part of a work activity?
Can I fill a UN approved container for petrol, which I use as part of my work activities, at the…
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