Elements and Performance Criteria
- Conduct pre-loading activities
- Documentation is submitted prior to loading and checked for accuracy of expected load
- Loading area is checked for hazards
- HAZCHEM signage and product tumblers are checked or changed in accordance with regulatory requirements, and site and organisational procedures
- Integrity of dangerous goods is checked prior to loading in accordance with workplace procedures
- Prepare for loading
- Loading console instructions are followed and authorisation is gained
- Tanker equipment is prepared for loading in accordance with organisational and facility procedures
- Product and volume to be loaded are selected in accordance with loading documents
- Final check of product type and quantity to be loaded is made for compliance with delivery documentation, safe carrying capacity, and gross weight limitations of the tanker
- Any discrepancies are rectified in accordance with organisational procedures
- Bottom load tanker
- Locations of emergency equipment and emergency procedures are identified before loading commences
- Vapour recovery product transfer equipment is connected in accordance with organisational requirements
- Site procedures are followed for commencement of the loading process
- Tanker is safely loaded with product using only approved equipment and in accordance with organisational requirements and site procedures
- Loading process is manoeuvred at console in accordance with organisational and site procedures
- Valves on the tanker and load-out facility are closed and all transfer equipment is secured at the completion of the loading process in accordance with site procedures
- Leave the loading rack
- Loaded tanker is checked to ensure it is within legal weight limitations and complies with regulatory and organisational procedures
- Pre-departure inspection of loaded tanker is undertaken to ensure all hoses, pipes and cables are disconnected and secured, brake interlock is deactivated, and any obstacles are cleared in accordance with organisational procedures
- Tanker is slowly moved from the loading area without damage to property or injury to people and in accordance with site procedures
- Tanker is parked in the designated area and checked to ensure correct placarding
- Load documentation is completed, checked and secured in the tanker in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Tanker is driven safely from site in accordance with site procedures