Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Description

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Identify key site hazards and understand safe behaviours.
- Carry out tanker-specific daily vehicle checks.
- Understand rollover prevention and stability principles.
- Operate bulk tanker systems safely including PRVs, pinch valves and aeration.
- Follow safe procedures for silo deliveries and prevent over-pressurisation.
- Correctly use pipes, couplings and whip arrestors.
- Apply PPE, access/egress, and working-at-height safety measures.
- Comply with site rules, inductions and reporting requirements.


Subject Areas

  • Vehicle Systems (Safety)
  • Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
  • Vulnerable Road Users
  • Loading/Unloading (LGV)
  • Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
  • Legislation for Carriage of Goods
  • Health, Safety & Emergencies
  • Personal Health & Wellbeing
  • Physical/Mental Health & Wellbeing
  • First Aid
  • Professional Driver & Company Issues