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Fuel Depot and Filling Station Safety Management

Fuel depots and filling stations combine flammable vapour, tanker movements and members of the public in one small footprint, which is why a single ignition source can turn into a disaster. This course covers the safe operation of fuel storage and dispensing sites, from tanker offloading to forecourt controls. It reflects the retail and bulk fuel operations found across the region, where enforcement of the basics is often the weakest link.

What you will be able to do

  • Identify fire and explosion hazards specific to fuel storage and dispensing.
  • Control ignition sources across forecourts, tank farms and offloading areas.
  • Manage tanker offloading and bonding to prevent static and spills.
  • Set up spill containment, bunding and drainage interception.
  • Plan emergency response for fuel fires, spills and public evacuation.
  • Enforce forecourt rules for staff, contractors and the public.

Course outline

  1. 01Fire and explosion hazards of fuels
  2. 02Controlling ignition sources on site
  3. 03Safe tanker offloading and bonding
  4. 04Spill containment, bunding and drainage
  5. 05Forecourt rules for staff and public
  6. 06Emergency response for fuel incidents
  7. 07Site inspections and permit controls

Who should attend

Filling station managers, fuel depot operators, tanker drivers, forecourt supervisors and safety officers in the fuel and energy retail sector.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
24 to 26 Aug 2026Online3US$900
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Cairo3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
2 to 4 Nov 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Kampala3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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