FuelSync · Legal
Health, Safety & Environment Policy
Last updated · 6 June 2026
Petroleum is a hazardous product. FuelSync requires every participant in the marketplace to apply industry-leading HSE standards across storage, loading, transport, off-loading and emergency response.
1. Standards we apply
- Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA) and its hazardous substances regulations.
- SANS 10089 — Petroleum industry: storage and distribution of petroleum products.
- SANS 10231 — Transportation of dangerous goods.
- National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Water Act for spill response.
- Major Hazard Installation Regulations where applicable to depots.
2. Supplier & transporter obligations
Maintain valid DG permits, TREMcards, fire suppression, earthing, bonding and personal protective equipment. Provide driver fatigue management and route risk assessments for every load.
3. Buyer-site obligations
Buyers must provide a bunded receiving area, fire extinguisher (DCP minimum 9 kg) within 5 m, no naked flames within 15 m, a clear emergency egress route, and an authorised receiver trained in pump-off procedures.
4. Spill & incident response
Any spill greater than 25 litres must be reported within 1 hour to the FuelSync operations desk and the relevant authorities (NEMA Section 30). FuelSync coordinates approved clean-up contractors for marketplace incidents.
Questions about this policy?
Email legal@fuelsync.africa or visit our contact page. FuelSync Africa (Pty) Ltd · Johannesburg, South Africa.
