A fuel truck is used to transport the fuel from one location to another location. Being a vehicle, many hazards and corresponding risks are involved in the activity. The checklist can be used to inspect the vehicle and verify the parameters.
Hazards
Overturning
Worker's fall from height
Release of liquid
Fire
Explosion
Precautions
- The cabin of the vehicle, interior and exterior should be in good condition.
- The electrical wiring should be in good condition, well insulated and covered properly.
- The hydraulic oil level, engine oil level, brake oil level, gear box oil level, and water level should be as per required level.
- Battery should be attached correctly, wiring should be plugged correctly.
- The side mirrors should be in good condition.
- The forward headlights, fog lights, rear lights, brake lights, parking lights, Cabin light should be functional.
- Turn Indicators should be working.
- Warning/ Klaxon light should be working.
- Reverse beacon and both indicators should be working simultaneously.
- Vehicle should be protected with ROPS (Roll Over Protection System).
- The wheels should be in good condition, lugs should be present and nuts tightened to required torque.
- The tanker should be bonded and fitted with earthing mechanism.
- Tanker body should be free of rust, damage and cracks.
- Warning sings should be present and visible.
- Top walking surface should be free of hurdles and protected with guard railing to prevent worker fall.
- Maximum quantity should be mentioned on visible location.
- The filling and dumping points should be in good condition, free of rust, damage, and provided with safety pin lock to ensure it is tightened and secured once filling/decanting activity has been performed.
- Chock Blocks are available.
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