Petrol Filling Stations; Leak Investigation

Description

This Course is offered as a bespoke course for those organisations and authorities who need internal staff trained to conduct a Leak Investigation.

It is designed for those who wish to understand and plan to be prepared for incidents such as petrol leaks, fires and explosions and to provide a greater understanding of the issues which can involve both regulators and operators. It enables those attending the course to appreciate the fire, explosion and environmental damage that can affect the licensed site and surrounding area.

Who should attend

Petroleum Officers
Environmental Health Officers
Environmental Agency Officers
Trading Standards Officers
Fire Authorities
Consultants
Health & Safety Managers/Advisors
Company Auditors

Subjects covered

Why we should Inspect Petrol Filling Stations?
Legal Overview (PCA, DSEAR, HASAW, UK Pollution Laws)
What is Leak Investigation – Type of Incidents
Action Points and Techniques for each Incident Type
Recording, Site Closure, Using other Bodies and Organisations
4 x Case Studies;
APEX Corner, London,
Bontddu Gwynedd, Wales,
Guilford Street, Luton
Bath
Wet Stock Records, Using Electronic Data, Warrants and Sampling, Fuel Testing
Sonar and Radar Plume Surveys,
GIS Systems, “My Back Yard” database
Some Tools of the Trade & Leak Detection Equipment
Desk Top Exercise “Find That Leak”
Enforcement Options

This course attracts 6 hours Continued Professional Development and applies a practical approach to enforcement supported by numerous Hand Out material.

Timetable

Please click here to view the timetable

Price on Application

Discounts are available if the client can provide a venue, lunch and refreshments.
Price quoted will include course hand-out material and presentation certificates.

Quotation request

Please contact Jane Mardell, APEA Business Manager/Training Co-ordinator
at admin@apea.org.uk for a quotation.
Please advise how many delegates to attend the course and any preferred dates.