In order to maintain our Health & Safety Standards, the following rules apply to truck drivers; at all times.
PPE (PERSONNAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) must be worn on the terminal at all times:
At all times, upon exiting their truck, both in stage 2 and 3 and on terminal premises, truckers must wear the required PPE.
- High visibility clothing (level 2) (suspenders are class 1 and are prohibited);
- Steel-toed boots.
- Safety helmet; type 2 recommended.
- PPE must be in good condition, visible and CSA certified.
Note: Wearing long pants is mandatory.
TRAFFIC RULES:
Safe and careful driving is mandatory on the terminals, the Highway Safety Code always applies.
- Respect the speed limit of 20km/hr;
- Respect the established traffic directions; see below;
- Respect intersections; it is forbidden to cross the container blocks and container stacking areas;
- Stay attentive to the audible and visual warnings of the production equipment (white noises during RTG movements, backup alarms for all equipment, blue light and flag on whip for Front loaders / stackers, etc.);
- Respect all traffic signs;
- Respect the pedestrian walkways, a complete stop before proceeding is mandatory;
- Favor the East and West extremities of the terminal to make a U-turn;
- Always wear your seat belt;
- Do not use a cell phone or use any distractions.
All container handling machinery on the terminals (Transtainers, Front loaders / stackers) have priority
SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC TO TRUCK DRIVERS
Specific safety rules can be found in the trucker’s guide available from the Termont security service, on our website or in pdf from your transport company.
A summary of these rules can be found at the trucking booth kiosks.
TERMINAL TRAFFIC PLANS
Traffic plans can be found in the trucker’s guide available from the Termont security service, on our website or in pdf from your transport company.
PEDESTRIAN WALKPATHS STAGES 2 AND 3 (TRUCK GATES)
The purpose of the green zones at stages 2 and 3 of the terminals is to isolate the trucker who must exit his truck (locking-unlocking of pins). Posters and physical barriers will be installed to better define these green zones. The trucker will strictly be tolerated outside his truck in these zones.
The same principle is applied at the entrance (stages 2) and at the exit (stages 3).
SERVICE AREAS (Terminals)
The purpose of the green service zones is to isolate the trucker who must exit his truck (container inspection, container replacement, any problem, etc.). Posters, physical barriers and pedestrian crossings will be installed to better define these green zones. The trucker will be tolerated outside his truck strictly in these zones.
The service zone is present on both terminals, near the exit booth.
SNOW REMOVAL BRIDGE
To clear snow from the top of your container, use the snow removal walkway near the exit gate, on both terminals.
It is strictly forbidden to climb on the guardrails of the walkway or on the container. Snow removal must be done from the walkway.
SANCTIONS ESCALATION PROCESS
- In the event of non-compliance with the safety rules, Termont reserves the right to expel from its terminals any person violating its rules.
- Depending on the case (minor infraction, dangerous maneuver, refusal to cooperate, etc.), infractions are subject to sanctions ranging from a documented warning to permanent withdrawal of access rights to the terminals (EXCLUSION).
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Transport compagnies
As of October 18th 2024, transportation companies deploying drivers to Termont terminals must have acknowledged in writing the safety rules set out in this document.
Transportation companies are responsible to communicate and train all truckers and new hires on Termont’ s safety rules.
Please return the signed documents to this e-mail address: [email protected]
If you have any questions, please contact Customer Experience ([email protected]) or call 514-254-0526.
Truckers
Truckers must read this document and sign the acknowledgement document provided by their employer.
At the Termont terminals, truckers must read the summary of the rules and certify their understanding via their port access card upon arrival.
Click here to sign the acknowlegement document
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