Section 880-RICR-00-00-2.12 - Port Safety / Security2.12.1 Safety A. Compliance - All safety regulations as established by the QDC and the US Coast Guard under 33 C.F.R and 46 C.F.R shall be complied with at all times.B. Personal Safety Equipment - Personal safety equipment is required to be used at all times by terminal staff, contract labor, truck drivers, rail and vessel crews in open terminal areas. This shall include, as appropriate, floatation work vests or coats, hard hats, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, high visibility safety vests, lifejackets, and clothing offering full body coverage, respirators, gloves or other equipment.C. Medical Emergencies - In the event of serious injury or illness, at the terminal or on a vessel, the local Medical Rescue Service shall be called and first aid administered as required until Emergency Medical personnel arrive. Notification shall be made by calling 911.D. Safety Inspections - The FSO or designee reserves the right to conduct safety inspections of vessels to insure they are in compliance with the rules outlined in § 2.12.1 of this Part. The FSO or local Fire Department may carry out such inspections without notice. E. Crane Operations - QDC reserves the right to shut down crane operations and associated cargo handling for any safety violation(s) or if conditions are deemed unsafe.F. Unlawful Acts - Persons conducting unlawful acts are subject to the actions of state or local police.G. Additional Security - The FSO may require additional security personnel for vessels or associated cargos at the sole cost to the vessel.H. Military and Public Vessels Crew Security - Military and public vessels calling on the port, may at the discretion of the FSO, be required to provide additional security at the vessel's expense or supplement security with vessel personnel as deemed appropriate by the FSO. I. Searches - All vehicles and persons permitted to travel on piers may be searched by port security personnel prior to being permitted into the terminal.J. Firearms, Ammunition and Explosives - Only duly authorized security personnel, law enforcement officers, members of the armed forces on official duty may carry weapons, ammunition or explosives in the QDC terminal or on its associated facilities. No firearm, ammunition or explosives shall be transported in any luggage or other packages off or onto a vessel.K. Discharge of Weapons - Discharge or use of any weapon at the terminal is prohibited, except by law enforcement personnel in the performance of official duties.L. Safety of Law Enforcement Personnel - Cargo operations and vessel access shall be shut down by the FSO if deemed necessary for the safety of law enforcement personnel.M. Public Tours of Vessels -Tours of vessels by the general public are not permitted unless pre-arranged and approved by the FSO. 2.12.2 Dangerous CargoA. Hazmat or Dangerous Shipments - Shipments of dangerous and hazardous cargoes moving via QDC marine terminals must be documented, marked, labeled, and/or placarded according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations, 49 C.F.R. §§ 100 - 199 especially § 172, incorporated above at § 2.4(D) of this Part. B. Information Required - Port users who offer hazardous materials for transportation must provide the following federally required information:1. Complete shipper's name, address, and telephone number in case of emergencies.2. Carrier's name and address.3. Complete consignee's name and address, including the overseas port of destination on export shipments.4. The proper DOT shipping technical name of the product involved.5. Hazardous class of material being shipped. 6. Quantity of the material, kinds and number of containers and individual weights or total weight.7. Shipper's certification and proper labeling is required as outlined in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations, 49 C.F.R. § 172, incorporated above at § 2.4(E) of this Part. C. Special Instructions - Properly documented special instructions, exceptions and exemption information, if required, shall be included with each shipment. D. Class 1 or Class 7 Cargo - Neither class 1 (explosive) nor class 7 (radioactive) hazardous cargoes may remain on the QDC property beyond what is necessary to transfer the cargo to or from the vessel.E. Permits - Shippers of dangerous articles are required to comply with all regulations and must present necessary permits from proper authorities, as well as obtaining permission from the Terminal Operator, before such cargo shall be received on or transferred at the terminal.F. Watchmen - Vessels may be required to employ special watchmen at their expense to keep vigil over any dangerous cargo on the terminal in order to protect property against fire or other hazards until the condition is eliminated. G. Application of Charges - Minimum charges for all dangerous and hazardous cargoes for wharfage and dockage apply. See the Terminal Tariff, § 3.11(B)(3) of this Subchapter, for current charges.880 R.I. Code R. 880-RICR-00-00-2.12