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." In such cases red electric lanterns, red emergency reflectors or red flags shall be set out in the manner prescribed for disabled or stopped motor vehicles. FAR). (f) The number of packages of fissile Class 7 (radioactive) material in any non-exclusive use transport vehicle must be limited so that the sum of the criticality safety indices (CSIs) does not exceed 50. 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. (ii) Notwithstanding the segregation requirements of 177.848(d), Division 2.3, Hazard Zone A material may be transported on the same transport vehicle with non-bulk packagings and IBCs meeting a UN performance standard containing only the residue of Division 2.1, 4.3, 5.1, and Class 3 and 8 materials if all of the following requirements are met: (A) The materials are transported in enclosed trailers equipped with inlet and outlet vent openings with a minimum total area of one square foot per 1,000 cubic feet of trailer volume. In addition, each package must be must be placed in a plastic bag which is taped closed and then overpacked in a UN 1A2 steel drum tested and marked for a PG II or higher performance level with insulation material inside to protect the cylinders from fire. (3) A qualified person attends the loading or unloading of a cargo tank only if, throughout the process: (i) Except for unloading operations subject to 177.837(d) and 177.840(p) and (q), the qualified person is within 7.62 m (25 feet) of the cargo tank. People that load trailers, must start with the premise that trailer doors do not qualify as securement devices. Please do not provide confidential will bring you to those results. If you have comments or suggestions on how to improve the www.ecfr.gov website or have questions about using www.ecfr.gov, please choose the 'Website Feedback' button below. 177-35, 41 FR 16131, Apr. Truck or rail tank car loading or the unloading of flammable/combustible liquids is one of the most hazardous operations likely to be undertaken at any manufacturing or storage facility. Unless the delivery hose is equipped with a shut-off valve at its discharge end, the engine of the motor vehicle shall be stopped at the finish of such loading or unloading operation while the filling or discharge connections are disconnected. (1) Whenever tarpaulins are used for covering Class 1 (explosive) materials, they shall be secured by means of rope, wire, or other equally efficient tie downs. Any package containing any hazardous material, not permanently attached to a motor vehicle, must be secured against shifting, including relative motion between packages, within the vehicle on which it is being transported, under conditions normally incident to transportation. This prohibition does not apply if, prior to expiration of the OWTT, the cargo tank is brought to full equilibration as specified in paragraph (j) of this section. There must be no tampering with such container or the contents thereof nor any discharge of the contents of any container between point of origin and point of billed destination. WebLoads should be spread as evenly as possible, during both loading and unloading. These vehicles must be stenciled with the words For Radioactive Materials Use Only in lettering at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) high in a conspicuous place, on both sides of the exterior of the vehicle. 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. For containers which are not in metallic contact with each other, either metallic bonds or ground conductors shall be provided for the neutralization of possible static charges prior to and during transfers of Class 3 (flammable liquid) materials between such containers. (f) Use of tools, loading and unloading. A motor vehicle equipped with a cargo heater of any type may transport Class 1 (explosive) materials only if the cargo heater is rendered inoperable by: (i) Draining or removing the cargo heater fuel tank; and. 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). (2) All valves and other closures in liquid discharge systems are closed and free of leaks, except external emergency self-closing valves on MC 338 cargo tanks containing the residue of cryogenic liquids may remain either open or closed during transit. [Amdt. 1/1.1 Drivers must not be impaired by drugs or alcohol. The following table is to be used in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (b) of this section: Note: The distance in this table must be measured from the nearest point on the nearest packages of Class 7 (radioactive) material. The total transport index of a group of packages and overpacks is determined by adding together the transport index number on the labels on the individual packages and overpacks in the group. 106A or 110A ( 179.300, 179.301 of this subchapter) that are authorized for the shipment of hazardous materials by highway in part 173 of this subchapter must be carried in accordance with the following requirements: (1) Tanks must be securely chocked or clamped on vehicles to prevent any shifting. However, the carrier's obligation to ensure attendance during unloading ceases when: (i) The carrier's obligation for transporting the materials is fulfilled; (ii) The cargo tank has been placed upon the consignee's premises; and. This document is available in the following developer friendly formats: Information and documentation can be found in our 177.838 Class 4 (flammable solid) materials, Class 5 (oxidizing) materials, and Division 4.2 (self-heating and pyrophoric liquid) materials. The gross trailer weight rating (GTWR) is the total mass of a road trailer that is loaded to capacity, including the weight of the trailer itself, plus fluids and cargo, that a vehicle is rated to tow by the manufacturer. If there is an unintentional release of product to the environment during unloading of a liquefied compressed gas, the qualified person unloading the cargo tank motor vehicle must promptly shut the internal self-closing stop valve or other primary means of closure and shut down all motive and auxiliary power equipment. WebLoads do not exceed the rated loading capacity of the vehicle2. Regulation Y 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. 49 CFR 172.101 (2) There is no combustion apparatus in the cargo compartment. (7) The heater unit must retain combustion in a sealed combustion chamber. This site provides information about preventing occupational illness and injury in the trucking industry through links to summaries, training presentations, publications and other resources. Bags shall not be piled closer than 15 cm (5.9 inches) from the top of any motor vehicle with a closed body. 47-99, 2.1 states, Doors are not considered as cargo securement devices. (b) Storage batteries. (eg: (See Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, part 392 of this title.) WebAll tiedowns and other components of a cargo securement system used to secure loads on a trailer equipped with rub rails must be located inboard of the rub rails whenever Reasonable care should be taken to prevent undue rise in temperature of containers and their contents during transit. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 2137-0542). (c) Bonding and grounding cargo tanks before and during transfer of lading. (A) Use restrictions. Loads should be secured, or arranged so (C) Packages containing Division 2.3 Hazard Zone A material must be separated within the transport vehicle from packages containing Division 2.1, Class 3, Class 4, Class 5, and Class 8 materials by a minimum horizontal distance of 1.2 m (4 feet). (t) Unloading without appropriate emergency discharge control equipment. (D) Drums containing non-hazardous materials that are compatible with materials in all other drums immediately around them. No person may unload an IM or UN portable tank while it remains on a transport vehicle with the motive power unit attached except under the following conditions: (1) The unloading operation must be attended by a qualified person in accordance with the requirements in paragraph (i) of this section. No Class 1 (explosive) materials may be loaded into or on or be unloaded from any motor vehicle with the engine running, except that the engine of a multipurpose bulk truck (see paragraph (d) of this section) and the engine of a cargo tank motor vehicle transporting a single bulk hazardous material for blasting may be used for the operation of the pumping equipment of the vehicle during loading or unloading. (h) Division 4.2 (pyrophoric liquid) materials in cylinders. per pallet and the cylinders must be secured within the pallet by a web strap rated at 4,545 kg (10,000 lbs.). contact the publishing agency. If you have questions or comments regarding a published document please Their regulations state that workers must have protection when This web site is designed for the current versions of No bale hooks or other metal tools shall be used for the loading, unloading, or other handling of Class 1 (explosive) materials, nor shall any package or other container of Class 1 (explosive) materials, except barrels or kegs, be rolled. It is not to exceed 15 feet An operator must use the following procedures for unloading liquefied petroleum gas or anhydrous ammonia from a cargo tank motor vehicle in metered delivery service: (1) For a cargo tank with a capacity of 13,247.5 L (3,500 water gallons) or less, excluding delivery hose and piping, the qualified person attending the unloading operation must remain within 45.72 meters (150 feet) of the cargo tank and 7.62 meters (25 feet) of the delivery hose and must observe both the cargo tank and the receiving container at least once every five minutes when the internal self-closing stop valve is open during unloading operations that take more than five minutes to complete. All of that portion of the lading of any motor vehicle transporting Class 4 (flammable solid) or Class 5 (oxidizing) materials shall be contained entirely within the body of the motor vehicle and shall be covered by such body, by tarpaulins, or other suitable means, and if such motor vehicle has a tailboard or tailgate, it shall be closed and secured in place during such transportation: Provided, however, That the provisions of this paragraph need not apply to pick-up and delivery motor vehicles when such motor vehicles are used in no other transportation than in and about cities, towns, or villages. (ii) disconnecting the heater's power source. Disinfection may be by any means effective for neutralizing the material released. (e) Handbrake set while loading and unloading. (3) Bearing a POISON label displaying the text PG III, or bearing a PG III mark adjacent to the POISON label, with materials marked as, or known to be, foodstuffs, feed or any other edible material intended for consumption by humans or animals, unless the package containing the Division 6.1, Packing Group III material is separated in a manner that, in the event of leakage from packages under conditions normally incident to transportation, commingling of hazardous materials with foodstuffs, feed or any other edible material would not occur. will also bring you to search results. The procedures must describe the cargo tank motor vehicle's emergency discharge control features and, for a passive shut-down capability, the parameters within which they are designed to function. Care shall be exercised in the loading and unloading of arsenical dust, arsenic trioxide, and sodium arsenate, allowable to be loaded into sift-proof, steel hopper-type or dump-type motor-vehicle bodies equipped with water-proof, dust-proof covers well secured in place on all openings, to accomplish such loading with the minimum spread of such compounds into the atmosphere by all means that are practicable; and no such loading or unloading shall be done near or adjacent to any place where there are or are likely to be, during the loading or unloading process assemblages of persons other than those engaged in the loading or unloading process, or upon any public highway or in any public place. Before any motor vehicle may be used for transporting any other articles, all detectable traces of arsenical materials must be removed therefrom by flushing with water, or by other appropriate method, and the marking removed. Transportation includes loading, carrying, and unloading. full text search results OSHA compliance information that applies to specific activities is also available, 29 (h) Lading within body or covered tailgate closed. (d) Engine to be stopped in cargo tank motor vehicles, except for transfer pump. However, the guidelines are broad, guiding use by all "fork trucks, tractors, platform lift trucks, You are using an unsupported browser. If the vehicle is provided with placard boards, the placards must be applied to these boards. This content is from the eCFR and may include recent changes applied to the CFR. Uneven loads can make the vehicle or trailer unstable. When a cargo tank is unloaded by a suction-piping system through an open filling hole of the cargo tank, electrical continuity shall be maintained from cargo tank to receiving tank. Twin-trailer combinations are allowed with 28-foot trailer units without length limit, and there is no limit on the overall length. site when drafting amendatory language for Federal regulations: WebExcept as provided in paragraph (b) (4) of this section, the driver of a truck or truck tractor must -. (B) The combustion cargo heater is a catalytic heater and each of the following requirements are met: (1) The heater's surface temperature cannot exceed 54 C (130 F) - either on a thermostatically controlled heater or on a heater without thermostatic control when the outside or ambient temperature is 16 C (61 F) or less. No packages of Class 1 (explosive) materials shall be thrown or dropped during process of loading or unloading or handling of Class 1 (explosive) materials. WebD.On October 30, 1978 OSHA issued Directive STD 1-11.5, which stated that 1910.178 (k) (1) and 1910.178 (m) (7) should not be enforced as they apply to trucks and trailers under the Motor Carrier Act (motor carriers engaged in interstate commerce). For chlorine cargo tank motor vehicles, 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. (2) For a cargo tank with a capacity greater than 13,247.5 L (3,500 water gallons), excluding delivery hose and piping, the qualified person attending the unloading operation must remain within 45.72 m (150 feet) of the cargo tank and 7.62 m (25 feet) of the delivery hose when the internal self-closing stop valve is open. (f) Class 1 (explosive) materials vehicles, floors tight and lined. Throughout the trucking industry, Powered Industrial Trucks, 29 CFR 1910.178, is the most commonly cited standard. Electrical systems within the trailer's interior must be non-sparking or explosion proof. [Amdt. Provides links and references to training and other resources related to the trucking industry. This is an automated process for Special care shall also be taken in the loading of any motor vehicle with Class 4 (flammable solid) or Class 5 (oxidizing) materials, which are likely to become more hazardous to transport by wetting, to keep them from being wetted during the loading process and to keep them dry during transit. You can learn more about the process Ward holds a Master of Arts in social sciences from the University of Chicago. (k) Attendance of Class 1 (explosive) materials. WebLogging. (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. (k) A carrier of carbon monoxide, cryogenic liquid must provide each driver with a self-contained air breathing apparatus that is approved by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health; for example, Mine Safety Appliance Co., Model 401, catalog number 461704. (q) Unloading procedures for liquefied petroleum gas and anhydrous ammonia in other than metered delivery service. A cargo tank motor vehicle equipped with a specially designed delivery hose assembly to meet the requirements of 173.315(n)(2) of this subchapter may be unloaded using a delivery hose assembly provided by the receiving facility under the following conditions: (1) The qualified person monitoring unloading must visually examine the facility hose assembly for obvious defects prior to its use in the unloading operation. (2) Prior to unloading, the operator of the vehicle on which the portable tank is transported must ascertain that the conditions of this paragraph (o) are met. Jacks are used when loading and unloading a tractor trailer. (a) Lading within body or covered; tailgate closed; pick-up and delivery. A cargo tank must be attended by a qualified person at all times when it is being loaded. OSHA establishes rules for tractor trailers under its guidelines in 1970.178. It also offers a one-stop location to find applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance requirements related to worker protection. The eCFR is displayed with paragraphs split and indented to follow The official, published CFR, is updated annually and available below under (a) Nitric acid. L. 103-311, 108 Stat. For a wireless transmitter/receiver, the person conducting the test must be at least 45.72 m (150 feet) from the cargo tank and may have the cargo tank in his line of sight. The person who is responsible for loading the cargo tank is also responsible for ensuring that it is so attended. Search & Navigation A vehicle may not be returned to Class 7 (radioactive) materials exclusive use transport service, and then only for a subsequent exclusive use shipment utilizing the provisions of any of the paragraphs 173.427(b)(4), 173.427(c), or 173.443(b), until the radiation dose rate at every accessible surface is 0.005 mSv/h (0.5 mrem/h) or less and the non-fixed contamination is not greater than the level prescribed in 173.443(a) of this subchapter. (2) The qualified person monitoring unloading must remain within arm's reach of the mechanical means of closure for the internal self-closing stop valve when the internal self-closing stop valve is open except for short periods when it is necessary to activate controls or monitor the receiving container. (A) Prior to each use, each hose must be inspected to ensure that it is of sound quality, without defects detectable through visual observation; and. (f) A cargo tank motor vehicle used for transportation of chlorine may not be moved, coupled or uncoupled, when any loading or unloading connections are attached to the vehicle, nor may it be left without the power unit attached unless the vehicle is chocked or equivalent means are provided to prevent motion. While OSHA regulations arent identical to laws, they do follow a rigid process of creation, complete with ample oversight and testing. It can take years for OSHA to introduce a new standard into the Code of Federal Regulations. There are seven distinct steps in this process: (B) A Division 2.1 material requiring strong non-bulk outer packagings in accordance with 173.301(a)(9) of this subchapter must be overpacked in a UN 1A2 steel or 1H2 plastic drum tested and marked for a PG II or higher performance level. David Ward has written professionally for websites since 2009. (2) The pressure in the cargo tank must be measured at least ten minutes after the manual release is terminated. If unforeseen conditions cause an excessive pressure rise, the driver shall manually vent the tank at a remote and safe location. (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. (1) Sodium hydrosulfite or sodium dithionite, UN1384, in PG II or III packaged in UN 1A2 steel drums that meet the Packing Group II performance requirements of subpart M of part 178 of this title. As a (1) Loading. The Office of the Federal Register publishes documents on behalf of Federal agencies but does not have any authority over their programs. 112 of Pub. (1) Assure himself/herself that the provisions of paragraph (a) of this section have (l) Use of cargo heaters when transporting certain hazardous material. A Specification DOT-4L cylinder containing hydrogen, cryogenic liquid may only be transported on a motor vehicle as follows: (i) The vehicle must have an open body equipped with a suitable rack or support having a means to hold the cylinder upright when subjected to an acceleration of 2 g in any horizontal direction; (ii) The combined total of the hydrogen venting rates, as marked, on the cylinders transported on one motor vehicle may not exceed 60 SCF per hour; (iii) The vehicle may not enter a tunnel; and. (3) There is no connection for return of air from the cargo compartment to the combustion apparatus. 177.837 Class 3 (flammable liquid) materials. (ii) For deliveries where the qualified person attending the unloading operation cannot maintain an unobstructed view of the cargo tank, when the internal self-closing stop valve is open, the qualified person must observe both the cargo tank and the receiving container at least once every five minutes during unloading operations that take more than five minutes to complete. (iii) Restrictions on automatic cargo-space-heating temperature control devices. (4) The heating system will not heat any part of the cargo to more than 54 C (129 F). Related OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages. 49 U.S.C. Division 6.1 (poisonous) materials and Division 2.3 (poisonous gas) materials. This contact form is only for website help or website suggestions. Vehicles must never be overloaded. the hierarchy of the document. (2) Thiourea dioxide, UN3341, in PG II or III packaged in UN 1G fiber drums meeting packing group II performance requirements of subpart M of part 178 of this subchapter. Cylinders containing acetylene and manifolded as part of a mobile acetylene trailer system must be transported in accordance with 173.301(g) of this subchapter. Navigate by entering citations or phrases (a) Each motor vehicle used for transporting Class 7 (radioactive) materials under exclusive use conditions in accordance with 173.427(b)(4), 173.427(c), or 173.443(b) of this subchapter must be surveyed with radiation detection instruments after each use. WebThe DLL320-23W LED light head for loading docks is an ideal lighting fixture for busy warehouses. View the most recent official publication: These links go to the official, published CFR, which is updated annually. (2) Each LPG fuel tank for automatic temperature control equipment must have its discharge valve closed and its fuel feed line disconnected. (b) This section does not apply to any vehicle used solely for transporting Class 7 (radioactive) material if a survey of the interior surface shows that the radiation dose rate does not exceed 0.1 mSv per hour (10 mrem per hour) at the interior surface or 0.02 mSv per hour (2 mrem per hour) at 1 meter (3.3 feet) from any interior surface. One approved method requires that -, (i) The detonators are in packagings as prescribed in 173.63 of this subchapter which in turn are loaded into suitable containers or separate compartments; and. "Published Edition". The outside of the overpack must be marked with an indication that the inner packagings conform to the prescribed specifications. (c) In case of fire, accident, breakage, or unusual delay involving shipments of Class 7 (radioactive) material, see 171.15, 171.16 and 177.854 of this subchapter. (d) Packages must be so blocked and braced that they cannot change position during conditions normally incident to transportation. Assuming this practice is violated and the load is not otherwise secured by (B) Cylinders must be transported in an upright position and securely restrained within the trailer, or loaded into racks, secured to pallets, or packed in wooden or fiberboard boxes or crates to prevent the cylinders from shifting or overturning within the motor vehicle under normal transportation conditions. The buffer zone maybe established by: (C) Drums containing hazardous materials (e.g., Class 9) that are compatible with materials in all other drums immediately around them; or. (6) Heater requirements under 393.77 of this title are complied with. The diesel engine of a cargo tank motor vehicle may be left running during the loading and unloading of a Class 3 material if the ambient atmospheric temperature is at or below 12 C (10 F). Workers loading and unloading materials should be instructed in safe procedures appropriate to the material they handle. (j) Transfer of Class 1 (explosive) materials en route. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the agency that establishes rules for safety in the workplace. will bring you directly to the content. Nothing contained in this section shall be so construed as to prohibit the loading of such cylinders on any motor vehicle having a floor or platform and racks as hereinbefore described. Included is a section, Log Loading andTransporting, which outlines the required and recommended work practices that can reduce logging hazards to the vehicle This standard would include such mechanical devices as jack stands. In all locations, OSHA has jurisdiction over forklift operators and terminal employees who perform loading and unloading operations. Organization and Purpose (iv) Highway transportation is limited to private and contract carriage and to direct movement from point of origin to destination. (d) Multipurpose bulk trucks. The agency that is most likely to specifically guide standards for tractor trailers on American highways is the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Division. (h) Precautions concerning containers in transit; fueling road units. learn more about the process here. WebDOT loading regulations are based on knowing the precise dimensions of the equipment you are transporting. 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. is available with paragraph structure matching the official CFR (ii) The qualified person observes all 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 the loading or unloading system is equipped as follows: (A) For a video monitoring system used to meet the attendance requirement, the camera must be mounted so as to provide an unobstructed view of all equipment involved in the loading or unloading operations, including all valves, hoses, domes, and pressure relief devices; (B) For an instrumentation and signaling system used to meet the attendance requirement, the system must provide a surveillance capability at least equal to that of a human observer; (C) Upon loss of video monitoring capability or instrumentation and signaling systems, loading or unloading operations must be immediately terminated; (D) Shut-off valves operable from the remote control station must be provided; (E) In the event of a remote system failure, a qualified person must immediately resume attending the loading or unloading of the cargo tank as provided in paragraph (i)(3)(i) of this section; (F) A containment area must be provided capable of holding the contents of as many cargo tank motor vehicles as might be loaded at any single time; and, (G) A qualified person must personally conduct a visual inspection of each cargo tank motor vehicle after it is loaded, prior to departure, for any damage that may have occurred during loading; or.