Or. Admin. R. 437-007-1105

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Section 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-packed material.

(b) Of sufficient width and evenness to provide for safe operation of vehicles and mobile machinery.

(2) Log or wood fiber handling operations must be arranged so that ground personnel, buildings, machines and vehicles are not exposed to the hazards associated with the movement of logs and log handling machines.

(3) A clear space, free of obstructions, not less than 10 feet wide must be maintained the length of and parallel to the log or wood fiber load on the side opposite the unloader.

(4) Roadways and traffic lanes must be kept clear of protruding log ends and debris.

(5) Log or wood fiber unloading, handling and storage areas must be maintained in a condition which is conducive to safe operation of mobile equipment.

(6) Logs or wood fiber in decks or piles must be placed in a orderly manner which will eliminate as far as possible the hazards from rolling or shifting logs.

(7) Do not allow bark, chunks, mud and other debris to accumulate enough to become a hazard.

(8) The employer must implement an effective method to control dust at log unloading, handling and storage areas.

(9) All forklift-type log handling machines must be equipped with a grapple system and the arms must be closed whenever logs or wood fiber are being carried.

Or. Admin. R. 437-007-1105

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