This self-check guide will assist in the safe operation of supervised self-service petrol stations. It does not apply to unsupervised self-service petrol stations or underground liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas) tanks. The guide identifies key elements that an individual without extensive knowledge or training can check. Attending to these key elements can significantly minimise the risk from dangerous goods at petrol stations.
The guide does not cover design matters, such as the kinds of safety valves for use on an LP Gas tank. Although design requirements are still applicable to the site and compliance is necessary, these issues should have been addressed as a part of the dangerous goods licensing process. Service station operators are generally not expected to have the expertise necessary to assess design criteria.