Oil & Fuel Storage Rules for Businesses: Tanks, Bunds & Bowsers

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About Course

Businesses that store diesel, heating oil, petrol, lubricants or vegetable oil in tanks, drums, IBCs or bowsers must meet oil storage rules designed to prevent pollution. This course explains who the rules apply to, secondary containment and bund standards, fixed tank and bowser requirements, and the differences between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general awareness training written from published official guidance. It does not replace training required for your specific job, and it is not an accredited qualification.

What Will You Learn?

  • Know when oil storage rules apply to a business
  • Understand bund and drip tray capacity requirements
  • Apply the extra rules for fixed tanks, pipework and mobile bowsers
  • Understand the different rules in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Who the rules apply to
  • Containers and secondary containment
  • Fixed tanks, pipework and bowsers
  • Scotland, Northern Ireland and a worked example

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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