mfturp-1 - SDDC - U.S. Army

MOTOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDER RULESSECTION Balleys, bridges, tunnels, and overpasses or public travel routes that are in proximity tothe terminal. Terminals that intend planning to handle Division 1.3 and 1.4 items willnot be located within 300 feet of any of these inhabited buildings or public travelroutes. Terminals planning to handle Division 1.1 and 1.2 items will comply withdistance requirements set forth paragraph 2, below.4) Temporary storage areas, administrative areas or other inhabited areas.5) Number of personnel in each area ordinarily assigned to those structures listed inparagraph 4 above.6) All documents of both past and current state, and/or local HAZMAT operatingapproval.7) A terminal safety Standing Operating Procedure (SOP), which shall includingemergency and evacuation plans and employee safety training. Unannounced tests ofthese emergency and evacuation plans and a validation of emergency contactnumbers will be conducted at a minimum of twice a year.b. The following general safety precautions will be followed in the terminal:1) Terminals will have a clear zone that at a minimum will measure 20-feet for boththe inside and outside of the perimeter that is clear of weeds, bushes, vegetation orother combustible materials.2) Terminals will have ―NO SMOKING‖ signs that include emergency responsetelephone numbers.3) Terminal employees will be regularly trained and be aware of the hazardclassification of explosives in the terminal at any given time. Employees trainingshall include instruction concerning proper safety measures and procedures to befollowed in order to protect the public at large, as well as individuals located withinthe terminal from those dangers.4) A minimum of one vehicle that is fully capable of moving the explosives trailerswill be physically present at the terminal at all times. Terminal personnel will betrained with vehicle operation. Under no circumstance shall this vehicle be parkedwithin 25-feet of an explosives vehicle.5) Fire protection equipment capable of handling initial fires will be provided withineach structure on the facility. Extinguishers will have rating of at least 4-A:70-B:Cand located throughout the terminal. An adequate water supply will be available inaddition to the portable fire extinguishers.Issue Date: 29 March 2011 Effective Date: 01 April 2011Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command1 Soldier WayScott Air Force Base, IL 62225-118-