SAFE MATERIAL HANDLING

SAFE HANDLING PRACTICES

Storage

DuraGreen® Bins must NEVER be stacked on beam racking or unsupported racking.

Safe handling of DuraGreen Bins requires fully supported deck racking, or stacked according to the manufacturer specifications.

Bin Transportation

Bins must be secured to the vehicle used for transport in a manner that eliminates bin movement while the vehicle is moving, even if only a single bin is involved. All bins should be forced together without space between them to form a unitized load. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) does not currently have a commodity specific cargo securement technique for the transport of bins. To understand the most effective cargo securement techniques for the interstate transport of DuraGreen Bins, the DOT – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) available on the FMCSA website at www.fmcsa.dot.gov. The general cargo securement requirements are listed under 49 CFR 393.100 – 393.114.

For intrastate travel, tie-down methods must comply with local regulations regarding bin hauling. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure they are in compliance with these regulations. Internet links to truck-related regulation web sites for all 50 states are listed in the index at the end of this User Guide. This information will be updated periodically at www.rppcontainers.com. The U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Requirements available on the FMCSA website at www.fmcsa.dot.gov. The general cargo securement requirements are listed under 49 CFR 393.100 – 393.114. Some

of the more widespread bin transportation methods are outlined in this section.

Pick-up Trucks and Small Trucks With Flatbeds

When transporting empty or full DuraGreen Bins in a pick-up truck or small flatbed, the bin or bins must always be secured and covered to prevent loss of the bin or its contents. On flatbeds, bins must be strapped down as on larger flatbed trailers. After securing a bin, it should be checked to ensure it cannot move. In addition to securing the bin, it is also imperative that the tailgate be closed.

If the truck does not contain hooks or cleats to secure a bin, or there is no tailgate in place, bins must not be transported in this truck. It is also essential that nothing is placed in the space between the bin and the tailgate. When transporting bins of differing heights, the taller bin should be secured against the cab, out of the wind stream, and the shorter bin should be placed toward the rear of the truck bed. The secured bin should be checked periodically to ensure that it continues to be secure for transport.   

Temperature Ranges

DuraGreen bins can be used over a wide range of temperature environments and filled with contents that fall within these ranges.

DuraGreen bins can be used within the following temperature ranges: 

Maximum Capacity and Stack Weight Limits

For capacity, specifications refer to the product spec sheet located on the website's product page. All weight capacities assume an evenly distributed load inside the container.

Cleaning

High Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene DuraGreen Bins can be cleaned using high-pressure washers and chlorine sanitizers. No detergents of any kind should be used to clean HDPE bins as stress cracking may result from their use. PP bins can be cleaned with high pressure washers as well as detergents. Steam cleaners above 220 degrees should never be used to clean bins.

Recycling

If bins are damaged beyond repair, they can be recycled. Visit www.rppcontainers.com/Bulk-Container-Recycling to get information on how to recycle bins.

Index of Safety Information Sources

Department of Transportation – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

Department of Transportation – National Transportation Library: https://www.bts.gov/ntl

Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators: www.ccmta.ca

**Please refer to state/province motor carrier regulations for any additional load securement requirements**

USER GUIDE - Product Specific

Follow the instructions in the User Guide to assure your safety and the safety of others during the transport, stacking, and handling of DuraGreen® products.

• Falling bins and other parts can cause serious injury.
• If bins are not properly secured for transport, they could fall in the roadway and endanger others.
• If bins are damaged or are not properly stacked, they could fall on workers or other people.
• Follow the instructions in this User Guide to assure your safety and the of others during the transport, stacking, and handling of DuraGreen® products.