Health & safety bulletin
Safety Signs - Visual Standards And Positioning
26th June 2008
Whilst re-branding a BP Dealer site, one of Xmo Strata's electrical engineers spotted a young lady using her mobile phone on the forecourt. He approached her and requested that she end the call, which she did without hesitation. She then went into the shop to pay for her fuel and as she came out, having thought about it, she asked our engineer if there should be signs indicating that this practice was dangerous.
This caused him to double-take on the positioning and visibility of the signs that we had installed. Upon reflection it is likely that they could be missed. Please see photos below...
Following this incident, we requested clarification from BP as to statutory sign location guidelines in order that we can maintain consistency and avoid the signs being missed by the general public.
Following some very positive dialogue between our respective companies, BP provided a visual standards document which clarifies the different types of pumps and the relevant types and positioning of the labeling / livery. Page 27 is reproduced below showing the HSSE graphics and their positioning. A full copy of the guidelines has been issued to all site teams.
They also made the following comment: “The sign as pictured should now be located on each side of the column facing the customer as they refuel or if no column is available, on the inside face of the pump, although I don't think we can specify facing the ingress as I believe on some pumps one face has ventilation grills. (The pump pictured looks like a diesel pump but ‘no smoking’ signs are fitted to provide a consistent message).”
Please ensure you follow these guidelines where possible in future - should you have any site specific queries, please contact your supervisor. Please continue to be vigilant and promote safety at all times, remembering that whilst on site, you are representing both your company and our customer.
HSSE Signs
Direction
HSSE signs, wherever possible, should be located on the inside walls of the dispenser.
Source: BP Switzerland scope