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A “changing of the guard” in the UK fuel marking regime

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A “changing of the guard” in the UK fuel marking regime

...the material safety data sheet and conducting an operational risk assessment is prudent, as well as informing customers about potential hazards and safety measures. Managing the transition Having fuel distribution...

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Essar safety milestone benefits local school

...Port were delighted to receive a £3,000 donation from Essar at Stanlow recently as a result of the refinery achieving a record breaking safety target of three million hours without...

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Road Safety Week 23rd-29th November

Employers are being urged to encourage staff to Drive less, live more – the theme of this year’s Road Safety Week. Two thirds (63%) of trips are made by car,...

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Agency drivers – new guidance

The Fleet Safety Forum, a division of Brake, has published new guidance for fleet managers on managing agency drivers. The guidance, sponsored by Pertemps, provides advice on how to minimise...

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Search on for tanker driver of the year

...tank safety, high delivery standards or promoting the Cold Weather Priority scheme Conducting day to day business with a high level of professionalism and demonstrating best practice Being an ambassador...
Boilerjuice rebrand

Analysis

Rebranding: reasons, process and impact

...and people all went into the consideration of the new brand. For example, we incorporated safety yellow into our logo and our branding, so safety is now always at the...

Opinion

Sustainability without compromise

Hazchem Safety, a technical workwear provider to the fuel & gas distribution industry for the past 25 years, explains to fuel oil news some of the ways in which it...

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Suttons showcases safety and innovation commitment

At a recently held event, Suttons customers were able to participate in a variety of workshops led by the company’s senior managers. The focus was on the organisation’s safety culture,...
Compass Energy tanker partner

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Compass Energy finds the right tanker partner

...door with a lower clear window to reduce blind spots – enhancing safety for both drivers and pedestrians. Tank and safety features The tanker is equipped with a 20,000-litre Cobo...

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INEOS – plant acquisition and joint safety initiative

...to work with the union’s safety representatives to help prevent future incidents. INEOS confirmed that a leak of butane gas had been detected but stressed that the incident had been...

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Spreading the cost of safety systems…

...reluctance of banks to lend money in the current economic climate. With increasing demands placed on contractors to fit vehicle safety devices – including side and rear view camera monitor...

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Investors welcome Shell net zero emissions plan

...chief executive Ben van Beurden suggested the company’s net zero commitments would not be derailed by the crisis. “With the COVID-19 pandemic having a serious impact on people’s health and...

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National Grid targets off-grid fuel poverty  

...homes and will also fund programmes to help people with health conditions living in fuel poor households.  “Around 4.5 million households across the country are in fuel poverty,” said John Pettigrew, chief...