Figure 3. (2) Where more than one group of packages is present in any single storage location, a single group may not have a total transport index greater than 50. For Federal Register citations affecting 177.834, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov. 405, 805 (2012); 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97. Unloading of chlorine from a cargo tank motor vehicle must be performed in compliance with Section 3 of the Chlorine Institute Pamphlet 57, Emergency Shut-off Systems for Bulk Transfer of Chlorine (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter). OSHA eTool. (4) A person is qualified if he has been made aware of the nature of the hazardous material which is to be loaded or unloaded, has been instructed on the procedures to be followed in emergencies, and except for persons observing loading or unloading operations by means of video cameras and monitors or instrumentation and signaling systems such as sensors, alarms, and electronic surveillance equipment located at a remote control station and persons inspecting hoses in accordance with paragraph (i)(3)(iii) of this section, is authorized to move the cargo tank, and has the means to do so. All drivers have the appropriate licence for the vehicle being driven, including Dangerous Goods where applicable. Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 materials that are stored during transportation in commerce must be attended and afforded surveillance in accordance with 49 CFR 397.5. Class 1 (explosive) materials placards or markings required by 177.823 shall be secured, in the appropriate locations, directly to the equipment transporting the Class 1 (explosive) materials. (o) Daily test of off-truck remote shut-off activation device. (4) The other vehicle in the combination contains any: (i) Substances, explosive, n.o.s., Division 1.1A (explosive) material (Initiating explosive). The interior of the cargo space must be in good condition so that there will not be any likelihood of containers being damaged by exposed bolts, nuts, broken side panels or floor boards, or any similar projections. (f) Notwithstanding the segregation requirements of 177.848(d), when transported by highway by private or contract motor carrier, Division 6.1 PG I, Hazard Zone A toxic-by-inhalation (TIH) materials meeting the definition of a hazardous waste as provided in 171.8 of this subchapter, may be transported on the same transport vehicle with materials classed as Class 3, Class 4, Class 5, and Class 8. WebExcept as provided in paragraph (b) (4) of this section, the driver of a truck or truck tractor must -. Whenever a motor carrier has knowledge concerning the hazards of spontaneous combustion or heating of any article to be loaded on a motor vehicle, such article shall be so loaded as to afford sufficient ventilation of the load to provide reasonable assurance against fire from this cause; and in such a case the motor vehicle shall be unloaded as soon as practicable after reaching its destination. OSHA also has jurisdiction in airport terminals unless the FAA has negotiated an airport manual and safety plan with a carrier which has a provision that preempts OSHA's jurisdiction by Section 4(b)1 for that provision. (1) When transporting Class 1 (explosive) materials. Packages having valves or other fittings must be loaded in a manner to minimize the likelihood of damage during transportation. Safety with Truck and Trailers Loading dock protection includes safety when working with all trucks and trailers. (b) Care in loading, unloading, or other handling of Class 1 (explosive) materials. (1) Loading. https://ohsonline.com/articles/2018/10/01/osha-and-dot-laws.aspx (f) Class 1 (explosive) materials vehicles, floors tight and lined. (g) For shipments transported under exclusive use conditions the radiation dose rate may not exceed 0.02 mSv per hour (2 mrem per hour) in any position normally occupied in the motor vehicle. An automatic cargo-space-heating temperature control device may be used when transporting Class 3 (flammable liquid) or Division 2.1 (flammable gas) materials only if each of the following requirements is met: (1) Electrical apparatus in the cargo compartment is nonsparking or explosion proof. The qualified person attending the unloading of a cargo tank must be alert and have an unobstructed view of the cargo tank and delivery hose to the maximum extent practicable during the unloading operation; or. Loading restrictions are set forth in 173.427 of this subchapter. (d) Engine to be stopped in cargo tank motor vehicles, except for transfer pump. [29 FR 18795, Dec. 29, 1964. Ward holds a Master of Arts in social sciences from the University of Chicago. No detonator may be transported on the same motor vehicle with any Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 material (except other detonators, detonator assemblies or boosters with detonators), detonating cord Division 1.4 material or Division 1.5 material unless -, (1) It is packed in a specification MC 201 ( 178.318 of this subchapter) container; or, (2) The package conforms with requirements prescribed in 173.62 of this subchapter, and its use is restricted to instances when -, (i) There is no Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5 material loaded on the motor vehicle; and, (ii) A separation of 61 cm (24 inches) is maintained between each package of detonators and each package of detonating cord; or, (3) It is packed and loaded in accordance with a method approved by the Associate Administrator. No Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (explosive) material shall be transferred from one container to another, or from one motor vehicle to another vehicle, or from another vehicle to a motor vehicle, on any public highway, street, or road, except in case of emergency. (d) Each transport vehicle used to transport Division 6.2 materials must be disinfected prior to reuse if a Division 6.2 material is released from its packaging during transportation. (n) Specification 56, 57, IM 101, and IM 102 portable tanks, when loaded, may not be stacked on each other nor placed under other freight during transportation by motor vehicle. For chlorine cargo tank motor vehicles unloaded after December 31, 1999, the qualified person must remain within arm's reach of a means to stop the flow of product except for short periods when it is necessary to activate controls or monitor the receiving container. Vehicle weight The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the official legal print publication containing the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. WebHowever, interior combinations of axles, such as the "tractor bridge" (axles 1, 2, and 3) and "trailer bridge" (axles 2, 3, 4, and 5), must also comply with weights computed by the Bridge Formula (Figure 3). Cylinders containing Division 4.2 (pyrophoric liquid) materials, unless packed in a strong box or case and secured therein to protect valves, must be loaded with all valves and safety relief devices in the vapor space. (3) No more than two cargo carrying vehicles may be in the same combination of vehicles. People that load trailers, must start with the premise that trailer doors do not qualify as securement devices. (2) Each LPG fuel tank for automatic temperature control equipment must have its discharge valve closed and its fuel feed line disconnected. No motor vehicle transporting any kind of Class 1 (explosive) material shall have on the interior of the body in which the Class 1 (explosive) materials are contained, any inwardly projecting bolts, screws, nails, or other inwardly projecting parts likely to produce damage to any package or container of Class 1 (explosive) materials during the loading or unloading process or in transit. In loading and storage areas, fissile material packages must be grouped so that the sum of CSIs in any one group is not greater than 50; there may be more than one group of fissile material packages in a loading or storage area, so long as each group is at least 6 m (20 feet) away from all other such groups. However, the guidelines are broad, guiding use by all "fork trucks, tractors, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, and other specialized industrial trucks powered by electric motors or internal combustion engines." (9) Heater unit combustion gases must be exhausted to the outside of the truck or trailer. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the agency that establishes rules for safety in the workplace. Weight of Vehicle + Load Vehicles must never be overloaded. All cylinders must be secured so that no shifting occurs in transit. (a) Packages secured in a motor vehicle. The transportation of a Division 2.3 (poisonous gas) or Division 6.1 (poisonous) material is not permitted if there is any interconnection between packagings. Also called "trailer jacks," the goal of the jack is to prevent the up-ending of a trailer during loading and unloading. Trailer trucks must be restrained/chocked during forklift In addition, by the compliance dates specified in 173.315(n)(5) and 180.405(m)(3) of this subchapter, the cargo tank motor vehicle must have an emergency discharge control capability that meets the requirements of 173.315(n)(2) or 173.315(n)(4) of this subchapter. WebOSHA regulations govern the safety and health of the workers and the responsibilities of employers to ensure their safety at the warehouse, dock, construction site, and in other WebK SECURING LOADS FOR TRANSPORT / BINDERS & WRAPPERS Oregon Administrative Rules Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division 437-007-1010(10)(a) K-4 437-007-1015(2)(a)(B) (a) Must meet the requirements of 437-007-1010(7), or (b) All perimeter logs must be contained by no less than two wrappers. (q) Unloading procedures for liquefied petroleum gas and anhydrous ammonia in other than metered delivery service. (2) Unloading. (3) Cylinders containing material classed as Division 2.3, Hazard Zone A. WebTrailer Connections: In the state of Utah, the connection between your truck and the trailer must consist of a drawbar, trailer hitch, or other similar device. For Federal Register citations affecting 177.835, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov. While at the loading dock, OSHA states that, "A positive mechanical means to secure trucks or trailers to a loading dock" can be used provided that effectively immobilizes the vehicle. While OSHA does not regulate self-employed truckers, it does regulate workplaces to which the truckers deliver goods and the workers which receive those goods. The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) is a continuously updated online version of the CFR. Such bonding shall be made by first connecting an electric conductor to the container to be filled and subsequently connecting the conductor to the container from which the liquid is to come, and not in any other order. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall be so construed as to prohibit the fueling of machinery or vehicles used in road construction or maintenance. 177.837 Class 3 (flammable liquid) materials. (1) Assure himself/herself that the provisions of paragraph (a) of this section have Division 6.1 (poisonous) materials and Division 2.3 (poisonous gas) materials.