Go through your list of hotspots and, taking into account stakeholder concerns, pose yourself the following questions
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Is off-loading only conducted by a dedicated and competent person?
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Is there adequate illumination of the delivery vehicle off-loading hose connection point?
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Can the off-loading area sufficiently drain and contain any spillage or surface runoff water? (e.g. through bunds
and dykes)
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Are bunds and dykes enough to cope with leaks during transfers?
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Are bunds and dykes being properly maintained?
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Is the off-loading area equipped with absorbent material (and/or stabilizing reagent) and shovels?
• Are the following symbols displayed at off-loading areas?:
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No entry to unauthorised persons
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No smoking
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No naked flames
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Protective clothing to be worn
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Warning of hazardous substance(s)
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First aid procedure
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Other symbols as required by law/regulations/codes of practice