❓ A WA parliamentary question investigates the compliance of a petrol tanker, driver, operator, and fuel station involved in an explosion in Maddington. The Minister's response indicates general compliance, defers the arson investigation question, and states the fire's cause is likely an ignition of fuel vapour.
AnsweredQoN 1161Legislative Council
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I refer the Minister to the recent explosion of a petrol tanker in residential Maddington on 14 May 2009, -
(1) Media images of the explosion reveal the tanker was displaying Dangerous Goods placards. Was the prime mover and tanker trailer correctly and currently licensed and compliant with all Department of Mines and Petroleum Dangerous Goods transport licences?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Was the tanker driver correctly and currently licensed and trained in appropriate Dangerous Goods handling protocols?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) Was the transport operator (Toll Holdings) correctly and currently licensed and trained in appropriate Dangerous Goods handling and transport protocols?
(6) If no to (5), why not?
(7) Was the fuel station correctly and currently licensed and all staff trained and compliant in Dangerous Goods handling protocols?
(8) If no to (7), why not?
(9) Immediately after quelling the explosion and fire, a FESA, Police Department Arson Squad investigation was initiated. What were the findings of the investigation and when will the Minister table the report to Parliament?
(10) What was the cause of the tanker explosion?
(1) Media images of the explosion reveal the tanker was displaying Dangerous Goods placards. Was the prime mover and tanker trailer correctly and currently licensed and compliant with all Department of Mines and Petroleum Dangerous Goods transport licences?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Was the tanker driver correctly and currently licensed and trained in appropriate Dangerous Goods handling protocols?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) Was the transport operator (Toll Holdings) correctly and currently licensed and trained in appropriate Dangerous Goods handling and transport protocols?
(6) If no to (5), why not?
(7) Was the fuel station correctly and currently licensed and all staff trained and compliant in Dangerous Goods handling protocols?
(8) If no to (7), why not?
(9) Immediately after quelling the explosion and fire, a FESA, Police Department Arson Squad investigation was initiated. What were the findings of the investigation and when will the Minister table the report to Parliament?
(10) What was the cause of the tanker explosion?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
9 September 2009
Responded by
Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
21 days
(1) Yes, the prime mover and trailer involved in the Maddington fire were both compliant with the relevant dangerous goods transport regulatory requirements and were appropriately licensed.
(2) Not applicable
(3) Yes, the driver was appropriately licensed for the transport of dangerous goods. Responsibility for training rests with the employer.
(4) Not applicable
(5) Yes, the transport operator, Toll Holdings, holds a current licence for the tanker trailer vehicle issued by Victorian Workcover Authority and employs drivers who are licensed to drive dangerous goods vehicles.
(6) Not applicable
(7) Woolworths Ltd holds a valid Dangerous Goods Site Licence for the storage and handling of dangerous goods at the Maddington service station. Responsibility for training of staff rests with Woolworths Ltd.
(8) Not applicable
(9) Questions about the Arson Squad's investigation should be directed to the Minister for Police.
(10) The Department of Mines and Petroleum is still finalising its investigation into the fire. From the information available it appears unlikely that precise cause of fire can be categorically determined. However, the most likely cause appears to be ignition of a fuel vapour-air mixture around the fill point by an undetermined ignition source.
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(2) Not applicable
(3) Yes, the driver was appropriately licensed for the transport of dangerous goods. Responsibility for training rests with the employer.
(4) Not applicable
(5) Yes, the transport operator, Toll Holdings, holds a current licence for the tanker trailer vehicle issued by Victorian Workcover Authority and employs drivers who are licensed to drive dangerous goods vehicles.
(6) Not applicable
(7) Woolworths Ltd holds a valid Dangerous Goods Site Licence for the storage and handling of dangerous goods at the Maddington service station. Responsibility for training of staff rests with Woolworths Ltd.
(8) Not applicable
(9) Questions about the Arson Squad's investigation should be directed to the Minister for Police.
(10) The Department of Mines and Petroleum is still finalising its investigation into the fire. From the information available it appears unlikely that precise cause of fire can be categorically determined. However, the most likely cause appears to be ignition of a fuel vapour-air mixture around the fill point by an undetermined ignition source.
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