Chapter 437-007

437-007-0925 Cable Yarding Work Practices (1) Personnel must not ride hooks, lines, rigging, logs suspended in the air or being moved. (2) Personnel must not hold onto haywire, running lines, drop lines or chokers as an assist when walking uphill. (3) Personnel must not work in t…

437-007-0927 Working Near Standing Tree Anchors, and Tail/Intermediate Support Trees (1) Affected personnel must be notified of the potential failure zone of any tail tree, intermediate support tree and standing tree anchor. NOTE: The potential failure zone is that area which cou…

437-007-0930 Grapple Yarding (1) An audible signal does not need to be sounded before lines are moved while grapple yarding if employees are not exposed to logs or rigging movement. (2) Chokers must not be set when using a grapple yarding system during: (a) Hours of darkness. (b)…

437-007-0935 Operation of Ground Skidding Machines and Vehicles (1) Machines must not be operated on slopes in excess of the following limits unless specified by the manufacturer of the equipment. (a) Rubber-tired skidders — 30 percent. (b) Crawler tractors, tracked feller bunche…

437-007-0940 Signaling and Communications (1) Hand signals or audible contact, such as, but not limited to, whistles, horns, or radios, must be used whenever noise, distance, restricted visibility, or other factors prevent clear understanding of natural unassisted voice communica…

437-007-0945 Electrical Signal Systems (1) All electrical signal system wires and attachments must be weatherproof. (2) Electrical signal systems must be: (a) Installed and adjusted to protect against accidental signaling. (b) Maintained in good operating condition. (3) Electrica…

437-007-0950 Voice Communication on Combined Signal/Voice Transmitters (1) Voice communication on the same radio frequencies used to transmit skyline, high-lead, slackline or skidder whistle signals (154.57 and 154.60 MHz channels), is limited to the reporting of injuries, or fir…

437-007-1000 General Requirements (1) Trucks or rail cars must not be moved unless all personnel are in the clear. (2) When the operator’s vision is impaired, trucks or rail cars must not be moved without a signal from a spotter who has a clear view of the direction of travel. (3…

437-007-1005 Loading (1) It is the responsibility of the employer who has control of the actual loading operation to ensure compliance with OAR 437-007-1005(2) through (18) and 437-007-1010(1) through (13) which are applicable to log loading, securing loads and to the requirement…

437-007-1010 Securing Loads for Transport (1) Wrappers must not be thrown until personnel are in the clear. (2) When logs are loaded at different locations or decks, log trucks must not be moved until the requirements for securing loads are met unless: (a) The centers of all logs…

437-007-1015 Binders and Wrappers (1) Each log truck must carry at least five binders and five wrappers. (2) Binders, chains, cables, synthetic materials, fasteners, wrappers, or other wrapper attachments must each have a minimum breaking strength of not less than 15,000 pounds. …

437-007-1020 Log Truck General Requirements (1) Manufacturers’ handholds and steps provided on trucks must be maintained. (2) The area between the truck frame rails, from the cab rearward as far as necessary to provide a safe work area, must have a walking surface of suitable non…

437-007-1025 Log Truck Safety Chains or Cables (1) Each log truck and trailer combination, and each independent trailer (mule train) hooked to a log truck and trailer combination must have one or more safety chains or cables with a rated breaking strength of not less than the gro…

437-007-1030 Log Truck and Trailer Hitches (Couplings) (1) All log truck and trailer combinations must be equipped with couplings (hitches) that: (a) Will withstand, in any direction, the potential stresses imposed. (b) Have two independent locking devices that will continue work…

437-007-1035 Log Truck and Trailer Brakes (1) Truck and trailer brakes must be tested before moving any load. (2) Brake slack adjusters must be adjusted to meet DOT specifications. (3) Vehicles with defective brakes must not be operated. (4) Brake drums must not be welded. (5) En…

437-007-1040 Log Truck Trailer Reaches and Drawbars (1) The reaches of unloaded trailers being towed must have and use a 1-inch pin near the end or an equally effective means to prevent pulling or stripping through the tunnel. (2) Reach locks or tighteners must be the type that s…

437-007-1045 Log Truck Trailers (1) Trailer hoisting straps must: (a) Be fastened securely to the trailer frame. (b) Be used when hoisting the trailer. (c) Be maintained in good condition. (d) Enable the unloading machine to engage the strap without placing personnel in danger. (…

437-007-1050 Log Truck and Trailer Bunks and Stakes (1) Every truck or trailer transporting logs loaded lengthwise must have bunks and bunk blocks, or stakes. (2) All stakes, stake extensions and bunks and their securing hardware must be designed and constructed to withstand thei…

437-007-1055 Log Truck and Trailer Bunk Chains and Cables (1) Chains or cables used to secure bunk blocks or stakes must have a manufacturer’s rating for a safe working load of not less than 6,600 pounds. The following chain and wire rope meet the 6,600 pound requirement: (a) Cha…

437-007-1060 Additional Requirements for Log Trucks Equipped With Self-Loaders (1) Self-loaders built for log trucks after July 1, 1980, must have a: (a) Load check valve (velocity fuse) or similar device on the jib boom. (b) Seat offset from the point of attachment of the boom. …

437-007-1100 General Work Practices (1) It is the responsibility of the employer who has actual control of the log or wood fiber unloading, handling or storage activities to develop, post and enforce yard rules. (2) Unauthorized foot and vehicle traffic is prohibited in the log o…

437-007-1105 General Requirements for Log and Wood Fiber Unloading, Handling and Storage Areas (1) It is the responsibility of the employer who has actual control of the log or wood fiber unloading, handling operations or storage activities to insure that road beds are: (a) Hard-…

437-007-1110 Wrappers Removal General (1) Yard rules for removing wrappers, binders and loads must be posted. (2) Loads with logs or wood fiber above the stakes must be secured before all wrappers and binders are removed. (3) Personnel must inspect log or wood fiber loads for pot…

437-007-1115 Barriers For Securing Log Loads (1) Barriers used to secure loads must: (a) Be at least 15 feet high. (b) Be designed to prevent logs from striking personnel as binders and wrappers are being removed. (c) Have the barrier controls, if any, on the release side of the …

437-007-1120 Removing Wrappers From Barrier Secured Loads (1) Any person releasing binders and removing wrappers at a barrier, must not extend their upper body beyond the front of the protective structures. (2) After binders and wrappers have been removed at a barrier, loaded log…

437-007-1125 Removing Wrappers From Machine Secured Loads (1) When a log handling machine is used to secure a load, binders should be released and wrappers removed from the side of the load on which the unloader operates. (2) If binders and wrappers must be removed from log loads…

437-007-1130 Removing Center Wrappers From Unsecured Loads When any binder and wrapper is removed before a log load is secured by a barrier or log handling machine: (1) There must not be double-ended logs loaded above the stakes on the side of the load from which the binders and …

437-007-1135 Unloading Logs (1) The truck driver must be in front of the truck or in the truck cab when logs are unloaded. (2) When logs are unloaded, the loads must not be passed over the truck cab or personnel. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(4) Statutes/Oth…

437-007-1140 Split Loads When logs are to be unloaded at different destinations within the log handling or storage areas, vehicles must not be moved after each partial unloading until the requirements for securing loads are met unless: (1) The centers of all logs are below the to…

437-007-1145 Loading or Unloading Trailers (1) When forklift-type machines are used to load, unload, or handle trailers, a secure means of holding the lifting attachment on the fork must be installed and used. (2) When trailers are to be loaded after dark, sufficient lights must …

437-007-1150 Trailer Hoists (1) All trailer loading devices must be designed, constructed and maintained so as to have a five-to-one safety factor for the rated load capacity. (2) Trailer loading hoists must be high and wide enough so they can safely load the maximum-sized traile…

437-007-1155 Dry Land Log and Fiber Handling and Processing (1) Identification tags must not be applied or pulled unless logs are resting in a stationary place, such as bunks, cradles, skids, or sorting tables. (2) When personnel are required to work on logs unloaded onto skids (…

437-007-1160 Water Dumps, Log Ponds and Booms (1) A minimum of two people must work at water dumps when logs are being unloaded. At least one person must be an experienced unloading machine operator. (2) At least two people must be present for stowing, sorting or boom work of any…

437-007-1165 Boats (1) Gasoline-powered inboard motorboats must be equipped with a mechanical exhaust system for ventilating the engine compartment and bilges. (2) Mechanical exhaust systems must be powered by non-sparking fans or the fan motor must be located outside the bilge a…

437-007-1200 Helicopter Operation (1) Prior to daily operations, a briefing must be conducted. This briefing must set forth the plan of operation for the pilot(s) and ground personnel. Anytime a change in operating procedure is necessary, affected personnel must be notified in ad…

437-007-1205 Aircraft Refueling/Maintenance Area (1) The helicopter refueling and maintenance area must be located so personnel are not exposed to the hazards created by yarding and log handling activities. (2) Unauthorized personnel are not allowed to be within 50 feet of an act…

437-007-1300 Scope of Rules The purpose of the rules in Subdivision N is to provide minimum safety and health requirements for all public and private employers who engage in wildland fire prevention, wildland fire suppression or prescribed fire that includes activities such as, b…

437-007-1303 Application of Rules (1) Except as otherwise specified, the rules in Subdivision N apply to all personnel engaged in wildland fire prevention, wildland fire suppression or prescribed fire activities when there is potential for exposure to wildland fire hazards such a…

437-007-1305 General Requirements (1) Tactical and command fire suppression communications must provide a clear line of communication to all affected personnel. (2) When employees are required to handle, mix and/or apply hazardous chemicals, the employer must develop, implement a…

437-007-1310 Personnel Assignments (1) The employer and/or their authorized representative must take into account the physical capability of each employee to safely perform assigned tasks: (a) Prior to job assignment; and (b) While the employee performs those tasks. (2) Personnel…

437-007-1315 Single Personnel Assignments (1) Single employee assignments such as watchers, security and forest patrol personnel may take appropriate action to contain, control or extinguish a fire upon discovery only when: (a) They have first reported the fire, described their i…

437-007-1320 Personal Protective Equipment Personnel performing wildland fire suppression or prescribed fire activities must wear: (1) Pants and a long-sleeved shirt made of cotton, wool, denim or other fire resistant materials. NOTE: The employer is not required to provide the c…

437-007-1325 Training The following requirements are in addition to the training requirements of OAR 437-007-0140. (1) The employer and/or their authorized representative must ensure that all personnel who may be called upon to do wildland fire suppression and/or prescribed fire …

437-007-1330 Equipment, Vehicles and Machines, General Requirements (1) Fire fighting equipment, vehicles and machines must be: (a) Inspected for defects prior to the start of each shift. (b) Maintained in accordance with the appropriate manufacturers' recommendations. (2) Fire f…

437-007-1335 Vehicle Operation (1) The operation of vehicles must comply with the requirements of OAR 437-007-0520 through 437-007-0570. (2) All equipment hauled on a vehicle must be adequately secured when the vehicle is in motion. (3) Vehicles must be brought to a full stop bef…

437-007-1340 Machine Operation (1) When machines used for fire trail construction or fire fighting are operated on slopes in excess of the limitations for machine operation as defined in OAR 437-007-0935(1) and (2), a competent person must ensure that measures are taken to provid…

437-007-1345 Helicopter Operations (1) Helicopter facilities must be kept clear of loose objects and unauthorized personnel. (2) Personnel must not smoke within 50 feet of a helicopter, fuel storage, or fueling equipment. (3) Unless authorized by the pilot or helicopter ground cr…