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EU-Commission - Classification Labelling & Packaging (CLP) Regulation - 2024 update to hazard labelling
20th November 2024 - published in the EU Official Journal
10th December 2024 - enters into force
While fuel labels must already be compliant to both the GB CLP and EU CLP (since 1st June 2017 for hazardous mixtures already on the market), Annex-II of the EU CLP 2024 update includes additional context for fuel stations:
"For a substance or a mixture supplied at a filling station and directly pumped into a receptacle that forms an integral part of a vehicle and from where the substance or mixture is normally not intended to be removed, the label elements referred to in Article 17 shall be provided on a visible place on the respective pump."
EU-Commission - Classification Labelling & Packaging (CLP) Regulation - 2024 update to hazard labelling
20th November 2024 - published in the EU Official Journal
10th December 2024 - enters into force
While fuel labels must already be compliant to both the GB CLP and EU CLP (since 1st June 2017 for hazardous mixtures already on the market), Annex-II of the EU CLP 2024 update includes additional context for fuel stations:
"For a substance or a mixture supplied at a filling station and directly pumped into a receptacle that forms an integral part of a vehicle and from where the substance or mixture is normally not intended to be removed, the label elements referred to in Article 17 shall be provided on a visible place on the respective pump."
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Why the 2024 update to the CLP?
The EU-Commission recognised "insufficient protection and suboptimal communication to consumers of hazardous products." Fuel station operators: Please contact our experts directly to learn what you need to do and the options available. CLP labels can be shown to consumers within your existing nozzle display units (i.e. most units available are big enough to display the content required by Article 17).
However, if your CLP labels are missing or so far overlooked, they are quick to implement. While CLP labels can be shown in any nozzle display unit, GripHero's CLP (Article 17) Hazard Labels enable quick, easy and inexpensive compliance to both the GB CLP and EU CLP requirements.
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Consumer safety when refuelling is easy to get right,
but what can happen if it's done wrong?
but what can happen if it's done wrong?
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May 2024:
Exxon is hit with $725 million verdict over carcinogen in gasoline https://www.reuters.com/legal/exxon-hit-with-7255-million-verdict-over-mechanics-leukemia-diagnosis-2024-05-10/ "Following the trial that lasted just over a week, the jury found Exxon liable for negligently failing to warn about the health risks of benzene, which the U.S. Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) has classified as a known carcinogen. The entire verdict was in compensatory damages, according to Gill's attorneys." "This verdict is important because it’s a finding that their gasoline causes cancer," said Patrick Wigle, an attorney for Gill, in a statement. "ExxonMobil has known for decades that benzene causes cancer, yet they resisted warning the public and taking basic precautions to warn the public and limit exposure." September 2024: Judge rejects Exxon's challenge to $725 million benzene verdict, adding $91m in delay damages https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/east/2024/09/16/793075.htm The Court denied all of ExxonMobil's post-trial motions and added over $90 million in delay damages, to bring the total award to just under $816 Million. "The denial of the post-trial motions reinforces the jury's determination that ExxonMobil must be held responsible for causing Mr. Gill's injuries," said Andrew DuPont, a partner with Locks Law Firm. "It's important that we continue to fight to bring to light the cancer hazard of exposure to benzene in gasoline". |
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Do you know the details of the Consumer Safety Laws for handling fuels?
To date, have they been overlooked or ignored?
GripHero's compliance products safeguard your fuel stations against Personal Injury Claims
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Every day, in the UK alone, over 2 million consumers are invited onto the petrol station premises to handle extremely flammable, Category-1 human carcinogenic/mutagenic substances; without clear, highly visible and regulation-compliant hazard signage, labelling and safety-gloves always available at the exact point of contact.
Consumer Safety Laws for handling fuels are very detailed, specific and often overlooked. For example, Petrol/Gasoline contains four Category-1 hazards, officially termed and coded as follows:
By law, in all United Nations territories, consumers must be warned and informed of these hazards in very specific ways, instructed to take specific precautions and provided with the correct PPE (at the exact point of contact with the consumer - i.e. Category-2 PPE for use in "Potentially Explosive Atmospheres"). This must be alongside the regulation-compliant signal words, hazard pictograms, precautionary statements and other obligatory details. GripHero, having globally specialised in this niche area of fuel handling consumer safety for over 8 years, has become the leading expert in the detailed requirements of these laws, and a regular consult by law and insurance firms around the world during fuel handling and exposure cases. By law, all fuel consumers must be warned, informed, instructed and protected, at the exact point of contact with hazardous chemicals and products. If you would like our support to specify your fuel stations with regulation-compliant hazard signage, labelling and anti-static ATEX safety-gloves (Category-2 PPE - for use in 'Potentially Explosive Atmospheres'), please get in contact with us directly. Providing GripHero to consumers is very quick, easy, simple and inexpensive to implement and operate. |
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It is not surprising that a growing number of accident reports and Personal Injury Claims are occurring against petrol filling stations, particularly for fuel contamination/exposure, as a result of the inadequate provision/availability of regulation-compliant hazard labelling and Safety-Gloves.
Empty safety-glove dispensers and illegal signage and labelling immediately leaves petrol stations non-compliant to sell fuels to consumers, and open and vulnerable to injury and exposure claims.
For example:
In the UK, these have been easily enabled with law firms simply referencing the detail within fuel Safety Data Sheets, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH) Regulations, Classification Labelling & Packaging (CLP) Regulations, Consumer Protection Act, General Product Safety Regulations, The PPE Regulation, Health & Safety at Work Act and the Occupier's Liability Act.
In Northern Ireland, the key Consumer Safety Law references used include fuel Safety Data Sheets, CoSHH Regulations, CLP Regulations, The PPE Regulation, and the Health & Safety at Work Order.
In the Republic of Ireland, key Consumer Safety Law references used include fuel Safety Data Sheets, Statutory Instrument #122 of 2024 (Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic Substances Regulations 2024), CLP Regulations, The PPE Regulation, HSA Explosive Atmospheres at Places of Work, and the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act.
In the USA, one of the key Consumer Safety Laws used referencing the consumer's handling of fuels is the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, part of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Empty safety-glove dispensers and illegal signage and labelling immediately leaves petrol stations non-compliant to sell fuels to consumers, and open and vulnerable to injury and exposure claims.
For example:
In the UK, these have been easily enabled with law firms simply referencing the detail within fuel Safety Data Sheets, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH) Regulations, Classification Labelling & Packaging (CLP) Regulations, Consumer Protection Act, General Product Safety Regulations, The PPE Regulation, Health & Safety at Work Act and the Occupier's Liability Act.
In Northern Ireland, the key Consumer Safety Law references used include fuel Safety Data Sheets, CoSHH Regulations, CLP Regulations, The PPE Regulation, and the Health & Safety at Work Order.
In the Republic of Ireland, key Consumer Safety Law references used include fuel Safety Data Sheets, Statutory Instrument #122 of 2024 (Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic Substances Regulations 2024), CLP Regulations, The PPE Regulation, HSA Explosive Atmospheres at Places of Work, and the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act.
In the USA, one of the key Consumer Safety Laws used referencing the consumer's handling of fuels is the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, part of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Did you also know...
Whether settled or not, a Personal Injury Claim against a forecourt can have an immediate and significant effect on the public liability insurance renewal premium, excesses and claims reserves. Furthermore, the associated costs and stress on staff of trying to settle a Personal Injury Claim can be huge, for something that initially seems as insignificant as providing regulation-compliant hazard signage and safety-gloves for consumers. However, as has already been shown, a low prioritisation of consumer safety and empty safety-glove dispensers, leaves forecourts vulnerable to a claim from one of the 2-MILLION consumer (in the UK alone), that refuel every single day. |
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A consumer suffering harm/fuel contamination/exposure at the pumps, and simply documenting empty safety-glove dispensers and non-compliant hazard signage, has all the evidence needed for submitting a no-win-no-fee Personal Injury Claim.
The always-availability of consumer Safety-Gloves should be high on the priority list of daily forecourt operations: not only because it is required by regulation and insurance, but also to safeguard against Personal Injury Claims (which are made simple and easy when a low priority is placed on consumer safety). Remember, when a consumer handles your fuel dispensing equipment to refuel, this is their first and most important interaction with the forecourt, setting the tone for their customer journey and experience. |
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With GripHero's regulation-compliant hazard signage, labelling and 'always-available', ATEX-Certified, anti-static ATEX Safety-Gloves protecting consumers in ATEX Zone-1 (the Fuelling Zone),
GripHero makes it very quick, easy and inexpensive to:
GripHero makes it very quick, easy and inexpensive to:
- Safeguard forecourts against fuel handling and exposure Personal Injury Claims
- Maintain valid insurance cover for Public Liability/Fire
- Comply to fuel Safety Data Sheets, and consumer safety laws for handling extremely flammable Category-1 carcinogenic/mutagenic substances.
Static safety on petrol stations
There are a number of fuel-handling health & safety regulations and consumer safety laws which govern petrol stations. Shown below, are screenshots from just two of these: Paragraph 2.6 from EU 2016/425 Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018...
In order to comply with Regulation 2.6 above and achieve the Category-2 PPE regulation requirements for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, there are specific tests required to be carried out by Notified Bodies and specific EN standards to meet.
Additionally... Paragraph 250 from from the HSE's Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations Approved Code Of Practice...
Additionally... Paragraph 250 from from the HSE's Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations Approved Code Of Practice...
Did you know... Standard gloves (Category-1 PPE - for use in 'minimal risk' applications) both generate and amplify static spark energy on the person.
Since 2018, GripHero's Anti-Static ATEX-Certified Safety-Gloves (Category-2 PPE - for use in 'Potentially Explosive Atmospheres') have been preventing and blocking static sparks between the person and fuel equipment.
By providing ATEX Safety-Gloves at the customers' point of contact in the ATEX Fuel zone, GripHero enables full regulation compliance, maintaining valid insurance cover and safeguards petrol stations against fuel-handling injury claims.
"This Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance provide practical advice on how to comply with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). These Regulations require the elimination or reduction of risk of fire and explosion from substances connected with work activities."
Reference: Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 Approved Code of Practice and guidance, L138 Second Edition, HSE
Since 2018, GripHero's Anti-Static ATEX-Certified Safety-Gloves (Category-2 PPE - for use in 'Potentially Explosive Atmospheres') have been preventing and blocking static sparks between the person and fuel equipment.
By providing ATEX Safety-Gloves at the customers' point of contact in the ATEX Fuel zone, GripHero enables full regulation compliance, maintaining valid insurance cover and safeguards petrol stations against fuel-handling injury claims.
"This Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance provide practical advice on how to comply with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). These Regulations require the elimination or reduction of risk of fire and explosion from substances connected with work activities."
Reference: Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 Approved Code of Practice and guidance, L138 Second Edition, HSE
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Most sites only passively offer gloves, showing no real additional return (Why? Because 80% to 90% of your customers have dirty, sticky hands).
However, there are huge gains made by actively and pro-actively protecting customers and encouraging clean hands. GripHero enables you to efficiently get to the high percentages, making your sites safe and hygienic, while increasing profitability. #CleanHands #IncreaseRevenue 
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What our customers say
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What your customers say
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94% reduction to your environmental footprint
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Remember, your fuel nozzles are the face of your business
They project the type of brand and business you are, loud & clear. - Are your nozzles dirty, contaminated and unsightly? - Do your customers and staff feel safe at your forecourts? - Did you know standard gloves are terrible for the environment? With GripHero's latest innovations, we can make your hand-protection and customer service exceptional with our multi award-winning best-practice hand-protection systems. Protect your customers at the first and most important point of contact they have with your business, with the: + World's lowest and verified CO2 footprint + World's only static-safe protection safe for the fuel zone + Ultimate convenience |
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GripHero efficiently dispenses
ultra-low-carbon anti-static ATEX Safety-Gloves at the exact point of consumer contact, directly from the nozzle...
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Having already won multiple awards in the forecourt industry, GripHero has been adopted by oil companies, supermarkets and independent networks around the globe as part of their disease prevention and control strategies. Additionally, we protect people in applications beyond the pump, including:
+ Forecourt retail industry + Commercial fuelling + Emergency & health services + Security services + Transport and haulage + Sports clubs and training camps + Hospitality & entertainment sectors + Retail sectors + Education and schools + Office settings To protect your customers, staff and facility against the hygiene and static issues surrounding the forecourt industry, GripHero offers the ultimate in ATEX-approved gloves, dispensed right at the point of fuel delivery. This is the most convenient location possible for the customer and a big win for health and safety. If you also want to stop your plastic glove waste and litter problem, GripHero offers the most environmentally friendly and efficient solution for you - proven in the field to dramatically reduce unnecessary waste and litter - another big win for sustainability. |
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Please contact us directly to see how we can help you feel proud of safe and efficient forecourts
