Chapter 437-004

437-004-1180 Accident Prevention Signs (1) Scope. This section applies to the design, application and use of signs or symbols (as included in paragraphs (3) through (5) below) to warn of specific hazards. This does not apply to bulletin boards or safety posters. (2) Definitions. …

437-004-1250 Confined and Hazardous Spaces (1) Definitions. (a) Competent person is somebody who can identify existing and predictable hazards and take measures to eliminate them. (b) Confined space is a space that: (A) Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodil…

437-004-1260 Manure Lagoons, Storage Ponds, Vats, Pits and Separators (1) Scope. This applies to facilities not covered by confined space rules. (Examples include pole buildings used to store compost material or manure lagoons and separators.) (2) General. (a) Do not enter any va…

437-004-1275 The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) (1) Scope. This standard covers work on machines, vehicles and equipment when the unexpected energizing or starting of them, or release of stored energy could injure employees. (2) Application. (a) This standard applie…

437-004-1305 Medical Services and First Aid (1) Definitions. Emergency medical service is care by a medically trained person such as in a hospital, clinic, ambulance or rescue vehicle. Qualified first aid person has evidence to show valid first-aid and CPR training within the las…

437-004-1430 Sources of Fire (1) Definitions. These terms are used in Subdivision 4/L Fire: (a) Closed container — A container sealed with a lid or other device that prevents the loss of liquid or vapor at ordinary temperatures. (b) Combustible — A substance or material that is a…

437-004-1440 Required Postings Post signs reading, “No Smoking or Open Flame,” in all areas: (1) For fueling; (2) For receiving or dispensing flammable or liquids; (3) For use or storage of flammable liquids; or (4) Where there may be flammable or explosive gases, vapors, mists, …

437-004-1450 Extinguishers NOTE: The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal and local fire authorities also have rules that apply to portable fire extinguishers. (1) Provide the class of fire extinguishers designed for use on the class of fire potential in the work area. NOTE: To ma…

437-004-1460 Fire Prevention Plan (1) The plan must be in writing, be kept in the workplace, and be available to employees. Employers with 10 or fewer permanent, year-around workers may have a verbal plan. (2) The fire prevention plan must include at least these parts: (a) Proced…

437-004-1470 Employee Equipment and Training (1) If workers are expected or required to fight fires, their level of training and the fire fighting equipment they use must be adequate for the level of fire fighting involvement expected or required by the employer. (2) The employer…

437-004-1505 Air Receivers and Pressure Systems (1) Application. This section applies to compressed air receivers and other equipment making and using compressed air or gas. This section does not apply to the use of compressed air to move materials nor to work in compressed air a…

437-004-1525 Boilers and Steam Systems NOTE: The Oregon Building Codes Agency (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Section) is the authority for Boilers and Pressure Vessels as defined in Oregon Boiler Pressure Vessel Law, ORS 480.510. (1) All boilers and pressure vessels must meet minimu…

437-004-1610 General Requirements (1) Material storage. (a) Storage of material must not create a hazard. Stack, block or interlock stored items and limit their height so that they are stable and secure from sliding or collapse. (b) Storage areas must be free from accumulated mat…

437-004-1630 Conveyors (1) Controls. (a) The operator’s station must have a way to quickly stop the motor or engine. (b) If the operator’s station is remote from the power source, there must be a way to quickly stop the system at the motor or engine and at the operator’s station.…

437-004-1670 Automotive Hoists (1) Automotive hoists elevated with a load to a position that is a hazard, must be supported by a safety device capable of preventing descent if the lift fails. (2) Use the lifts according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and those of ANSI B153…

437-004-1680 Storage of Hazardous Chemicals (1) Store hazardous chemicals: (a) Separately, to prevent hazardous reactions. Label storage areas by category to prevent the mixing of incompatible types of chemicals. (Examples of categories include: flammable liquids, acids, bases ox…

437-004-1700 Forklifts and Other Powered Industrial Trucks (1) General requirements. (a) This section has safety requirements for the maintenance and use of fork trucks, forklifts, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, and other specialized industrial trucks used in agricu…

437-004-1750 Helicopters (1) Scope. This applies to the use of helicopters to harvest ornamental trees. (2) Briefing. You must hold a briefing before each day’s work that covers the safety and communication procedures for the pilot and ground personnel. (3) Flight path. There mus…

437-004-1805 Rope, Chain, Rigging, and Hoists (1) Scope. These are standards for the safe use of hoists, rope, chain, and fittings. (2) Definitions. (a) Mousing — Using small cordage or wire to prevent unintended separation of rigging components. (b) Rope — Wire rope unless other…

437-004-1825 Tackle and Hoisting Equipment (1) Blocks, sheaves, shackles and drums. (a) Use only sheaves and drums with diameters recommended by the wire rope manufacturer for the size rope. (b) Secure all pins, including bearing and yoke pins, of all blocks against accidental di…

437-004-1910 General Equipment Guarding (1) Scope — These are general requirements that apply to all equipment. (2) Definitions. (a) Ground driven components — Components powered by the turning motion of a wheel as the equipment travels over the ground. (b) Guard or shield — A ba…

437-004-1940 Farm Field Equipment (1) Application. Rule 437-004-1940 applies to all farm field equipment except that the parts below do not apply to equipment manufactured before October 25, 1976: (a) 1940(4); (b) 1940(5); (c) 1940(6)(b)(A). (2) Definition. Farm field equipment —…

437-004-1970 Farmstead Equipment (1) Application. Rule 437-004-1970 applies to all farmstead equipment except that the parts below do not apply to equipment manufactured before October 25, 1976: (a) 1970(4); (b) 1970(5); (c) 1970(6)(b)(A). (2) Definition. Farmstead equipment — Eq…

437-004-2000 Powered Saws (1) Scope — This applies to nonportable powered saws. (2) General. (a) Machines must not vibrate when the tool is run at full speed. (b) Arbors and mandrels must have firm and secure bearing and be free from play. (c) Do not use any automatic cutoff saw …

437-004-2100 Grinders (1) Scope — These rules apply to all grinders except: (a) Standards for portable, hand-held power-driven grinders are in OAR 437-004-2230, Division 4/P. (b) Natural sandstone wheels. (c) Metal, wooden, cloth or paper wheels or discs with a layer or layers of…

437-004-2220 General Requirements — Small Tools (1) Employers are responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees. This includes tools and equipment that belong to employees. (2) Do not use defective tools. (3) When not in use, place tools where they w…

437-004-2230 Guarding and Operation of Portable Powered Tools (1) Portable powered tools. (a) Portable circular saws. (A) All portable, power-driven circular saws with a blade diameter greater than 2 inches must have guards above and below the base plate or shoe. The upper guard …

437-004-2240 Power Lawnmowers (1) General requirements. (a) Powered walk-behind, riding-rotary and reel lawnmowers designed for sale to the general public must meet the design specifications in “American National Standard Safety Specifications for Power Lawnmowers” ANSI/OPEI B71.…

437-004-2260 Other Portable Tools and Equipment (1) Jacks. (a) Definitions. (A) Jack. A jack is an appliance for lifting and lowering or moving horizontally a load by pushing. (B) Rating. The maximum safe load throughout its course of travel. (b) Loading and marking. (A) Do not u…

437-004-2310 General Requirements (1) Scope. This subdivision applies to agricultural welding, except the following types for which Subdivision 2/Q applies: (a) Production type or amount of welding. (b) Welding in confined spaces like tanks, vats, pits, or those defined in Subdiv…

437-004-2350 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting (1) Scope. This subdivision applies to agricultural welding, except the following types that are covered by Subdivision 2/Q: (a) Production type or amount of welding. (b) Welding in confined spaces like tanks, vats, pits, or those …

437-004-2400 Arc Welding and Cutting (1) Scope. This subdivision applies to agricultural welding, except the following types that are covered by Subdivision 2/Q: (a) Production type or amount of welding. (b) Welding in confined spaces like tanks, vats, pits, or those defined in 4…

437-004-2810 General Requirements (1) Scope. This standard (4/S) covers electrical work and equipment in buildings and on premises. It applies to all work and equipment covered by other sections of Subdivision 4/S. (2) Unless stated otherwise in OAR 437-004-2810 through 437-004-3…

437-004-2850 Temporary Lighting and Wiring (1) Temporary Wiring. (a) Walkways and similar locations must be kept clear of power cords. (b) Ground all temporary wiring. (c) Keep wiring equipment as vapor, dust, or fiber tight as intended by the manufacturer. There must be no loose…

437-004-2860 Flexible Cable and Extension Cords (1) Extension cords used with portable electric tools and appliances must be at least three-wire type and have an approved grounding plug and receptacle providing ground continuity. (2) Use only extension cords rated for the intende…

437-004-2870 Attachment Plugs and Receptacles (1) Attachment plugs must be heavy enough to endure rough use and have a suitable cord grip to prevent strain on the terminal screws. (2) Use only approved, grounding type attachment plugs. (3) Use only approved concealed contact type…

437-004-2880 Cord and Plug-Connected Equipment (1) Portable or plug-connected equipment with noncurrent-carrying metal parts must be grounded. (2) It is not necessary to ground portable tools and appliances with approved double insulation, or its equivalent, but they must have di…

437-004-2900 Grounding and Bonding (1) The path from circuits, equipment, structures, and conduit enclosures to ground must be permanent and continuous with enough capacity to conduct safely the currents that might be imposed on it. The path must also have impedance low enough to…

437-004-2950 Switches and Circuit Breakers (1) There must be at least 3 feet of clear space in front of switch centers or panels. Passageways to switch centers or panels must be unobstructed. (2) There must be enclosures or screens around live parts of electrical switchboards and…

437-004-3000 Identification and Load Ratings (1) Name plates, rating data, and marks of identification on electrical equipment and electrically operated machines must be present and legible. (2) Do not change the circuit protection in existing installations to increase the load t…

437-004-3050 Work Near Overhead Lines Clearance or Safeguards Required NOTE: High voltage is 750 v or higher. (1) Isolate exposed overhead conductors from contact by persons or equipment. (2) Do not store irrigation pipe within 100 feet of overhead high voltage conductors. (3) Do…

437-004-3075 Agricultural Buildings with Special Hazards (1) Scope. These standards apply to the following agricultural buildings or parts of buildings or adjacent areas. (a) Agricultural buildings where excessive dust and dust with water may accumulate. This includes all areas o…

437-004-3100 Excavation (1) Definition. Excavation — A man-made cut, hole, pit, trench or depression in the earth. NOTE: Before any digging you must comply with Oregon’s “Call Before You Dig” law. Call 1-800-332-2344. (2) Five feet or more. Employees must not enter any excavation…

437-004-3410 Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Vehicles (1) Scope. This applies to all motor vehicles used by employees. (2) Definitions. (a) Agricultural vehicle — A vehicle specifically designed or modified for use exclusively in agricultural operations, and not licensed …

437-004-3420 Working from Vehicles and Vehicle Loads (1) Riding on loads. Employees must not ride on top of loads that may dangerously shift, topple over, or otherwise become unstable. Employees must sit when riding loads, except when doing field work at slow, even speeds over sm…

437-004-3430 Training for Agriculture Tractor Operators Training. Train all employees who drive an agricultural tractor about the operating practices below and about any other practices peculiar to the work environment. Do this training at the time of initial assignment to drivin…

437-004-3460 Industrial Vehicles (1) Modifications. The manufacturer or a professional engineer must direct modifications and additions that affect capacity and safe operation of industrial vehicles. Change the capacity, operations, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or de…

437-004-3480 Bridges, Roads and Ramps (1) Application. This applies to bridges, roads and ramps on agricultural places of employment. (2) Roads. (a) Roads must be wide enough to allow safe operation of equipment. (b) Low clearance areas that could present a hazard must have warni…

437-004-3550 Servicing Multi Piece and Single Piece Rim Wheels (1) Workers must use a safety tire rack, cage, or equivalent protection over tires mounted on split rims with locking rings or similar devices, when: (a) Inflating tires; or (b) Adding air to tires on or off the vehic…

437-004-3600 Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS) for Tractors in Agriculture (1) Definitions. (a) Agricultural tractor — A two- or four-wheel drive type vehicle, or track vehicle, of more than 20 engine horsepower, designed to furnish the power to pull, carry, propel, or drive…