AP05: 4 Day MoD Authorised Person (Petroleum) Course - Open Course

Purpose of the course:

This 4 day course is designed to introduce delegates to the main requirements of MoD JSP 375, Chapter 5 - Petroleum Installations so that a Safe Systems of Work can be implemented, managed and controlled by competent persons on the MoD Estate.

On completion of the course, delegates will have the requisite knowledge to be able to identify typical petroleum installations, understand the risks, review safety documentation, check competencies, and ensure that the correct control measures are in place prior to permitting work to proceed.

What will be covered on the course:

• Overview of Statutory Regulations and MoD Mandatory Documents
• Introduction and Scope of Chapter 5
• General Arrangements of Chapter 5
• Roles and Duties of Appointed Personnel
• Petroleum Products, Characteristics, Classification and Typical Installations
• Hazards and Risks Associated with Petroleum Installations
• Medical Requirements, Signs, Notices & Posters
• Management Arrangements
• Restricted Areas
• Electrical Work in Petroleum Areas
• Isolation Methodology
• Gas Detection and Monitoring
• Overview of Confined Spaces and Safety Equipment
• Redundant Storage Tanks
• Assessing, Appointing, Auditing and Monitoring
• Safety Documentation Worked Examples and Scenarios
• Multiple-choice Test Paper