The Tank Storage Association (TSA) has formally launched a new Safety Leadership Charter, reaffirming its commitment to the original principles of Process Safety Leadership.
The Charter comprises seven pledges that demonstrate commitment to managing major hazard risks by promoting an engaged, positive, informed and cooperative safety culture.
Peter Davidson, executive director of the Tank Storage Association, underscored the organisation’s pledge to ensure “safety lessons and best practice are shared across the sector wherever possible”.
“Our dedicated Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) committee is key to achieving this and we remain a driving force in a number of industry safety forums, including the Process Safety Forum and the COMAH Strategic Forum.”
Since its publication in 2009, Mr Davidson said the TSA’s members had “fully supported the Process Safety Leadership Group’s Principles of Process Safety Leadership”.
“The launch of our Commitment to Good Major Hazard Leadership further strengthens this support. Our aim is to ensure that these principles are embedded in all that we do as a sector.”
Paul Denmead, president of the Tank Storage Association, echoed his colleague’s sentiments, saying the TSA with the support of its members had developed the Safety Leadership Charter “to promote a positive and cooperative safety culture within member organisations.”
“This Charter clearly demonstrates our commitment to major hazard safety, starting at the top, and puts the TSA at the forefront of safety leadership within our sector.”
Meanwhile Martyn Lyons, chief executive of Inter Terminals, described high standards of leadership as being “essential” in ensuring the effective control of major hazard risks.
He added: “The Safety Leadership Charter, developed by the Tank Storage Association in conjunction with the sector’s leaders, is a testament to our strong commitment to strive for the highest standards and continue leading from the front.”
Industry has responded positively to the new Charter. John Reynolds, managing director of Reynolds Training Services Ltd, said the Charter was “great news” and would mark “a significant step in emphasising the importance of Process Safety Leadership across all levels of an organisation.”
John continued: “This is something we, at Reynolds, embed in our courses because it is essential in underpinning safety throughout the major hazard industries.”
To download a copy of the TSA’s Commitment to Good Major Hazard Leadership charter, visit their website or click here.
PRESS NOTES TO EDITORS
More about the TSA
The Tank Storage Association (TSA) represents the interests of over 60 member companies engaged in the storage of bulk liquids and the provision of products and services to the sector. Collectively, its members operate 293 terminals and distribution hubs in the UK and have over 10 million cubic metres of storage capacity in the United Kingdom (UK) and Republic of Ireland (ROI). TSA’s members provide and support an essential interface between sea, road, rail and pipeline logistics for many different substances including transport and heating fuels, chemicals, animal feed and foodstuffs.
The Tank Storage Association has released its 2020 Annual Review of the UK’s bulk liquid storage sector. Included is data on terminals, process safety, occupational health and safety as well as on the industry’s contribution to the economy.
To monitor industry performance and highlight potential emerging process safety issues, the report reveals ‘low levels’ of Tier 1 events which pertain to significant losses of containment, with one reported in 2019.
Now in its fifth year of publication, TSA president Paul Denmead described the Annual Review as an “incredibly valuable source of data and information” on the bulk liquid storage sector in the UK.
And Peter Davidson, executive director of the Tank Storage Association, underscored how in addition to valuable statistical information, this year’s report presents an overview of how the sector and associated logistics will have a “key role to play” in the energy transition and in supporting the achievement of the UK’s decarbonisation targets.
“We all know what an incredible tank storage sector we have in the UK. Looking ahead, we are determined to up the ante and continue leading from the front.”
Contribution to the UK economy
The report also provides key insights into the economical role the bulk liquid sector plays in the UK.
Key highlights include:
£3bn revenue in 2019
3,790 employees in the UK and ROI (Including long term contractors)
£607m planned investment in the next 5 years (In the UK and ROI)
Notes to editors
The Tank Storage Association (TSA) represents the interests of over 60 member companies engaged in the storage of bulk liquids and the provision of products and services to the sector. Collectively, its members operate 293 terminals and distribution hubs in the UK and have over 10 million cubic metres of storage capacity in the United Kingdom (UK) and Republic of Ireland (ROI). TSA’s members provide and support an essential interface between sea, road, rail and pipeline logistics for many different substances including transport and heating fuels, chemicals, animal feed and foodstuffs.
The Process Safety Forum (PSF) has published its latest newsletter featuring key information on COVID-19 and how our sector is responding to the fast-changing climate.
PSF used June’s meeting as an opportunity to listen to the approaches taken by the different represented sectors. During the session, knowledge and best practices accumulated since March 2020 were shared.
Top line messages included:
Noting how, as ‘critical work’ sectors, most have continued operating through COVID-19. They did so with reduced site manning levels.
The practice of Trade associations using various techniques to continue disseminating information to members including webinar, newsletters, regular video conferencing and good practice development.
How current focus areas are to ensure the safety of workers returning to work, assessing the implementation of the test, track and trace process and the UK’s quarantine requirements for travelers.
Check out the newsletter over at the PSF’s website and, if you haven’t subscribed, please do so to keep apprised of trending information in our sector.
Dedicated COVID-19 industry knowledge sharing page
The Process Safety Forum (PSF) was set up to provide a platform whereby initiatives, best practice, lessons from incidents and process safety strategy can be distilled and shared across sectors; to influence our stakeholders (including the Regulator); and to drive the process safety management performance agenda.
RE: Our policy on staying safe at Reynolds Training Services by mitigating the spread of COVID-19
Reynolds Training Services is fully operational. From classroom-based to simulated learning at our Lincolnshire premises, to delivering health and safety solutions directly at your site, it’s business as usual.
The impact of Coronavirus COVID-19 has been felt by all. These are indeed uncertain times. They are ones we face together and, together, we will get through this.
Health and safety remains key to protecting businesses, staff, premises, communities and the wider environment. In order to continue providing the level of service customers have come to expect, I wanted to share with you how we at Reynolds Training Services are addressing the current situation.
The health and safety of our employees, customers, and communities is our primary concern. Therefore, there are a number of measures we are taking to ensure we safely get through this fluid situation while continuing to serve our customers, partners, and employees effectively.
Policy Scope
Our COVID Secure Environment policy applies to all employees, consultants, trainers, assessors and learners who physically work in our offices and classrooms, or who visit remotely at client’s sites.
This policy is supported by an internal Risk Assessment, which will be updated in line with government guidelines, ensuring that risks in relation to COVID 19 are controlled by SFAIRP.
The situation remains fluid. Indeed, government guidelines are regularly evolving. As such, Reynolds Training will continue to monitor it closely, adapting and updating our policy and systems as required. We will keep you apprised.
For our customers, Reynolds Training Services is maintaining our services and our products are fully operational. We are here to help you get back to what you do best.
Together, we can – and we will – do this.
John Reynolds – CMIOSH
Managing Director – Reynolds Training Services Ltd
Right now, the coronavirus means a different way of doing business is needed to protect the community, stay open and keep plant, people and processes safe.
The Health and Safety Executive, on behalf of the COMAH Competent Authority, has therefore published guidance on the approach to some specific COMAH requirements during the outbreak.
The following pages, which have been added to the HSE’s COMAH website, provide a terrific resource for industry.
Managing staffing and fatigue at COMAH sites during the outbreak
Quick overview: HSE has produced new guidance on how to manage onshore major hazard establishments subject to the Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations 2015 (COMAH) during the coronavirus outbreak.
The guidance, which is particularly important for establishments that are part of the critical national infrastructure, covers the potential overall increase in risk to COMAH establishments during the coronavirus outbreak from:
Quick overview: The Control of Major Accident Regulations 2015 (COMAH) require that businesses take all measures necessary to prevent and mitigate major accidents involving dangerous substances. COMAH applies to sites that hold specified dangerous substances above certain thresholds. Despite the circumstances created by COVID-19, this primary requirement stands.
Whilst failure to comply with requirements will be considered a breach, there is flexibility within the enforcement frameworks to ensure that regulatory decisions made by the COMAH Competent Authority are pragmatic and this will be used to its fullest extent.
This page deals with safety report submissions and the scenarios that may arise during the current situation.
Quick overview: The Control of Major Accident Regulations 2015 (COMAH) require that businesses take all measures necessary to prevent and mitigate major accidents involving dangerous substances. COMAH applies to sites that hold specified dangerous substances above certain thresholds. Despite the circumstances created by COVID-19, this primary requirement stands.
Whilst failure to comply with requirements will be considered a breach, there is flexibility within the enforcement frameworks to ensure that regulatory decisions made by the COMAH Competent Authority are pragmatic and this will be used to its fullest extent.
This page deals with safety report submissions and the scenarios that may arise during the current situation.
Planned external emergency plan tests under COMAH during the outbreak
Quick overview: This page sets out the COMAH Competent Authority (CA) position on requests to postpone or cancel external emergency plan tests for COMAH upper tier establishments during the coronavirus outbreak. Following the Prime Minister’s statement on 23 March 2020, the CA has been considering the implications this might have on planned external emergency plan tests under COMAH.
COMAH notification requirements for businesses supporting the coronavirus response
Quick overview: Businesses normally not subject to COMAH may change activities at short notice to support the coronavirus response.
If this involves increasing their dangerous substance inventories or storing new substances that take them above the threshold at which COMAH applies, they will become subject to the regulations.
TANK STORAGE ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE: 24 April 2020
Due to the global COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the Tank Storage Association has announced today that it has no choice but to make the necessary decision to cancel the 2020 Tank Storage Conference and Exhibition originally scheduled for 24 September 2020, at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
Protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our members, exhibitors and attendees is paramount and serves as the reason for our decision.
In a statement, Peter Davidson, TSA’s Executive Director, said: “It is with great regret that we have had to cancel this year’s conference and exhibition. We have not taken this decision lightly and we understand that it may come as a great disappointment. However, with the health, safety and well-being of all involved our number one priority, I am sure you will appreciate that postponing the event is the right thing to do as we make our way through this challenging time. On behalf of the TSA, I would also like to thank our exhibitors, sponsors and delegates for the enormous support they have already shown us. We look forward to welcoming all at TSA 2021, which we will work to make even better than before.”
The Tank Storage Conference and Exhibition will return on 23 September 2021 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
For more information about the Tank Storage Conference and Exhibition, get in touch with the TSA team on 01462 488232 or by writing to tsa@tankstorage.org.uk.
Notes to editors
The Tank Storage Association (TSA) represents the interests of over 60 member companies engaged in the storage of bulk liquids and the provision of products and services to the sector. Collectively, its members operate over 290 terminals and distribution hubs in the UK and have over 10 million cubic metres of storage capacity in the United Kingdom (UK) and Republic of Ireland (ROI). TSA’s members provide and support an essential interface between sea, road, rail and pipeline logistics for many different substances including transport and heating fuels, chemicals, animal feed and foodstuffs.
The Tank Storage Conference and Exhibition is the UK’s leading event for the bulk liquid storage sector. The event has a proven track record of successfully bringing together people who care about safe and effective bulk liquid storage operations. The annual conference programme regularly features presentations from Government, Regulators and industry experts on topics which are of key interest to those who operate in the sector.
TANK STORAGE ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE: 21 April 2020
Reynolds Training Services, in conjunction with the Tank Storage Association and Cogent Skills, joined forces to develop the UK’s first apprenticeship specialism for the Bulk Liquid Storage Sector. The Bulk Liquid Terminal Technician specialism is approved by industry for use with the ‘Science Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard’.
This sector leading apprenticeship programme is delivered by Reynolds Training Services Ltd in collaboration with leading apprenticeship providers, utilising state-of-the-art training facility in Lincolnshire.
The two-year apprenticeship programme includes classroom-based training and learning, practical skill development and assessment, supported by onsite training and competency assessment against the Level 3 Diploma for a Bulk Storage Operator Technician at the apprentice’s workplace.
We are now planning for Cohort 2 commencing in late August 2020 with 12 apprentices and are seeking companies who are recruiting apprentices into this vital industrial sector.
Peter Davidson, Executive Director of the Tank Storage Association, said: “The highly technical nature of our industry has created a demand for skilled and qualified specialists in the bulk liquid storage sector. For that reason, we have developed this pioneering apprenticeship programme, now in its second year, to give valuable practical and classroom-based training to the next generation of talent and provide a clear route to careers in our sector”.
John Reynolds, Managing Director of Reynolds Training Services, said: “As the founder of Reynolds Training, I care passionately about the future welfare of this sector. This apprenticeship programme provides an opportunity to embed knowledge and skills into a new generation, giving them the keys to a new career pathway in a thriving and vital sector for industry’
Adrian Jackson, Chief Executive of the Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA), commented: “The Bulk Liquid Operational Apprenticeship Programme in conjunction with the apprenticeship levy fund has provided a mechanism and process for the OPA to develop and recruit young talented apprentices. This fits with the OPA’s commitment around people development and our succession planning strategy”.
Notes to editors
The Tank Storage Association (TSA) represents the interests of over 60 member companies engaged in the storage of bulk liquids and the provision of products and services to the sector. Collectively, its members operate over 290 terminals and distribution hubs in the UK and have over 10 million cubic metres of storage capacity in the United Kingdom (UK) and Republic of Ireland (ROI). TSA’s members provide and support an essential interface between sea, road, rail and pipeline logistics for many different substances including transport and heating fuels, chemicals, animal feed and foodstuffs.
Reynolds Training Services are the leading provider of training, competence assessment and management for the bulk liquid and gas sector, accredited by leading awarding bodies including NEBOSH, IOSH and GQA, delivering to the high hazard industry both nationally and internationally at site or from our world class training facilities located in the heart of Lincolnshire.
The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) is a statutory public corporation formed under the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 in 1986. The OPA currently manages, operates and maintains six Naval Oil Fuel Depots and two Petroleum Storage Depots within the UK on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Reynolds Training Services is the winner!
We’re proud to have won the prestigious and internationally-recognised Rising Star Award at the Tank Storage Awards, 2020. We would also like to congratulate all of the other worthy nominees and winners.
We enjoyed a wonderful night at the gala dinner in the spectacular Floating Pavilion in Rotterdam. The event is hosted by market leading publication, Tank Storage Magazine and attracts terminal professionals from Saudi Arabia, India, Malaysia, South Africa, the US and all across Europe.
Now in its fourth year, the Tank Storage Awards reward and celebrate terminal achievements, equipment innovations and individual success in the storage terminal industry.
This award is as much for John Reynolds’ imagination, commitment and energy as it is for the company he leads.
John said of the award: “Reynolds Training’s Rising Star Award recognises the standard of excellence we strive to maintain in every course we teach – as well as reflecting our ongoing drive to innovate and improve. Our innovations include developing our pioneering Bulk Liquid Storage Apprenticeship, which we launched in 2019 in collaboration with our friends at HETA, the Humberside Engineering Training Association”.
“This works in collaboration with a new Level 3 Diploma for a Bulk Storage Operator Technician, which we wrote specifically to underpin the Apprenticeship.”
Reynolds Training – our standards are always rising
Creating a culture of health and safety competence in the high hazard industries requires endless vigilance and innovation. Regulations are constantly changing, technology is constantly evolving and the needs of the industry and marketplace are never static.
Reynolds Training Services is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for the prestigious Global Tank Storage Awards 2020. Out of a record number of nominations, Reynolds Training is in the running for the ‘Rising Star’ award.
Now in its fourth year, the Global Tank Storage Awards has become an industry-recognised event that rewards and celebrates terminal achievements, equipment innovations and individual success in the storage terminal industry.
This award nomination reflects the standard of excellence we, at Reynolds Training, have developed and maintained over the last ten years and will continue to develop into the future.
Reynolds takes the lead in developing pioneering courses and training programmes for the sector, such as our Bulk Liquid Terminal Technician Apprenticeship, which we launched in 2019 in collaboration with HETA (the Humberside Engineering Training Association); taking three years to develop and gain approval, we are proud to confirm that the 2nd cohort of apprentices begin their journey in August 2020.
Underpinning the Apprenticeship is the new Level 3 Diploma for a Bulk Storage Operator (Technician), which can also be delivered as a stand-alone qualification upskilling the current workforce relevant to the high hazard environment we work in.
We, at Reynolds, are also investing heavily in the training infrastructure of our region, specifically in developing the Process Plant within the CATCH facility with a £150,000 investment in state-of-the-art technology, to furnish the tank farm with the latest technology.
This investment includes the latest Honeywell Distribution Control Systems, ROSOV, DCV and actuated valves, as well as Radar and Servo gauges for the tanks coupled with independent high-level alarms, metering and batch control systems. These improvements, which go live at the start of April, will bring a wider range of realism and complexity to the Tank Farm, forming the first part of the great changes planned for the future.
Reynolds Training – what we do
Creating a culture of health, safety and technical competence in the high hazard industries requires endless vigilance and innovation. Regulations are constantly changing, technology is evolving and the needs of the industry and marketplace are never static. Reynolds’ imagination, commitment and energy is reflected in this award nomination.
John Reynolds commented, ‘It is fantastic to be shortlisted for this prestigious award! Winning would be a whole new level, especially with such a wonderful array of industry professionals who support this sector in a variety of ways, good luck to us all’.
The 2020 Global Tank Storage Award winners will be announced on 10th March during a gala dinner at the Floating Pavilion in Rotterdam. Hosted by market leading publication, Tank Storage Magazine. The award ceremony will attract terminal professionals from as far as Saudi Arabia, India, Malaysia, South Africa, the US and all across Europe.
You may have noticed – the UK has left the EU. We have now entered what is officially termed ‘The Transitional Period’.
How does this affect businesses in the High Hazards sector?
Well, The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has stressed that your responsibility to protect the health and safety of people affected by your work activities remains the same during the transition period.
That’s the key message: You should continue to manage risk in your business in a proportionate way. Here, at Reynolds Training, we will continue to work tirelessly to help you do that, in every way we can.
For the time being, policies and procedures that are already working should remain in place unless and until specific alternatives are ordered.
Post-Brexit Health and Safety guidance
For up-to-date guidance, the HSE offers a useful guide called Health and Safety Made Easy here.
The Government’s homepage on The Transitional Period is here.
All relevant regulatory bodies in your sector will be taking a lead in ensuring that standards are maintained at optimum levels.
The Tank Storage Association (TSA) is also actively working to ensure that up-to-date information is communicated effectively. The latest updates are available here.
You can rely on us, at Reynolds Training, to keep a keen eye on developments, as negotiations with the EU and other potential trade partners continue. We will respond appropriately to any changes that need making in your duty of care, by reflecting that in our training provision.
Until then: keep calm and carry on!
If in doubt, give us a shout
If you have any concerns about your Health and Safety provision, during this Transitional Period, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at Reynolds Training Services. Please email Karon Reynolds on karon@reynoldstraining.com, or phone (+44) 01469 552846.
