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INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS
RURAL CONTRACTORS NEW ZEALAND
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Contractors
About Rural Contractors New Zealand The Rural Contracting industry is a very significant component of the agricultural sector. An analysis of the industry was commissioned by Rural Contractors New Zealand in December 2010 and the report by Infometrics Ltd showed: •
The rural contracting sector employed 25,898 persons at March 2010.
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It delivered $2.4 billion of services in March 2007.
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There was a further value added contribution of $1.1 billion in March 2007.
A copy of the Infometrics’ report “Analysis of the Rural Contracting Industry” December 2010 is available on the website: www.ruralcontractors.org.nz Accreditation Rural Contractors New Zealand, as the only national body representing the sector considers training and qualifications vitally important and has an accreditation system to raise the standards of the industry and to offer security to those who engage rural contactors. •
A Registered Contractor has undergone a self assessment followed by an independent audit to confirm that the contractor meets all of their statutory, regulatory and other compliance obligations. The process is not complicated and any contractor who is operating in a businesslike manner should have little difficulty in achieving this level of accreditation.
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A Qualified Contractor is one who has achieved NZQA or equivalent qualifications yet there is no visible evidence to show a client. Qualified Contractor recognition is available to any member company when the contractor, manager or supervisory employee holds the appropriate Level 3 NZQA qualification for that skill and remains valid while the qualified manager or supervisor remains in employment.
Those rural contractors wishing to achieve this recognition should download the form from the Rural Contractors web site and forward to the Executive Director, or contact him for a form.
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Chemical Applicator Accreditation Rural Contractors New Zealand is the primary national organisation whose membership apply agrichemicals in a public place and/or for hire and reward. We have introduced an alternative Chemical Applicator accreditation programme to meet the needs of our members and the industry. The application of agrichemicals has to be carried out in a competent and professional manner to ensure the enhancement of the crop and the safety of the operator, the environment and the public. There will be two levels of agrichemical applicator accreditation available through Rural Contractors New Zealand: Basic Chemical Applicator •
Requirements - Has completed the NZQA Level Two qualification in agrichemical application (see website). - Holds a current Approved Handler certificate.
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Approval The holder of this accreditation is approved to apply agrichemicals in a public place and/or for hire and reward under the direct and immediate supervision of the holder of a current Registered Chemical Applicator accreditation.
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Valid The accreditation is valid for a period of five (5) years and may be renewed.
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Renewal Accreditation will be renewed for a further five year period on production of evidence that the applicant: - Holds a current Approved Handler certificate. - Evidence that the person is still actively engaged in the agrichemical application industry.
Registered Chemical Applicator. •
Requirements - Has completed NZQA Level Four qualification in agrichemical application. The assessment of this qualification includes a site visit. - Holds a current Approved Handler certificate. - Supplies evidence to demonstrate 200 hours agrichemical application.
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Approval The holder of this accreditation is approved to apply agrichemicals in a public place and/or for hire and reward.
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Valid The accreditation is valid for a period of five (5) years and may be renewed.
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Renewal Accreditation will be renewed for a further five year period on production of evidence that the applicant: - Holds a current Approved Handler certificate. - Evidence that the person is still actively engaged in the agrichemical application industry. - Has gained ten (10) professional development points in the five years since initial/renewal of accreditation.
Professional Development During the five year period between initial accreditation and renewals, the holder of a Registered Chemical Applicator accreditation will need to achieve ten (10) professional development points. These can be achieved as follows: •
Half day agrichemical course attached to the RCNZ Annual Conference 3 Points
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Zone agrichemical industry workshops
2 Points
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Half day agrichemical course attached to the annual Road Show held in May of each year (up to 12 locations)
3 Points
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One day refresher course (individual or as a group)
10 Points
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Current GrowSafe Registered Chemical Applicator accreditation
10 Points
Cost The cost of Basic Chemical Applicator and Registered Chemical Applicator accreditation is $50 plus GST. Those who achieve accreditation will receive: •
Listing on the Chemical Applicators website at: www.ruralcontractors.org.nz
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A certificate.
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A wallet card detailing level of accreditation, types of and any restrictions on agrichemical application.
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Registered Chemical Applicators will also receive: - Sew on badges - Vehicle decals
Attendance costs for any professional development training will be met by the attendees. Rural Contractors New Zealand will be promoting to central and local government as well as industry associations, the following policy: Any person applying agrichemicals in a public place or on private property for hire and reward, shall either be: - The holder of a Registered Chemical Applicator accreditation or, - The holder of a Basic Chemical Applicator (or equivalent) accreditation operating under the immediate and direct supervision of the holder of a Registered Chemical Applicator accreditation.
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Contact Details for Rural Contractors New Zealand:
Rural Contractors New Zealand exists to provide benefits for its members and to represent at local and national level, the interests of the rural contracting industry.
Executive Director - Roger Parton Postal: PO Box 32019, Maungaraki, Lower Hutt 5050 Telephone: 0800 424 266 or 0-4-568 9123 Facsimile: 0-4-568 2780 Email: Office@RuralContractors.org.nz Web Site: www.RuralContractors.org.nz
The very diverse nature of the rural contracting industry means that the Association has a very wide coverage, both geographically and in the services provided. Each Zone holds its own meetings to bring members up to date and also an AGM where two Council members are elected– if not already elected– by postal ballot.
The country is divided into four zones: North of a line between North Taranaki and Northern Hawke’s Bay
Zone 2
South of a line between North Taranaki and Northern Hawke’s Bay
Zone 3
North of a line across the South Island from Oamaru
Zone 4
South of a line across the South Island from Oamaru.
Zone 1
Zone 2
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Zone 4
THE FEDERATION
Zone 1
Membership Benefits Accident Compensation Corporation
Federated Farmers
The Workplace Safety Discount (WSD) can provide a saving of 10% on the Accident Compensation Corporation levies payable by rural contractors. A simple process to confirm the appropriate systems are in place can produce significant financial benefits.
Membership of Rural Contractors New Zealand includes information and advocacy services of Federated Farmers, the principle body representing the agricultural sector.
For further information, contact AsureQuality on: 0508 00 11 22, or: www.asurequality.com /training_courses/acc_workplace_safety_dis
Conference The Federation holds its annual conference and Annual General Meeting in July of each year, moving the location between the Zones of the North & South Island. (2013 Conference is on 24-27 June in Cromwell, 2014 Conference is on 23-26 June in New Plymouth) The Conference provides informative and entertaining speakers on a wide range of topics relevant to the rural contracting industry, a trade display of products and services, field trip to further the delegate’s knowledge as well as three evenings of entertainment, food and wine.
Cost of Services How much to charge for services provided is often a difficult question for rural contractors. Get it too low and the contractor will lose money, get it too high and the contractor may not get the work. Rural Contractors New Zealand has a set of spreadsheets which will provide the answers on how to calculate the cost of plant and the cost of labour. These are available at no charge to members but can only be sent by email.
Employment Agreements
Subsidised membership of Federated Farmers is available to members, to enable access to all of their services and benefits.
Road Transport Forum Rural Contractors New Zealand is an Associate member of the Road Transport Forum, providing up to date information on matters related to heavy vehicles and roading issues.
Fuel Discounts Members have access to attractive discounts through a Z Energy Card and bulk deliveries through Northfuels and Southfuels.
Insurance Rural Contractors Insurance New Zealand provides superior insurance cover, better pricing and monthly payments, plus free membership of the Rural Contractors New Zealand. Contact either the Federation or go to the website (Insurance) or Brian Wilson on 0800 AG INSURE (0800 244 678) or brian.wilson@elders.co.nz
Vodafone A group scheme and capped plan are available for members. Contact: Business Care Team on 888 or 0800 400 888 (use Customer ID 1-47S3CXV)
Every employer is required by law to have a written Employment Agreement with every employee, be they permanent, part time or casual.
Mark Newton on 021-703 186 or 04-212 6066 or mark.newton2@vodafone.com
Employment Agreements for full/part time, fixed/seasonal and casual employees are available at no charge from the Members’ Area of the website. These are updated regularily as relevant legilsation changes.
Delivered free to all members. Includes a two pages of Rural Contractors New Zealand news.
Two copies per employee are required, so that each party has a signed copy.
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Email Flash Members are kept up to date with the latest developments as soon as they can be notified.
Training A number of NZQA qualifications are available through InfraTrain, the Industry Training Organisation covering the rural contracting industry. Some subsidies are available for employers and employees involved in training and further details can be obtained direct from InfraTrain at: www.infratrain.co.nz Recognition of Core Competencies (RCC) is a way in which experience and previous training can be translated into NZQA qualifications. Many contractors would find this approach relatively easy and can achieve a qualification without having to go back to school. Again, contact InfraTrain for more information.
Transport There is a vast array of legislation affecting the use of agricultural and other vehicles used in the rural contracting sector.
The Agricultural Vehicle Users Guide is available on the NZTA website at: www.ltsa.govt.nz/commercial/ agricultural-vehicles-guide/3.html
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Legislation, Regulations and Rules are constantly changing and it is up to each contractor to make sure that they are complaint.
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The industry produced in 2009 in conjunction with New Zealand Transport Agency, an Agricultural Vehicle Users Guide. This guide brings together in one document, all of the relevant rules and regulations relating to agricultural vehicles. This will be completely rewritten in the 2013/14 year due to the significant changes to transport legislation affecting agricultural vehicles that comes in to effect in 2013.
Code of Ethics 1. Preamble. While recognising that competition is a necessary and vital part of the free enterprise system, the Federation nevertheless believes there is a code of ethics, in accordance with which business should be conducted, so as to avoid unfairness to both the public and fellow members and to maintain the high standard of the contracting industry.
(a)
Members shall conduct their affairs at all times in an ethical and fair manner and in accordance with this code of ethics.
(b)
Members shall complete their contracting obligations to their clients in a fair and equitable manner, in accordance with the best standards of workmanship and with integrity and courtesy.
(c)
Members shall be good employers with fair and reasonable conditions of employment, healthy and safe work places, and employment practices that promote equality of opportunity for all persons regardless of their sex, marital status, religious belief, colour, race, ethnic or national origins, disability, age, political opinion, employment status, family status or sexual orientation.
(d)
Members shall be good citizens ensuring that the health and safety of the public is protected at all times and that the environment is preserved and protected in accordance with the best environmental management practices.
(e)
Members shall not express adverse comments or criticism to the general public on the services, fees or conduct of another member. However each member has a duty to maintain the standard of the industry by referring to the Federation, conduct which may breach this Code or otherwise appear to bring discredit on the Federation, its Members or the rural contracting industry.
(f)
Members shall not be associated in any way with anything that may bring that member or the Federation into disrepute.
(g)
Members shall not disclose to or discuss with non members confidential information obtained through membership of the Federation.
(h)
Members shall be loyal to the Federation and where possible actively involve themselves in the affairs of the Federation
(i)
Members shall give preference, where appropriate, to other members and associate members when utilising services provided by fellow members and associate members.
(j)
Members charged with a breach of this code of ethics shall voluntarily provide all relevant information to a duly constituted tribunal of the Federation for investigation and judgement.
CODE OF ETHICS
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Transport Legislation for Agricultural Vehicles New Zealand Transport Agency has updated the Ag Vehicle User Guide, currently only available on their website www.nzta.govt.nz until all changes have been enacted. Information in this section is included as FAQ but no responsibility can be accepted for any errors, omissions or changes in the legislation. All contractors are advised “If in doubt, check the legislation�
HEALTH & SAFETY Remember always TWO IMPORTANT POINTS: • •
You have an obligation under the Land Transport Act not to operate an unsafe vehicle on a road at any time You have an obligation under the HSE Act to provide a safe and healthy workplace - A vehicle is a workplace - This applies to you as well as your staff
WHAT ARE AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES? They include: • Tractors used for agricultural purposes • Agricultural trailers • Cultivators • Harvesters • Balers • Hay rakes • Produce sorters • Other self-propelled specialist agricultural machinery • (If in doubt, take a photo of the machinery and send to NZTA for clarification) They do NOT include: • On road 4WD • Utes • Trucks • Goods trailers travelling over 40 kph • All-terrain vehicles (ATV) • Non-agricultural tractors Agricultural Motor Vehicle Means a motor vehicle that is designed, constructed or adapted for agricultural purposes and includes: • an agricultural trailer • an agricultural tractor Does not include any vehicle (car, bus, truck, motorcycle etc) designed or constructed for general road use.
Agricultural Purpose Includes • Land cultivation • Growing and harvesting crops,(including horticulture and viticulture) • Rearing of livestock • Land management operations undertaken in connection with the operation or management of a farm or a purpose described above Does not include • Forestry, or • Any land management operation not referred to above (eg land management operations undertaken in connection with the operation or management of a farm etc) Agricultural Tractor Means a motor vehicle that is designed and constructed principally for the purposes of: • Towing an agricultural trailer, or • Drawing or powering an implement ordinarily used for an agricultural purpose Agricultural Trailer Means a trailer that is used principally for agricultural purposes and includes : • A wheeled agricultural implement, the wheels of which are in contact with the road when the implement is being towed It does not include • Trailer that is principally designed for the carriage of goods and operated at a speed exceeding 40 kph, or • A logging trailer
CORE COMPONENT OF THE TRANSPORT LEGISLATION FOR AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES Compliance requirements are different for vehicles operated: • •
Up to 40 km/h Above 40 km/h
40 MAX stickers are available from Rural Contractors New Zealand for fitting by the driver’s door, as a constant reminder for agricultural vehicles registered not to exceed 40 km/h.
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WHAT CLASS OF DRIVERS LICENCE DO I NEED? Agricultural Tractor Of Up To 18 Tonnes OR Tractor And Trailer Of Up To 25 Tonnes Up to 40 km/h
Class 1 (Restricted or Full) driver’s licence UK (or similar) tractor licence (can only drive tractors, no other vehicle)
Over 40km/h
Class 1(Full) drivers licence with Wheels endorsement
Specialist Agricultural Vehicles Under 18 Tonnes Up to 40 km/h
Class 1(Full) drivers licence with Wheels endorsement OR Class 2 drivers licence with or without Wheels endorsement
Over 40km/h
Class 2 drivers licence with Wheels endorsement
Larger Agricultural Vehicles Over 18 Tonnes Normal Driver Licence rules apply (e.g.) class 2 licence for large two-axle rigid vehicle (probably with W endorsement).
REGISTRATION AND LICENSING Note: There have been no changes to the registration and licensing requirements at present, changes are expected to come into effect in the latter part of 2014. In the meantime, contractors are advised to comply with the existing rules and the registration and licensing practices as they have in the past.
Registration Every self-propelled agricultural vehicle operated on the road is required to be registered and display a number plate. Any trailer towed by the following vehicles does not need to be registered and licensed: • Tractor • Traction Engine • Forklift • Self-propelled machine designed and constructed for industrial purposes • Self-propelled machine designed and constructed for agricultural purposes • Exempt class B vehicle
VISIBILITY - BEACONS Agricultural vehicles (not trailers) first registered on or after 1 June 2013 must have fitted and use at all times, one or more amber flashing or revolving beacon clearly visible from both front and rear for not less than 100 metres. If an agricultural trailer obscures the light, than an additional beacon is to be fitted and used on the trailer. Rural Contractors New Zealand strongly advise all agricultural vehicle operators using agricultural vehicles fitted with amber beacons or warning lights (NOT hazard lights) to use them day and night.
INSPECTIONS The requirements for inspections are as follows: • • •
Agricultural vehicles to be driven under 40 km/h do not require a WoF but must be roadworthy Agricultural vehicles to be driven over 40 km/h require a yearly WoF Goods trailer driven over 40 km/h require: - WoF (light) - CoF (heavy)
GOODS v AGRICULTURAL TRAILERS Goods Trailers
Agricultural Trailers
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•
•
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Current WoF/CoF Current certificates for towing connections, load anchorages etc Fully compliant and operational brake systems (service, park and emergency) Road tyres
• • • •
Adapted for agricultural purposes Safety chains must be fitted – emergency brake becomes optional Service and park brakes become optional (must stop in 7 metres from 30 km/h) Road or off road tyres 40 km/h maximum
Cannot be both Goods and Agricultural trailer at the same time, is either one or the other. Important to check the tyre speed rating of the trailer.
TOWING CONNECTIONS A tractor used to tow an agricultural trailer must have an attachment point to which a safety chain can be securely connected.
AGRICULTURAL TRAILER TOWED BY A TRUCK OR UTE An agricultural trailer towed by a truck or ute must comply with all the requirements as for any other trailer towed by a truck or ute.
WORK TIME & LOG BOOKS Work Time The class 1 licence requirement has been expanded and more agricultural vehicles can be driven on a class 1 licence. It is the vehicle driven, not the licence held that determines whether work time applies: • Agricultural vehicles driven under 40 km/h require a class 1 or 1W • Agricultural tractors driven over 40 km/h require a Class 1W So most of the slower vehicles drop out of work time requirements. Where agricultural operations necessitate drivers subject to Work Time Rule to exceed their maximum driving hours because of weather etc, an Agricultural Work Time Variation can be obtained. This needs to be applied for well in advance and can be valid for up to 12 months. Details are available at www.ruralcontractors.org.nz Log Books There is no requirement to maintain a logbook if a driver is not subject to the Work Time Limits. Most agricultural vehicles that have to meet the Work Time Rule are exempt from the logbook requirement (BUT read the Rule to make sure)
Guidelines for Stationary and Portable Fuel Storage
Under the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA),
These laws affect all stationary tanks (over 1000L diesel and/
Hazardous Substances & New Organisms (HSNO) Act it
or 250L petrol), and portable fuel storage including ute and
is required that stationary tanks are correctly labelled
trailer tanks (over 5L). Check below to see if your stationary
and the hazard identified. In addition, the New Zealand
tank and portable fuel storage is fully compliant with these
Transport Agency (NZTA), has recently changed the
new regulations.
laws around the transportation of diesel and other hazardous substances. Along with the Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit (CVIU) and Department of Labour (DOL) they are now starting to enforce these new and existing rulings.
Portable Container (under 450L) All portable containers are required to be identified with a class label, UN number, shipping name and environmentally hazardous substance signs on both sides of the container.
Portable Tank (over 450L) Each portable tank requires; 4 x Class 9 signs (Miscellaneous dangerous goods) 3 x UN number & shipping name (HAZCHEM) 3 x Hazardous substance signs (HSNO Eco toxic) All threes signs must be on both sides and the rear of the tank, along with an additional Class 9 sign on the front. * For the transportation of petrol you require Class 3 signage (hazardous substance signs are not required).
Stationary Tank All diesel tanks over 1000L and petrol tanks over 250L are required to have signage to identify the contained product and the hazards.
Road Transport Emergency Card
Spill Kits
Everyone who transports dangerous goods for hire or reward or as a tool of trade for agricultural use, or for any commercial purpose must carry an emergency response information card. These can be obtained by contacting your local territory manager.
Basic spill kits may assist containment and clean up of spills from a fuel tank and should be an essential for any fuel storage area. Southfuels has teamed up with NZ Safety and you are able to purchase HSNO stickers, Spill Kits and Fire Extinguishers direct from any one of their nationwide branches today. Mention you are a Southfuels customer to take advantage of the great specials on offer.
Emergency Response Plan If you have fuel stored on-site then it is best practice to have an Emergency Response Plan. Contact your territory manager today for an EPA approved plan template.
Tank Placement Petrol and diesel give off vapour which is heavier than air and that can travel far from their source. Therefore the isolation distance is extremely important for tanks, especially when they are being filled or fuel is being drawn off, see diagram below.
Fire Extinguishers It is the responsibility of the person in charge of the farm to ensure that fire extinguishers are present and that they are annually checked. You will need two fire extinguishers if you have more than 500 litres of diesel and/or more than 200 litres of petrol. The HSNO act requires you to use at least 2kg dry powder or 9kg foam fire extinguishers. We recommend the dry powder models as they are multi-purpose.
Isolation Distances for Farm Fuel Storage
Combustible materials (e.g hay)
Fertilisers, poisons
6m
(for diesel)
Ignition source
15m
3m Rubbish, obstructions
6m
6m
(for petrol)
Fuel Tank
(Clearance around tank stand)
Ignition source 20m
Spills must not contaminate or come into contact with
Heated surfaces
Stock feed
Streams, lakes, waterways
Area of high intensity land use or regular habitation
HSNO Requirements for Fuel Storage on Farms HSNO Requirements for Diesel
250 50 500 100
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
1000 200 2000* 250
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
2
Yes
Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
2
Yes
Yes
Yes
5000 500 +
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
22
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Tank Test Certificate Tank Test Certificate
Yes
50
HSNO Requirements for Diesel
Secondary Containment Secondary Containment (bundling required) (bundling required)
Emergency response plan Emergency response plan
200
Farmer needsFarmer to have needs to have documentation (person in charge) documentation (person in charge)
Signage required Signage required
Yes
Amount of Diesel stored on a Farm of > 4ha (litres)
No. Fire extinguishers No. Fire extinguishers
100
on a Farm of > 4ha (litres)
Fuel SupplierFuel mustSupplier supply must supply documentation documentation
The Hazardous Substances Regulations have certain requirements for both the person in charge and the supplier. The Amount of amount of fuel which ‘triggers’ the specific HSNO controls is set out in the tables below. Diesel stored
Yes Yes
2
Yes
* For above tanks installed 1000ground dieselYes Yesprior to 1 April 2 2004, this Yesfigure is 2500 Yes litres
2000*
Yes
Yes
2
Yes
Yes
Yes
5000 +
Yes
Yes
2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
* For above ground diesel tanks installed prior to 1 April 2004, this figure is 2500 litres
HSNO Requirements for Petrol
Yes
22 22 2
Stationary Container Stationary Container System Test Certificate System Test Certificate
Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Location Test Certificate Location Test Certificate
250+ 2500 1000
Yes Yes Yes Yes
2 12 12
Secondary Containment Secondary Containment (bundling required) (bundling required)
100 1000 200 2000
1
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Training / Approved Training / Handler Approved Handler requirements requirements
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HSNO Requirements for Petrol
1
Yes
EmergencyEmergency response plan response plan
200 50 250
Yes
Signage required Signage required
Yes
Yes
No. Fire extinguishers No. Fire extinguishers
100
Farmer needs to have Farmer needs to have documentation (person in charge) documentation (person in charge)
50
Fuel supplier must supply Fuel supplier must supply documentation documentation
Amount of Petrol stored on a farm of > 4ha (litres) Amount of Petrol stored on a farm of > 4ha (litres)
Yes Yes
Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2000
Yes
Yes
2
Yes
2500 +
Yes
Yes
2
Yes
Yes
Yes 16899, YesHornby, Yes Yes PO Box Christchurch 8441 Yes Yes 999 989 Yes Yes Yes Freephone: 0800 Freefax: 0800 999 987 Email: sales@southfuels.co.nz
www.southfuels.co.nz Regional representation across the South Island. Disclaimers: * This document only indicates some of the important guidelines required for fuel storage, the information for this document was obtained from both the EPA and NZTA. The complete and full copies of the documents that relate to both pieces of legislation are available online. For the guide to above ground fuel storage on farms visit www.epa.govt.nz and for the document that relates to the transportation of diesel visit www.nzta.govt.nz ** The tank pictured on the front cover does not require secondary containment (bunding), as it is under 2000L.
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