Scope: This standard provide the general requirements for specialized terminals.

Special Requirements: References other standards

The provisions of this Subpart D shall apply to specialized terminals in addition to any other applicable requirements of this part.

Scope: This standard provides the requirements for terminals handling intermodal containers or roll-on roll-off operations.

Special Requirements: Marked, maximum cargo weight, inform, equipment operator, signalman, methods of identification, cargo plans, manifests, markings, recorded, posted weights, determined, public authority, direct, supervisor/foreman, PPE, tested, identified, designed, competent authority, certificated, certificate, safety-related work practices and procedures,  inspected/inspection, system, qualified engineer, safe work zone, manufacturer's recommendations, written transport plan, procedures, shipping documents, communication, coordination, references other standards

1917.71(a) - Every intermodal container shall be legibly and permanently marked with: [Reference paragraph (a)(1) - (3)].

1917.71(b) - No container shall be hoisted by any crane or derrick unless the following conditions have been met:

• 1917.71(b)(1) - The employer shall ascertain from the carrier whether a container to be hoisted is loaded or empty. Empty containers shall be identified before loading or discharge in such a manner as will inform every supervisor and foreman on the site and in charge of loading or discharging, or every crane or other hoisting equipment operator and signalman, if any, that such container is empty. Methods of identification may include cargo plans, manifests or markings on the container.
• 1917.71(b)(2) - In the case of a loaded container:
  • 1917.71(b)(2)(i) - The actual gross weight shall be plainly marked so as to be visible to the crane or other hoisting equipment operator or signalman, or to every supervisor and foreman on the site and in charge of the operation; or
  • 1917.71(b)(2)(ii) - The cargo stowage plan or equivalent permanently recorded display serving the same purpose, containing the actual gross weight and the serial number or other positive identification of that specific container, shall be provided to the crane or other hoisting equipment operator and signalman, if any, and to every supervisor and foreman on the site and in charge of the operation.
• 1917.71(b)(4)(ii) - If the terminal has no scales, the actual gross weight may be calculated on the basis of the container's contents and the container's empty weight. The weights used in the calculation shall be posted conspicuously on the container, with the name of the person making the calculation and the date.
• 1917.71(b)(6) - Closed dry van containers carrying vehicles are exempted from paragraph (b)(4) of this section provided that: [Reference paragraph (b)(6)(i) - (iii)].
  • 1917.71(b)(6)(ii) - The container is marked on the outside in such a manner that an employee can readily discern that the container is carrying vehicles; and
• 1917.71(b)(7) - The weight of loaded inbound containers from foreign ports shall be determined by weighing or by the method of calculation described in paragraph (b)(4)(ii) of this section or by shipping documents.
• 1917.71(b)(8) - Any scale used within the United States to weigh containers for the purpose of the requirements of this section shall meet the accuracy standards of the state or local public authority in which the scale is located.

1917.71(c) - No container or containers shall be hoisted if their actual gross weight exceeds the weight marked as required in paragraph (a)(2) of this section, or if it exceeds the capacity of the crane or other hoisting device intended to be used.

1917.71(d)(1) - Marked or designated areas shall be set aside within a container or roll-on roll-off terminal for passage of employees to and from active cargo transfer points, except where transportation to and from those points is provided by the employer.

1917.71(d)(2) - The employer shall direct employees to stay clear of the area beneath a suspended container.

1917.71(e) - Each employee working in the immediate area of container handling equipment or in the terminal's traffic lanes shall wear a high visibility vest (or equivalent protection).⁽⁷⁾

1917.71(f)(2)(i) - When using intermodal container spreaders that employ lanyards for activation of load disengagement, all possible precautions shall be taken to prevent accidental release of the load.

1917.71(f)(2)(ii) - Intermodal container spreader twistlock systems shall be designed and used so that a suspended load cannot accidentally be released.

1917.71(f)(4) - After July 27, 1998, flat bed, low boy trailers (mafis) and other similar equipment used to transport containers shall be marked with their cargo capacities and shall not be overloaded.

1917.71(f)(5) - Each tractor shall have all brake air lines connected when pulling trailers equipped with air brakes and shall have the brakes tested before commencing operations.

1917.71(g)(1) - Intermodal containers shall be inspected for defects in structural members or fittings before handling.

1917.71(g)(2) - Any intermodal container found to be unsafe shall be identified as such, promptly removed from service and repaired before being returned to service.

1917.71(i)(1) - Each employee involved in VTL operations shall be trained and competent in the safety-related work practices, safety procedures, and other requirements in this section that pertain to their respective job assignments.

1917.71(i)(3) - Before the lift begins, the employer shall ensure that the two containers lifted as part of a VTL are empty.

Note to paragraph (i)(3): The lift begins immediately following the end of the prelift required by paragraph (i)(5) of this section. Thus, the weight may be determined during the prelift using a load indicating device meeting § 1917.46(a)(1)(i)(A) on the crane being used to lift the VTL.

1917.71(i)(7) - VTL operations may not be conducted when the wind speed exceeds the lesser of: [Reference paragraph (i)(7)(i) - (ii)].

• 1917.71(i)(7)(ii) - The crane manufacturer's recommendation for maximum wind speed.

1917.71(i)(8) - The employer shall ensure that each interbox connector used in a VTL operation: [Reference paragraph (i)(8)(i) - (vi)].

• 1917.71(i)(8)(iv) - Has been tested and certificated by a competent authority authorized under § 1918.11 of this chapter (for interbox connectors that are part of a vessel's gear) or § 1917.50 (for other interbox connectors):
• 1917.71(i)(8)(v) - Has a certificate that is available for inspection and that attests that the interbox connector meets the strength criteria given in paragraph (i)(8)(iv) of this section; and
• 1917.71(i)(8)(vi) - Is clearly and durably marked with its safe working load for lifting and an identifying number or mark that will enable it to be associated with its test certificate.

1917.71(i)(9) - The employer shall ensure that each container and interbox connector used in a VTL and each corner casting to which a connector will be coupled is inspected immediately before use in the VTL. [Reference paragraph (i)(9)(i) - (vii)].

1917.71(j) - Transporting vertically coupled containers.

• 1917.71(j)(1) - Equipment other than cranes used to transport vertically connected containers shall be either specifically designed for this application or evaluated by a qualified engineer and determined to be capable of operating safely in this mode of operation.
• 1917.71(j)(2) - The employer shall develop, implement, and maintain a written plan for transporting vertically connected containers. The written plan shall establish procedures to ensure safe operating and turning speeds and shall address all conditions in the terminal that could affect the safety of VTL-related operations, including communication and coordination among all employees involved in these operations.

1917.71(k) - Safe work zone. The employer shall establish a safe work zone within which employees may not be present when vertically connected containers are in motion. [Reference paragraph (k)(1) - (2)].

• 1917.71(k)(2) - The written transport plan required by paragraph (j)(2) of this section shall include the safe work zone and procedures to ensure that employees are not in this zone when a VTL is in motion. 

Scope: This standard provides the requirements pertaining to terminal facilities handling menhaden and similar species of fish. 

Special Requirements: Respiratory protective equipment, labeled, PPE, rescue services, instructed, supervisory personnel, rescue procedures, safety measures, informed, plant superintendent, foreman, trained, references other standards

Hazardous cargo, material, substance or atmosphere means:

1. Any substance listed in 29 CFR part 1910, Subpart Z;
2. Any material in the Hazardous Materials Table and Hazardous Materials Communications Regulations of the Department of Transportation, 49 CFR part 172;
3. Any article not properly described by a name in the Hazardous Materials Table and Hazardous Materials Communications Regulations of the Department of Transportation, 49 CFR part 172 but which is properly classified under the definition of those categories of dangerous articles given in 49 CFR Part 173; or
4. Any atmosphere with an oxygen content of less than 19.5%.

1917.73(c) - At least four units of respiratory protective equipment consisting of supplied-air respirators or self-contained breathing apparatus complying with the requirements of § 1910.134 of this chapter shall be available in a suitably labeled cabinet for immediate use in case of emergency caused by oxygen deficiency or hydrogen sulfide. Any employee entering a tank in an emergency shall, in addition to respiratory protective equipment, wear a lifeline and safety harness to facilitate rescue. At least two other employees, similarly equipped, shall be continuously stationed outside the tank to observe and to provide rescue services.

1917.73(d) - The plant superintendent and foremen shall be trained and knowledgeable about the hazards of hydrogen sulfide and oxygen deficiency. They shall be trained in the use of appropriate respiratory and other protective equipment, and in rescue procedures. Other supervisory plant personnel shall be informed of these hazards and instructed in the necessary safety measures, including use of respiratory and rescue equipment.

1917.73(e) - Supervisory personnel shall be on hand at dockside to supervise discharging of bailwater from vessels.