Fuel Tank - Vehicle
The Health and Safety Authority is issuing a Safety Alert following an investigation into an incident where it was determined there was a failure of the air valves in the anti-drive off systemand the emergency stop button on a tank-vehicle carrying fuel (Class 3 flammable liquid).

The Health and Safety Authority reminds all employers that they have a duty to ensure that work equipment is operating properly and kept adequately maintained.
Corrective action:
Employers, owners and operators
Employers and persons who own and/or operate fuel tank-vehicles are responsible for ensuring they are properly maintained.
Employers, owners and operators should carry out the following:
- Air valves and emergency stop buttons are critical for the proper functioning of the anti-drive off systems and must be checked regularly to ensure their effectiveness
- As part of their daily checks, drivers of fuel tank-vehicles should check that the anti-drive off system and the emergency stop buttons are functioning correctly
- The anti-drive off system and the emergency stop button checks should be included in the 12-week vehicle maintenance check carried out by competent persons
Relevant Legislation