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New executive director at the TSA
The Tank Storage Association (TSA) has announced that its executive director, Hugh Bray, is to retire at the end of April 2016. Peter Davidson, currently UKPIA’s director of safety,...
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Prince Energy: community, charity and Christmas
...resettlement training, in preparation for civilian life, I completed the Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors course, All Classes (DGSA). Whilst in my final year, and actively seeking civilian employment, I was...
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Certas Energy joins UKPIA and fuels tall ships
...areas of process safety and transportation on road and rail. Chris Hunt, UKPIA’s director general, said: “UKPIA welcomes Certas Energy as associate. Our associate scheme is designed to enhance and...
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Oil and gas apprenticeship scheme open for applications
...OPITO, the global safety and skills organisation for the energy industry, and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), on behalf of industry operators and major contractors, was launched in...
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MiX Telematics launches new RIBAS display
...returns and safety records of fleets nationwide,” says MiX Telematics marketing & operations director Steve Coffin. “Key to this has been the system’s impact upon drivers’ awareness of how well...
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Goff works on new depot
...had responsibility for resurrecting the old site and bringing it in line with health and safety legislation. The new skid is fitted with LCM25 meters and VEGA-T electronic registers. The...
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A career dedicated to fuel
...the industry: “One of the biggest industry changes I’ve witnessed is health and safety. It has become so much more important, and rightly so. All our colleagues should come to...
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Greenergy enters Irish market
...on safety, operational reliability and low costs. “By combining Greenergy’s global origination skills with Inver’s share of the recently constructed AFSC terminal in Ireland, its branded retail dealer offer and...
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In Profile – Luc Smets
...carpenter, like my father and grandfather. Tell us your greatest fear? My greatest fear is a serious injury on site. Safety is always our number one priority, and we do...
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NEW – Safe Loading Pass scheme
...FTA manages the scheme on behalf of UKPIA. “The redevelopment of the scheme is a credit to all involved,” said Peter Davidson, director safety, commercial & projects. “The SLPS now...
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JET developments
...about to commence on forecourt resurfacing to improve safety and aesthetics of all ten sites. JET has also secured two new site wins – JET Barton Road Garage on the...
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Transition talk with Ben Marchant of 3ti
...with a range of innovations and safety features, including motion lighting, CCTV, advertising screens and full accessibility for wheelchair users, Papilio3 can be installed in less than a day. This...
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On the fuel tanker agenda
...DVSA and the Health and Safety Executive. Dangers and safe operation Regulation and issues with tanker approvals Inspection and certification ADR testing and enforcement Latest developments with fuel tanker components...
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Highly successful event culminates in award dinner recognising industry achievements
...The winner of this year’s award, sponsored once again by Pen Underwriting, was NWF Fuels – Mansfield Depot Driving the standard of safety forward for a distributor depot, this award...
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LCM Environmental launches initiatives to support staff well-being
...its staff. Operating in hazardous environments, the physical safety of staff has always been a priority for LCM Environmental, but the company also recognises the importance of mental health and...
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Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2023: entries of note
...come into effect in October 2024. This includes AI technology to distinguish between static objects and Vulnerable Road Users for the ultimate in safety. A future-proofed tanker equipped with vital...
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Activists adopt new tactics in oil terminal protests
...number of sites in order to protect the supply chain and ensure the safety of workers and the public in and around this critical infrastructure. ‘Ordinary’ protesting has not worked...
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Grand designs
...been a massive learning curve for me. Although I already held Class 1 and 2 licences I’ve had to gain the necessary health and safety qualifications and ADR training and...