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Health, Safety & Environmental Bulletin No 545

08 December 2016

Fire

Please see enclosed bulletin regarding fire, shared with us by Gilbarco Veeder-Root.

The latest HSE statistics show that 10 people were killed in 2015/16 by fire/explosions whilst at work, and a further
231 suffered non-fatal reportable injuries.

The nature of fuel stations means there is a significant fire/explosion hazard. Ensure you always follow the site rules,
do not take ignition sources into the hazardous area, and report any fuel spills.

We often see members of the public on site using potential ignition sources (smoking, using mobile phones, jump
starting vehicles etc), when you see this a positive intervention should be made to stop the hazard - approach the
person and politely ask them to stop, explaining the hazard and potential consequences. Always report any positive
interventions and potential hazards so that we can analyse trends and update our clients as appropriate.

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