Or. Admin. Code § 437-007-0920

Current through Register Vol. 64, No. 1, January 1, 2025

Section 437-007-0920 - General Cable Yarding and Ground Skidding Work Practice

(1) The requirements of OAR 437-007-0225(1) and (2) (working near unstable objects and danger trees) apply to all cable yarding and ground skidding operations, especially when yarding downhill.

(2) Choker holes must be dug from the uphill side of the log when there is danger of the log rolling or moving.

(3) Chokers must be placed near the end of logs.

NOTE: Chokers may be placed in the middle of the log ("gut shot") if it will provide greater control when the turn is yarded or landed.

(4) Personnel must not stand on or near logs, root wads, or other objects which may be moved by the turn of logs.

(5) Before the go-ahead signal is given personnel must:

(a) Move to the side and behind all logs in the turn and be in the clear.

(b) Remain on their feet and face the turn.

(c) Stay in the clear until it is safe to return to the area where chokers are being set.

(6) When approaching or working around hang-ups, personnel must:

(a) Approach from above the hang-up.

(b) Be alert to the danger of logs rolling or sliding, siwashes, widow makers and danger trees.

(c) Workers must not ride on arches, reaches and turns of logs.

Or. Admin. Code § 437-007-0920

OSHA 5-2003, f. 6-2-03, cert. ef. 12-1-03

Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & ORS 656.726(4)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - ORS 654.295