TranSystems Corporation - LGM Construction

501070099 Federal Express Oakland Sort Expansion Issued for Bid 10/11
EXHIBIT A
RAMP SAFETY PROCEDURES
A. Every vehicle operator on Federal Express’ property shall adhere to the following.
B. General:
1. Vehicle operators shall possess a valid driver's license.
2. Only persons possessing a SIDA badge ID and a valid Vehicle Ramp Pass issued by Federal
Express are authorized to operate motorized vehicles unescorted on the ramp.
3. Drivers shall be aware that the right of way is not something to be taken.
4. Vehicles shall be marked with company name on both sides of the front doors.
5. Vehicles shall have orange and white checkered flag.
6. Report vehicle accidents and property damage incidents immediately to Federal Express.
C. Driving on Ramp:
1. Vehicles shall be driven within the designated drive lanes (solid and dashed white and black lines)
at all times.
2. The 18-inch wide yellow lines (in drive lanes) on the ramp represent "hold lines" and shall be
regarded as STOP.
3. No vehicle may proceed outside the Federal Express lease line nor onto runways or taxiways.
4. Federal Express vehicles and aircraft shall have the right-of-way at all times.
5. Headlights and hazard flashers shall be turned on (day and night) while a vehicle is moving on the
ramp or elsewhere on Federal Express property.
D. Ramp speed:
1. Come to complete stop at blind corners, whether at building corners and doorways or parked
equipment. Honk horn before proceeding with caution.
2. The maximum speed limit on the ramp shall be 15 mph. When a vehicle is within 50 feet of aircraft
or in a congested area, the maximum speed shall be 5 mph.
3. Driving speeds shall be matched to loads being towed and weather conditions. Slow down when
towing heavy loads, in high winds or when the ramp surface is wet
E. Aircraft Interface:
1. Taxing aircraft and aircraft being towed always have the right of way. Each aircraft that has a
flashing or rotating beacon on, or its navigation, landing, or taxing lights on, shall be considered as
a taxing aircraft. At night, if an aircraft is approaching a vehicle head on, stop the vehicle, turn the
headlights off, but keep the hazard lights flashing. After the aircraft has parked or is otherwise out
of the way, turn the headlights on and resume tasks.
2. Never pull in front of an aircraft that is moving. All vehicles must pass to the rear of taxiing aircraft
at a safe distance.
3. Vehicles shall not be driven or parked behind aircraft when the aircraft's engines are running. The
jet blast can overturn vehicles.
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