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ACTIONS
Technical and Management (continued)
6. Road traffic movement and control:
• Roadways in the terminal approaches and areas in the way of jetty heads should be kept
free of obstructions at all times; and
• During an emergency, traffic into the terminal or onto berth should be strictly restricted
to those vehicles and people required to deal with the emergency. Limitations on vehicle
weights should be taken into account before emergency vehicles access jetty areas.
7. Outside services:
• The terminal emergency plan should make the best possible use of external services. The
success in responding to an emergency may depend on the cooperation received from third
parties. This includes:
� harbour authorities, Vessel Traffic control Centres, Police and Fire Service;
� pilots;
� rescue launches; and
� medical facilities.
8. Training for emergencies
• All personnel should be trained in the emergency plan and responding to an emergency.
Adequate fire protection and firefighting equipment is to be installed/provided which is designed
and constructed for the type and quantity of the dangerous goods and the condition under which
they are stored or handled, having regard to:
• the fire load of the goods or liquids;
• other premises/exposures; and
• compatibility with other goods.
On-site fire hydrants and fire-hose coupling points that may be used by the relevant Fire Authority
are to be suitable for use by that authority.
All personnel involved must be familiar with the emergency response procedures, should be adequately
trained and should clearly understand the action they would be required to take in responding
to an emergency. This should include the sounding of alarms, the setting up of a control centre
and the organisation of personnel to deal with the emergency.
All personnel should be provided with sufficient training regarding:
• correct use of available firefighting equipment;
• transfer of hazardous materials away from the site of fire;
• fire isolation;
• correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• coordinating operations with outside services;
• rescue, including training for selected personnel in lifesaving from water; and
• spill containment and clean-up.