DOs and DONTs for POL Tank Truck Unloading at Customer’s Premises.

DOs DONTs
1. Go through the invoice and verify Consignee Name / Code and Address 1. Do not accept vehicle for unloading
along with TT Number, Product Name & Time for comparing departure without proper checking of documents
and arrival time for any abnormal delay in transit.
2. Place the tank-truck on a level ground near the unloading point or 2. Do not open lock of the Tank Truck
tank. Put off engine, battery ‘cut-off’ switch in off position, apply hand without proper checks
brake of the tank-truck. Put wheel chokes under the front and rear
wheels and ensure earthing of TT is done properly. Locks to be
checked for security. Tank Truck to have CCOE approved spark
arrestor. “No Smoking” board is displayed prominently. To be ensured
that only one tank truck is being decanted at the Retail Outlet at a
given time.

3. Check the locking system and ensure its integrity 3. In case of any tampering is observed in
locking system , Do not unload the TT
and report the issue to IOC field officer.
4. Allow 10-15 minutes for settling and dissipation of static charges. Take 4. Do not connect hose to TT without
out the 10 Kg / 9 Kg DCP fire extinguisher of the tank-truck and keep it verification of dip rod and giving
in front of the vehicle. Check calibration chart of TT and ensure settling time
genuineness of Dip Rod by verifying length of Dip Rod, Proof level (PL)
and Dip Level (DL).
5. Earthing connection needs to be provided to the tank-truck before 5. Don’t use broken earthing cables or
commencement of unloading of product. The vehicle’s manifold should clips. Do not upload the TT without
be bonded to the underground tank through a flexible cable. The ensuring proper earthing connections.
crocodile clips have to be clamped on bare clean metal surface at both
ends.
6. Unloading to be done through closed-coupled electrically continuous 6. Do not use PVC hose /leaky hoses for
and sound hose (rubber) with Cam lock Couplings unloading.
7. The customer’s representative as well as the tank-truck crew must be 7. Do not leave the TT unattended during
present near the vehicle right through the decantation process and unloading operation.
supervise operation.
8. Visually check the surroundings, the tank and the connections for any 8. Naked lights or smoking are not allowed
unusual or dangerous situation. while decantation is on. Mobile phones
should not be operated
9. Open the manhole dome cover, cap of the dip pipe and fill pipe of the 9. Do not open the fusible vent cover of
tank-truck. the tank-truck.
10. Check the dip of the vehicle as per practice. Draw a composite sample 10. Do not use plastic bottles for drawing
from each compartment, preferably by inserting sample thief through a of samples. Do not start unloading if
metal chain. Check the Density if found within permissible limits, open density variation is found beyond
bottom valve of each compartment slowly turn-by-turn as per the permissible limit, contact Field officer in
unloading sequence and monitor for leakage, if any. such case.
11. During decantation, the dip pipe cover of the underground tank should 11. Do not smoke or use naked Flame or
be in closed condition. In case of any leakage or abnormal situation, cell phone. Do not continue unloading
decantation should be stopped immediately; the operation should be in case of leakage or any unsafe
resumed only after taking necessary corrective action. condition
12. Check for emptiness of the vehicle / relevant compartment 12. Do not release the TT without
ensuring emptiness of the vehicle /
relevant compartment
13. In Case of Shortage: Shortage to be recorded before unloading of the 13. Do not acknowledge the receipt
TT. Shortage to be assessed as per following procedure: without taking drivers signature on
Correct any one compartment by removing the product from any other invoice confirming shortage quantity.
compartments. Remove product from the corrected compartment by
using standard measure and top up the other compartments. Calculate
quantity of product topped up and record shortage both in figures and
words on all the invoices and obtain driver’s signature.
14. Acknowledge the TT through SMS/wep-portal/App by giving correct 14. Do not forget to acknowledge the TT
shortage qty and rating for the transporter. through SMS/wep-portal/App
15. Release the TT after locking 15. Do not release the TT without locking

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