What is the two-person rule and why is it used?

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What is the two-person rule and why is it used?

Two trained personnel must verify critical actions to ensure accuracy and prevent theft or errors. In petroleum supply, actions that affect fuel, cash, or assets—like receiving, issuing, transferring fuel, or adjusting inventories—are susceptible to mistakes or misappropriation. Having a second trained person present provides an independent check, spreads responsibility, and creates accountability. This double-check helps catch mistakes before they become problems and deters fraudulent activity by requiring two sets of eyes and signatures.

Two trained personnel must verify critical actions to ensure accuracy and prevent theft or errors. In petroleum supply, actions that affect fuel, cash, or assets—like receiving, issuing, transferring fuel, or adjusting inventories—are susceptible to mistakes or misappropriation. Having a second trained person present provides an independent check, spreads responsibility, and creates accountability. This double-check helps catch mistakes before they become problems and deters fraudulent activity by requiring two sets of eyes and signatures.

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