HSEF0920.1 – Oil Transfer and
Transport Plan
Health, Safety and Environment
Form Approved by: Manager Sustainability & Safety
Form Revision: 1
Date: 14th May 2012
Page 1 of 3
Form variations to suit user, system / software constraints, legal requirements or corporate requirements are permissible, as long
as the intent of the form is not compromised.
AREA / LOCATION
JOB NO.
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PERSON/S PERFORMING TRANSPORT / TRANSFER
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PREREQUISITES
PLAN REQUIREMENTS
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BEFORE
TRANSFER
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COMMENTS
Knowledge of the oil spill emergency plan as outlined in
the Emergency Folder on site. This includes knowledge
of use of on site oil spill kits
Understand operation of equipment used in transfer
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and Emergency
Procedure Guide (EPG) (accessible from the Australian
Standards Website) to be read and understood
Consider route: Are there any routing hazards,
restrictions, or limitations (heavy traffic, snow, ice etc)
Ensure the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of the vehicle
being used is adequate (to avoid overloading)
Place emergency Oil Spill kit on the transport vehicle
Place copy of MSDS and EPG in the vehicle
Ensure all containers are in good condition and caps or
bungs are securely tightened
Familiarise self with the location of the Oil spill Cleanup
Kit at the locations where the oil is to be loaded or
unloaded
Re-locate equipment for ease of access if required
Use correct lifting methods to load and unload drums
Ensure drums are securely restrained eg. Stacked close
to the back of the cab of the vehicle; restrained
securely against the cab (e.g. ratchet strap) so that the
drums cannot move. If larger quantities are being
transported on the truck, ensure the load is distributed
over the rear wheels
Understand the operation of pumps and filter systems
to be used in the transfer
Check that the correct oil is being used
Check if a machine outage is required; if so, check that
all isolations are complete and sign on the work permit
If draining oil, know the volume of oil requiring storage
and ensure appropriate storage facilities / bunding is
available
Ensure pump, hoses, couplings and storage containers
are in good condition
Ensure stop cocks and valves are in the appropriate
position
Spill kit adequate and is close by ready for use
Assess the transfer route and place pumps and hoses
are as far away from exposed drains as possible
Date printed 17/02/2016
HSEF0920.1 – Oil Transfer and
Transport Plan
Health, Safety and Environment
Form Approved by: Manager Sustainability & Safety
Form Revision: 1
Date: 14th May 2012
Page 2 of 3
Form variations to suit user, system / software constraints, legal requirements or corporate requirements are permissible, as long
as the intent of the form is not compromised.
STAGE
PLAN REQUIREMENTS
COMMENTS
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DURING
TRANSFER
Where pumps, filters, hoses etc are close to open
drains, assess need for specific bunding (i.e. assess the
amount of oil that is likely to escape should hoses
burst etc). If the risk is high, ensure extra control
measures are implemented (e.g. bunding is placed
under the pump and hoses, or ‘sausages’ etc are
placed in areas where spilt oil is most likely to be lost
to the environment).
□ Prepare a temporary Bund under and around the
tanker or drum, using appropriate bunds or builders
plastic sheet and sandbags or similar
□ The bund should be large enough to contain the total
amount of oil likely to be spilled
□ Sandbag any openings in the bund
□ Place drip trays under all hose connections and valves
□ Drip trays and sorbents should also be placed where
the hose comes into contact with other structures, such
as handrails etc. as these will be likely drip points in
case of a leak in the hose
□ Monitor approximate volume to ensure sight valve
reflects volume added. If not, stop work and investigate
potential blockages / leaks etc. at the fill / drain point,
pump, hoses or other pipe work
□ If any leaks found, stop pump and repair
□ Use Oil spill Cleanup Kit to contain any accidental
spillage and report spillage
Warning: Static shock and sparks can occur when transferring
oil. Actions/Recommendations:
You cannot stop static as it will always be there when a product
is being moved but you can control it by using a bonding lead or
ensuring containers are firmly grounded. The rule for a bonding
(static) leads is FIRST ON LAST OFF.
The lead must go from e.g. The vehicle to metal on the
container frame, this will stop static jumping in the form of a
spark or wanting to go to ground through the person. Where
possible the lead will go into the ground via a metal spike or be
attached directly to an earth mat. Most hoses used for pumping
are made with a wire that should bond if the filling nozzle is in
contact with metal at the fill point but if you cannot be sure this
will happen, a static lead should be used.
Date printed 17/02/2016
HSEF0920.1 – Oil Transfer and
Transport Plan
Health, Safety and Environment
Form Approved by: Manager Sustainability & Safety
Form Revision: 1
Date: 14th May 2012
Page 3 of 3
Form variations to suit user, system / software constraints, legal requirements or corporate requirements are permissible, as long
as the intent of the form is not compromised.
STAGE
AFTER
TRANSFER
PLAN REQUIREMENTS
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COMMENTS
Ensure drain / fill points have been closed
Ensure all hoses have been fully drained and that no
residual oil will leak during transport
Place storage containers in location away from high
traffic flow areas
Ensure bunding is appropriate and in place
Wipe any residual oil from pipe work and any
equipment used.
Ensure used spill gear / oily waste is stored separately
to general waste (i.e. as hydro carbon contaminated
waste)
Follow spill clean up process (as outlined in Emergency
Folder)
If oil transferred for storage/recycling/disposal, fill in
oil/grease usage booklet
Obtain disposal certificate (or copy) to be forwarded
from Contractor on completion of disposal
Date printed 17/02/2016