Storage and handling of Fuels, Lubricants and Hazardous substances

Question 1

What is included within the range of F+L products used in the RAF?

Answer 1

• Petroleum based products
• Hydraulic oils
• Greases
• Temporary Protectors
• Coolants
• Windscreen washing fluids
• De-icing and antifreeze compounds

Question 2

What does FLAP stand for?

Answer 2

Fluids, Lubricants and Associated Products

Question 3

What are the different classifications of ‘Flashpoint’?

Answer 3

• Class 0: Liquid Petroleum Gases (LPG)
• Class 1: Products with a flashpoint of below 21 Degrees Celcius
• Class 2: Products which have a flashpoint of between 21 and 60 Degrees Celcius
• Class 3: Products with a flashpoint above 60 and including 100 Degrees Celcius
• Unclassified: Products with a flashpoint above 100 Degrees Celcius

Question 4

What is the definition of Flashpoint

Answer 4

‘A Lowest temperature at which the application of a small flame causes the vapour above a petroleum product to ignite under prescribed conditions.’

Question 5

What class 3 UN sub-categories are there for storing hazardous substances?

Answer 5

• 3.1: Low flashpoint group of liquids having a flashpoint below -18 Degrees Celcius
• 3.2: Intermediate flashpoint group of liquids having a flashpoint of -18 Degrees up to but no including 23 Degrees Celcius
• 3.3: High flashpoint group of liquids having a flashpoint of 23 Degrees Celcius up to and including 61 Degrees Celcius

Question 6

When storing Hazardous substances in the workplace, which regulation must you adhere to?

Answer 6

Liquids and Liquified Petroleum Gases Regulations (1972)

Question 7

How many litres of a flammable liquid can be stored in the workplace?

Answer 7

• 50 Litres of highly flammable Liquid (UN Classes 3.1 and 3.2)
• 250 Litres of small containers and cans of flashpoint liquids (UN Classes 3.3 and those with a flashpoint above 61 Degrees Celcius)

Question 8

Under what 3 conditions must hazardous substances be stored?

Answer 8

• Approved fire resistant cabinets or bins constructed in accordance with BS476
• Marked with appropriate hazard warning signs
• The cabinet or lockers is to be cited in a designated area at least 3 metres away from working activities

Question 9

What are the 6 identifier markings displayed on lubricant containers?

Answer 9

• Joint services designation
• Oil specification or grade
• The NATO code
• The NATO stock number (Or RAF domestic management code)
• Batch number
• Date of filling

Question 10

What 3 common fuel identification markings are there and what colour are they?

Answer 10

• Black and White: Aviation Fuel (AVTUR F 34)
• Green: Unleaded Petrol (ULGAS F 67)
• Yellow: Diesel (DIESO MT F 54)