Health, Safety and Environment
HSEF921.8 – Oil Transfer and Transport Plan
Approved by: WHS & HSE Systems Manager
Revision: 2
Date: Jun 2015
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AREA / LOCATION
JOB NO.
DATE
WORKER(S) PERFORMING TRANSPORT / TRANSFER
STAGE
PREREQUISITES
BEFORE
TRANSPORT
PLAN REQUIREMENTS
COMMENTS
□ Knowledge of the Oil spill Emergency plan as outlined
in the Emergency Folder onsite. This includes
knowledge of use of onsite Oil spill kits
□ Understand operation of equipment used in transfer
□ Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 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 SDS 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 e.g. 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
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Health, Safety and Environment
HSEF921.8 – Oil Transfer and Transport Plan
Approved by: WHS & HSE Systems Manager
Revision: 2
Date: Jun 2015
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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
BEFORE
TRANSFER
PLAN REQUIREMENTS
COMMENTS
□ 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
□ Oil spill kit is close by ready for use
□ Assess the transfer route and place pumps and hoses
are as far away from exposed drains as possible
□ 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).
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Revision: 2
Date: Jun 2015
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STAGE
DURING
TRANSFER
PLAN REQUIREMENTS
COMMENTS
□ 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 Clean-up 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.
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HSEF921.8 – Oil Transfer and Transport Plan
Approved by: WHS & HSE Systems Manager
Revision: 2
Date: Jun 2015
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STAGE
AFTER
TRANSFER
PLAN REQUIREMENTS
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
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