(1) The requirements of this section apply to
general vehicle use within marine terminals except in cases where the
provisions of subsections (3) and (13) of this section are preempted by
regulations of the department of transportation.
(2) You must allow private vehicle parking in
marine terminals only in designated areas.
(3) You must not disconnect trailers from
tractors at loading docks until the road wheels have been immobilized. The road
wheels must be immobilized from the time the brake system is disconnected until
braking is again provided. Supplementary front end support must be employed as
necessary to prevent tipping when a trailer is entered by a material handling
vehicle. Rear end support must be employed if rear wheels are so far forward as
to allow tipping when the trailer is entered.
(4) You must direct motor vehicle operators
to comply with any posted speed limits, other traffic control signs or signals,
and written traffic instructions.
(5) You must post stop signs at main
entrances and exits of structures where visibility is impaired, and at blind
intersections, unless direct traffic control, warning mirror systems or other
systems of equivalent safety are provided.
(6) You must establish, identify, and use
vehicular routes, traffic rules and parking areas .
(7) You must make sure vehicle drivers warn
anyone in traffic lanes of the vehicle's approach.
(8) You must clearly post signs indicating
pedestrian traffic at vehicular check-in and check-out lines and similar
locations where employees may be working.
(9) You must maintain a distance of not less
than twenty feet (6.1 m) between the first two vehicles in a check-in,
check-out, road ability, or vessel loading/discharging line. This distance must
be maintained between any subsequent vehicles behind which employees are
required to work.
(10) You must
make sure no unattended vehicle shall be left with its engine running unless
secured against movement (see WAC
296-56-60077 for powered
industrial trucks).
(11) You must
provide and secure a ramp when the rear of a vehicle is elevated to facilitate
loading or discharging. The vehicle must be secured against accidental movement
during loading or discharging.
(12)
You must make sure only vehicle floors in safe condition are used.
(13) You must make sure when flatbed trucks,
platform containers or similar conveyances are loaded or discharged and the
cargo consists of pipe or other products which could spread or roll to endanger
employees, the cargo is contained to prevent movement.
(14) You must maintain vehicles used to
transport employees within a terminal in safe working order and safety devices
not be removed or made inoperable.
