In-Transit Breakage Mandate

1. Load can be secured to limp to nearest glass facility? – Guidelines for making decision
   1. Securement guidelines for going into limp mode
      1. When is it safe to add straps?
      2. Where should driver stand in case tarp gives way when tarping?
      3. How far can they drive in this mode?
      4. How fast should they drive?  Should they disregard minimum speed limits?
   2. How to find nearest depository for broken glass?
      1. Shipper or receiver of glass
   3. How to find help needed to get glass off of trailer
      1. Public agencies
      2. Company personnel
      3. Contract Services
   4. How to check trailer angle when unloading
   5. How to get glass off of trailers safely? 
      1. How to cut tarp
      2. How to cut rope on tarp
      3. Where to stand
      4. How to cut straps  (Long stick and knife?)
   6. Define public responsibility of facility to keep known safety hazard off public highway
      1. Define reimbursement by at-fault party
2. Glass can not be moved on highway even in limp mode
   1. Procedures for disposing of glass on-site by incident management team
      1. Task to be performed by
      2. Highway patrolperson
      3. Non-glass trained personnel with equipment
      4. Driver with varying degrees of expertise with broken glass
   2. Guidelines for
      1. Removing tarp and securement straps
      2. Removing glass from A-frame or crates
      3. Disposing of glass
   3. Providing guidance to clean up crew
      1. 800 number
      2. Manual on truck
      3. State DOT incident management teams
      4. Transportation Research Board Incident Management Committee
   4. Guidelines should address
      1. Potential hazards
      2. Proper procedure to avoid hazards