Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01588:front:0:p20
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01588
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 57066–60015

being trapped or crushed. Before signalling a driver to proceed they must ensure it is safe to do so.
Signals for guiding drivers, like using a hand signal to indicate an emergency stop, should be agreed and understood before starting work. Only authorised people should be on deck while loading or discharging operations are being carried out and everyone should be provided with high-visibility clothing.

Traffic movement within a terminal or facility
Truck routes and loading and unloading points should be marked out or otherwise indicated.
Loading and unloading areas should be clear of other traffic, pedestrians and people not involved in the activity.
Trucks should not be loaded or unloaded in any other position without permission of the supervisor or foreman. Truck ranking should not be allowed inside the loading and unloading areas and the vehicle twist locks should be released after entry and locked before exit from the site.
Truck drivers should follow site safety rules and traffic management plans including being aware of exclusion or no-go zones when loading or unloading. Traffic management includes designating safe zones for the driver to exit the cab to allow for the release of twist locks. If there are no site rules a risk assessment should be carried out to determine the safest location for the driver and other workers.

Movement of vehicles in cargo storage areas
Where vehicles are used to handle cargo the area should be kept separate from pedestrians and other operations, where practicable. Barriers should be used where pedestrian routes are adjacent to stacking areas to prevent collision between equipment and people. Signs should be displayed warning unauthorised entry to the area is prohibited.
Reversing vehicles
Where practicable, design the flow of traffic to minimise reversing. Where it is necessary to reverse vehicles, for example in RoRo activities, control measures may include:
       helping drivers detect movement around the vehicle through mirrors, reversing cameras, sensors and alarms
       using visual warning devices like flashing lights
       having high-visibility markings for powered mobile plant, and
       ensuring the provision and use of effective communication systems e.g. between signallers and drivers and between plant operators including straddle carriers and trucks.

Vehicles queuing and parking
Work areas should have clearly visible speed limit signs and lines showing truck queuing and vehicle parking areas. In order to control unexpected truck queuing and congestion a truck marshalling area can be used.
Private vehicles should be kept separate from stevedoring operations.

Landside - straddle carriers
Straddle carriers often operate in proximity to other vehicles and pedestrians. Where straddle carriers are used you should ensure:
       a straddle carrier grid is maintained for the safe movement of vehicles and loading and unloading operations, and