Chapter 437-002

437-002-0005 Adoption by Reference In addition to, and not in lieu of, any other safety and health codes contained in OAR Chapter 437, the Department adopts by reference the following federal regulations printed as part of the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910, in the Fede…

437-002-0006 General Oregon Definitions For the purposes of administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act, the following terms mean: (1) “Act” means the Oregon Safe Employment Act, ORS Chapter 654. (2) “Agency” means the Occupational Safety and Health Division, Department of I…

437-002-0007 Testing and Certification By adopting these rules, the Department does not establish a testing and certification program separate from the federal OSHA Testing and Certification Program. The Department will accept as valid for compliance with its rules, the Testing a…

437-002-0010 Adoption by Reference In addition to, and not in lieu of, any other safety and health codes contained in OAR chapter 437, the Department adopts by reference the following federal rules as printed in the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910, revised as of 7/1/98, …

437-002-0015 Adoption by Reference In addition to, and not in lieu of, any other safety and health codes contained in OAR chapter 437, the Department adopts by reference the following federal rules as printed in the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910, revised as of 7/1/96, …

437-002-0020 Adoption by Reference In addition to, and not in lieu of, any other safety and health codes contained in OAR Chapter 437, the Department adopts by reference the following federal regulations printed as part of the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910, in the Fede…

437-002-0022 Additional Oregon General Requirements (1) Scope and application. This rule applies in addition to those in Division 2/D Walking-Working Surfaces. (2) Barriers. The employer must ensure: (a) Protective barriers or suitable guards are erected when covers over openings…

437-002-0026 Portable Ladders (1) Scope and application. This rule applies to the use of portable ladders, including job-made ladders, in addition to the rules in 1910.23 Ladders. (2) Definitions. These definitions apply to portable ladder terms in this rule. Additional terms in …

437-002-0032 Ramps and Runways (1) Scope and application. This rule applies to the safe use of ramps and runways for vehicles in addition to the rules in Division 2/D. (2) The employer must ensure ramps and runways for vehicles: (a) Have adequate width and evenness for safe opera…

437-002-0033 Piers and Wharves (1) Scope and application. This rule applies to piers and wharves in addition to the rules in Division 2/D. (2) The employer must ensure piers and wharves: (a) With open sides of piers and wharves, more than 4 feet above the ground or water level, h…

437-002-0040 Adoption by Reference In addition to and not in lieu of any other safety and health codes contained in OAR chapter 437, the Department adopts by reference the following rules as printed in the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910, revised as of 7/1/99, and any su…

437-002-0041 Exits and Exit Routes (1) Application: This subpart does not apply to mobile workplaces, like vehicles or vessels. (2) Definitions: (a) Exit. The part of the exit route, that is a way out of the workplace (like a door, stairwell or vestibule). (b) Exit Route. A conti…

437-002-0042 Emergency Action Plan (1) Development of An Emergency Action Plan. (a) When another Oregon OSHA standard requires an employer to develop an emergency action plan, the plan must comply with this section and cover each part of the workplace. (b) The plan must be in wri…

437-002-0043 Fire Prevention Plan (1) Development of A Fire Prevention Plan. (a) When another Oregon OSHA standard requires an employer to develop a fire prevention plan, the plan must comply with this section and cover each part of the workplace. (b) The plan must be in writing,…

437-002-0047 Working Near Overhead High Voltage Lines and Equipment (1) Definitions. (a) Insulating Barrier or Guard. A structure, installation, barrier, or guard (such as a wall, fence, pole, shield, or something similar) that stops movement and prevents all possible contact wit…

437-002-0060 Adoption by Reference In addition to, and not in lieu of, any other safety and health codes contained in OAR Chapter 437, the Department adopts by reference the following federal regulations printed as part of the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910, in the Fede…

437-002-0080 Adoption by Reference In addition to, and not in lieu of, any other safety and health codes contained in OAR Chapter 437, the Department adopts by reference the following federal regulations printed as part of the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910, in the Fede…

437-002-0081 Oregon Ventilation Regulations In addition to, and not in lieu of 29 CFR 1910.94, the following rules pertaining to ventilation apply in Oregon: (1) Definitions: (a) “Administrative Control” means the reduction of employee exposure to physical or chemical agents by c…

437-002-0095 Audiometric Testing in Oregon Audiometric tests shall be performed by a licensed or certified audiologist, otolaryngologist, or other physician, or by a technician who is certified by the Council of Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation. A technician who…

437-002-0098 Additional Applicability In addition to, and not in lieu of 1910.1096, the rules and regulations specified in ORS 453.605 to 453.745, Control of Radiation, administered by the Department of Human Resources, Oregon Health Division, shall apply to all employees working…

437-002-0100 Adoption by Reference In addition to, and not in lieu of, any other safety and health codes contained in OAR Chapter 437, the Department adopts by reference the following federal regulations printed as part of the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910, in the Fede…

437-002-0101 Oregon Start-Up Dates 29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response — Final Rules, is effective on July 14, 1990. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(3) Statut…

437-002-0107 Spray Finishing (1) Scope. This section applies to finishing materials when applied as a spray by any means in a continuous or intermittent process. This section also covers the application of powders by powder spray guns, electrostatic powder spray guns, fluidized b…

437-002-0109 Explosives and Blasting Agents (1) Blasting and Use of Explosives: (a) Smoking, firearms, matches, open flame lamps, fires and flame or spark producing devices shall be prohibited in any explosive magazine or within a radius of 100 feet thereof, and with 100 feet of …

437-002-0118 Oregon Rules for Reinforced Plastics Manufacturing (1) Applicability. If a specific type of equipment, process or practice is not limited to the reinforced plastics industry, the provisions contained in other Divisions of OAR 437, Oregon Occupational Safety and Healt…

437-002-0119 Oregon Effective Dates (1) Information pertaining to the equipment in the process shall include material and energy balances for processes built after November 24, 1992. (2) The employer shall perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) on processe…

437-002-0120 Adoption by Reference In addition to, and not in lieu of, any other health and safety codes contained in OAR Chapter 437, the Department adopts by reference the following federal regulations printed as part of the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910, in the Fede…

437-002-0122 Dipping and Coating (1) Scope. (a) This rule applies to all operations where an object is partially or fully immersed in a liquid, or the vapors of a liquid. Such operations include, but are not limited to, cleaning, coating, altering the surface of an object, or cha…

437-002-0134 Personal Protective Equipment Application. This rule applies to personal protective equipment and other protective equipment for the eyes, face, head, extremities and torso to include protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, wher…

437-002-0139 Working Underway on Water. (1) Scope and Application: This rule applies to all employees not covered by division 3, Construction; division 4, Agriculture or division 6, Forest Practices. (2) Definitions: (a) Boat — means every description of water craft used or capab…

437-002-0140 Adoption by Reference In addition to and not in lieu of, any other safety and health codes contained in OAR Chapter 437, the Department adopts by reference the following federal regulations printed as part of the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910, in the Feder…

437-002-0141 Additional Oregon Sanitation Requirements (1) Definitions: (a) “Potable Water” means water meeting the bacteriological and chemical quality requirements prescribed in OAR chapter 333, division 61, Public Water Systems, of the Oregon State Health Division; (b) “Sanita…

437-002-0142 Labor Housing For temporary labor housing operated by employers covered under Divisions 2 (General Industry), 3 (Construction) and 7 (Forest Activities), the following rule applies: Division 4/J, 437-004-1120 (Agricultural Labor Housing and Related Facilities) except…

437-002-0144 Additional Oregon Rules for General Environmental Controls (1) Illumination. (a) Adequate general and local lighting shall be provided for rooms, building and work areas during the time of use. (b) Factors upon which the adequacy and effectiveness of illumination sha…

437-002-0145 Additional Oregon Rules for Accident Prevention and Tags Warning Devices. Warning signs, danger signs, warning flags, warning lights, or similar devices shall be conspicuously posted at all locations where existing conditions not otherwise adequately guarded warrant …

437-002-0146 Confined Spaces (1) Purpose and application. This rule applies to all activities in confined spaces and provides requirements to protect employees from the hazards of entering and working in confined spaces. (2) Exceptions. This standard does not apply to the followi…

437-002-0154 Individual Locks In addition to and not instead of the definition of "lockout device" in this section, the user must have the only key to each lock(s) or only the user may have the combination to each lock. NOTE: This exemption of construction, agriculture and mariti…

437-002-0156 Heat Illness Prevention (1) Scope and application. This standard applies whenever an employee performs work activities, whether in indoor or outdoor environments, where the heat index (apparent temperature) equals or exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Note: When another …

437-002-0161 Medical Services and First Aid (1) Definitions. (a) “Emergency medical service” is the provision of care by a medically trained person, whether this service is provided by a hospital, clinic, ambulance, disaster car, or rescue vehicle. (b) “In proximity” is defined a…

437-002-0170 Worker Protection Standard Oregon OSHA administers and enforces the pesticide Worker Protection Standard (WPS – 40 CFR 170) as adopted in OAR 437-004-6000. When a pesticide product with Worker Protection Standard language (“Agricultural Use Requirements”) on the prod…

437-002-0180 Adoption by Reference In addition to and not in lieu of, any other health and safety codes contained in OAR Chapter 437, the Department adopts by reference the following federal regulations printed as part of the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910, in the Feder…

437-002-0182 Oregon Rules for Fire Fighters (1) Scope and Application. These rules apply to public and private employers who engage in structural fire service activities, including emergency first response. Note: Employers subject to 437-002-0182 must comply with provisions of ot…

437-002-0187 Portable Fire Extinguishers This rule applies to portable fire extinguishers not in vehicles or vessels. NOTE: The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal and your local fire marshal also have rules that apply to portable fire extinguishers. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: To assur…

437-002-0200 Adoption by Reference In addition to, and not in lieu of, any other safety and health codes contained in OAR chapter 437, the Department adopts by reference the following federal rules as printed in the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910, revised as of 7/1/96, …

437-002-0210 Additional Oregon Rules for Compressed Air and Compressed Gas Equipment (1) Air and Gas Compressors — General: (a) Workers shall not use compressed gases to clean clothing which is being worn nor shall it be intentionally directed at any other person; NOTE: Use of co…

437-002-0220 Adoption by Reference In addition to, and not in lieu of, any other safety and health codes contained in OAR Chapter 437, the Department adopts by reference the following federal regulations printed as part of the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910, in the Fede…

437-002-0221 Additional Oregon Rules for Handling Materials (1) Definitions: (a) “Aerial Cableways” An aerial cableway is a cable-supported system in which the material-handling carrier is not detached from the operating span and the travel is wholly within the span. A cableway t…

437-002-0223 Oregon Rules for Commercial and Industrial Vehicles (1) Application. Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) shall be provided, installed and maintained on industrial vehicles which were manufactured after July 1, 1969. ROPS requirements apply to the following types o…

437-002-0227 Additional Oregon Rules for Powered Industrial Trucks (1) Overhead Guards. (a) Where a rider type lift truck operator is exposed to hoisted objects that might fall, or stacked objects that might be dislodged and fall, the truck shall be equipped with an overhead guar…

437-002-0228 Oregon General Requirements for Cranes (1) General Requirements: (a) The user shall comply with the manufacturer’s specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of any and all cranes and derricks; (b) Where manufacturer’s specifications are not available…