EPA Trains Fuel Station Operators On Safety, Environmental Compliance

The Offinso Area Office of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has organised a capacity-building workshop for managers, supervisors and pump attendants of fuel retail outlets on the operational impact and management of fuel stations.

The workshop, held at Kodie on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, brought together operators from fuel stations in the Afigya Kwabre South, Afigya Kwabre North, Offinso Municipal and Offinso North areas.

Speaking to Accra FM/TV News, the Head of the EPA Offinso Area Office, Mr Osman Yong, highlighted key conditions contained in environmental permits issued to fuel station operators, with particular reference to Act 1124 and L.I. 2504.

He cautioned operators that fuel stations without functional oil and grease interceptors and proper observation wells, as well as those that improperly dispose of refuse or allow parking on tank farms, could face regulatory sanctions.

According to Mr Yong, failure to comply with the conditions of an Environmental Permit could result in the EPA withholding permit renewals, suspending or revoking existing permits, and/or imposing administrative penalties.

He disclosed that notifications had been sent to affected fuel stations, directing them to repair or restore their oil and grease interceptors to ensure that they function effectively.

The measure, he explained, was aimed at preventing pollutants such as petrol, diesel, lubricating oils, grease, heavy metals and toxic hydrocarbons from entering public drainage systems, the soil and water bodies.

The workshop also included practical training on fire prevention and emergency response at fuel stations.

The District Fire Commander, Bennedit Ayamga, a Divisional Officer Grade III at the Breman Fire Station, took participants through the prevention and management of various classes of fire that could occur at fuel stations, including Classes A, B and C.

He also led practical demonstrations on firefighting techniques for the various classes of fire.

One of the participants, George Koomson, Manager of Aegis Huile Co. Ltd., described the training as beneficial and said the knowledge gained would help him improve safety standards at his fuel station.

He pledged to implement the lessons from the workshop at his station to minimise operational risks and help prevent future incidents.