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Civacon branded overfill protection system base plugs installed in Australia should be checked to ensure they have not been fitted with Printed Circuit Board (PCB)’s as shown in the pictures provide by the NZ Oil industry safety forum. If found, the PCB should be removed to stop any potential risk in contact with the PCB producing a false positive reading.

Please see the attached PITSF – Early Learning Alert out of New Zealand

In Australia Overfill Protection Systems must be installed in accordance with the manufactures procedures and AS2809.2:2023 and the soon to be updated AS5602:2025 (Flammable liquids – Road tank vehicle bottom loading and vapour transfer)

Probe wet testing in accordance with the SLP 6 monthly Pass-2-Load inspection should alert an inspector of the overfill protection system providing a false positive.

(OG7-V3.5) Pass-2-Load Operating Guideline “7” Version 3.5

REISSUE PITSF Early Learning Alert – Overfill Protection System

PITSF Safety Bulletin Truck Overfill

Many Thanks to:  NZ Petroleum Industry Transport Safety Forum 

The draft standard is now open for comments on the Standards Australia public comments system.

Standard: DR AS 5602:2025 Flammable liquids – Road tank vehicle bottom loading and vapour transfer
Committee: ME-057 ME-057 Road Tankers For Hazardous Liquids And Gases

Public Comments Close on the: 11/06/2025

You can view the draft with latest comments and provide your feedback using the link below: https://comment.standards.org.au/Drafts/d88ce001-89c4-446a-971b-42f9f4cb550b

Don’t miss your opportunity to have a say on the changes that have been made to this standard.

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Table of Contents

1. Draft Details
2. Amended Preface
3. 1 Scope and general
   1. Amended 1.1 Scope
   2. Deleted 1.2 Application
   3. Amended 1.2 Normative references
   4. Amended 1.3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
   5. Amended 1.4 Road tank vehicles
4. 2 Product connections for loading
   1. Amended 2.1 General
   2. Amended 2.2 Adaptor specification
   3. Deleted 2.3 Coupler specifications
   4. Amended 2.3 Location of API adaptors for petroleum fuels
5. Amended 3 Vapour transfer
   1. Deleted 3.1 Scope of section
   2. Added 3.1 Transfer system
      1. Added 3.1.1 General
      2. Added 3.1.2 Where API adaptors are required for petroleum fuels
      3. Added 3.1.3 For systems where API adaptors are not required
   3. Amended 3.2 Vapour transfer adaptors and couplers for petroleum fuel loaded via API adaptors
      1. Added 3.2.1 General
      2. Added 3.2.2 Vapour transfer couplers
      3. Added 3.2.3 Vapour transfer adaptors
   4. Amended 3.3 Vapour transfer hose
   5. Added 3.4 Vapour transfer piping
   6. Added 3.5 Vapour transfer valve
6. Amended 4 Vehicle overfill prevention system
   1. Deleted 4.1 Scope of section
   2. Deleted 4.2 Tank compartment sensing element
   3. Deleted 4.3 Connection between fill stand and vehicle
   4. Added 4.1 Road tank vehicle and cargo loading facility compatibility
   5. Added 4.2 Overfill detection equipment
   6. Added 4.3 Overfill earth connection
   7. Added 4.4 Overfill sensor settings
   8. Added 4.5 Electrical requirements 
   9. Added 4.6 Tanker compartment content verification
7. Amended 5 Interlocking with the fill stand
   1. Deleted 5.1 Scope of section
   2. Deleted 5.2 Loading system interlocks
   3. Deleted 5.3 Overfill protection system
8. Deleted 6 Interlocks on the tank vehicle
9. Deleted 7 Unloading with vapour recovery
10. Deleted 8 Unloading without vapour recovery
11. Added 6 Brake interlock driveaway protection
12. Added 7 Vehicle internal valves
13. Added 8 Product recognition and crossover prevention
14. Added 9 Maintenance, inspection and testing
    1. Added 9.1 Regular inspection and maintenance intervals
    2. Added 9.2 Performance testing
15. Added Appendix A Typical cargo bottom loading facility design features
    1. Added A.1 General
16. Added Bibliography

On the 29th of January we launched our new and improved IT system, with the launch we have been experiencing some bugs but our IT team have been working hard to ensure these bugs are corrected so that we can provide the quickest and simplest way to access and manage your SLP processes within the new web based site and the new mobile device APP.

We encourage all SLP users to download the SLP APP, the new APP can now be used by Authorised Inspection Location “Inspectors” Transport Company Administrators and Officers, Terminal Operators, and as before Trainers and Drivers.

Please check out the user guides via the links below.

If you are experiencing any issues with using the new SLP system please contact Greg or myself and we will ensure your issue is logged with our IT team so that we can rectify the problem as quickly as possible.

User Guide Links
Driver User Type
Inspection Location User Type
Terminal Operator User Type
Transport Company Administrator User Type

The location of EMERGENCY STOP buttons and BATTERY ISOLATION switches is critical to the safe operation of a dangerous goods delivery vehicle.

Having these switches and buttons installed on the drivers side and behind the vehicle cabin allows all dangerous goods drivers and emergency services the ability to quickly access and shut down the vehicle in an emergency.

We would like to remind owners, operators and installers of emergency electrical equipment, that the location of the buttons and switches is be governed by the following key points.

Australian Standard 2809.1:2023 Battery Isolation Switch

• located as close as practicable to the drivers door;
  *this needs allow for both vehicle and operator safety*
• in a position that is clearly visible and easily assessable while standing on the ground;
  *standing on the ground and at arms length from the outer edge of the vehicle*
• labelled “BATTERY ISOLATION SWITCH” and detailing is method of operation e.g. “PUSH”
  *good signage will help to locate a well protected emergency stop button or battery isolation switch*

We recommend the following:

• BATTERY ISOLATION switches and EMERGENCY STOP buttons should be mounted well within the outer perimeter of the vehicle, no more than a typical arms length. This is to avoid the button or switch being damaged by animal strike or minor vehicle collision.

We have seen examples of EMERGENCY STOP switches damaged while the vehicle is in motion, in most cases this has occurred via a collision with an animal.

In one known incident after a collision the driver lost all power to the vehicle engine, lighting, etc, but luckily the driver was able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop.

Attached are examples of where EMERGENCY STOP and BATTERY ISOLATION switches have been installed close to the external perimeter of the vehicle allowing them to be subjected to damage via vehicle collision or animal strike.

Also attached are examples of buttons and switches that have been installed well within the exterior perimeter of the vehicle, reducing the chance of being damaged or struck.