SPA - Petrol Retail Forecourt Contractors syllabus

Category: Petrol

Level: Beginner

The Course Aim is to build on the basic Health and Safety information of the Core Day programme by concentrating on risks specifically found with working on a Petrol Filling Station.

To allow delegates to recognise hazards, utilise control measures and safe working practices and maintain a safe working environment.

The SPA Petrol Retail Forecourt Contractors course certificate has 3 years validity.

It is recommended that you check with your course tutor for information on SPA - Petrol Retail Forecourt Contractors refresher courses and their recommended frequency or the next step qualification.

The SPA Safety Passport is a requirement for all contractors undertaking work on petrol filling stations.

MODULE 1:

Hazards on a Petrol Filling Station

Module Content:-

Types of hazards
Fuel hazards
Fuel properties
DSEAR
Restricted areas on a petrol forecourt
Hazardous areas
Zone classification
Delivery hazards
Vapour recovery
Customer hazards
Other hazards
Contractor hazards

MODULE 2:

Controlling Work on a Forecourt

Module Content:-

Communication
Documentation
Safety method statements
Clearance certificates
Permits to work
Task classification

Module 1: complete a hazard spotting based exercise on a picture of a petrol station.
Module 2: complete a risk assessment based on your own work task at your petrol station and,determine control measures to reduce risk.

SPA Petrol Retail Forecourt Contractors Passport valid for 3 years.