Return To Service Documents Protect Drivers & AIL’s
In a recent incident a driver attempted to load a tanker at an SLP terminal before the tanker had not been released for loading by a repairer. The incident has learnings for drivers and repairers, in this case the repairer was an SLP Authorised Inspection Location.
The key point for a driver in this incident was that the tanker was clearly not in a normal condition, (a compartment outlet pipe and API valve had been removed from the tanker)
If the tanker does not look normal or a driver suspects the tanker condition has changed the driver must request a return to service document be provided so the driver can assess if the tanker has been made fit to put back into service.
The repairer must ensure they do one of 2 things, either put the tanker into a safe condition where it can be put back in service and supply the tanker operator with a return to service document confirming the tanker is safe to use, or ensure the tanker operator is made fully aware the tanker is not fit for service.
The repairer can fit a lock out tag indicating the tanker out service or tape a notice on the tanker barrel advising the vehicle is not fit for service. The lock out or tag out can be placed on the drive away protection system gate.
-DRIVERS if the tanker does not look like it normally does or you know its returning from repairs or service you must insist on a return to service document!
-REPAIRERS (AIL’S) if the tanker is not ready for use, lock the tanker out of service via a lock out or tag out system.
-REPAIRERS (AIL’s) if the tanker is fit for service provide the operator with access to a completed return to service document.
Lee Stringer
SLP Manager
[email protected]
0419908919
