Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Description

1. Course Intro, objectives, Definition of a tanker and the different types
2. Different specifications and use of tanks, type approval national and international regulations.
3. Requirements of fire extinguishers, documentation and training, safety precautions, loading and unloading, vehicle checks, Emergency Action codes, positioning of vehicle markings, voluntary scheme for marking tanks.
4. Materials for tanks, tank linings, atmospheric tank, closed tank, construction and use regulations.
5. Stability, rear end protection, ullage space, minimum and maximum filling ratios. Bleve.
6. Loading & unloading, MAWP, purpose operation, precautions and driver responsibilities tanker role over.


Subject Areas

  • Legislation for Carriage of Goods

Course Dates

15/05/2025 at 08:30
North East Logistics Academy
The Workshops (Next To Fire Station) Master Road, Thornaby, Stockton On Tees, TS17 9BS
LGV