Or. Admin. Code § 437-007-1510

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

Section 437-007-1510 - Climbing Procedures General Requirements

(1) Before climbing a tree, assess the tree and immediate area for any potential hazards that could affect the climbing activity.

(2) When stopping to rest or work, the climber must be secured to the tree.

(3) When using a knot to adjust the length of a cable core lanyard, use a "cats paw" (Becket Hitch), friction hitch or mechanical friction device attached to a compatible size eye splice or D-ring of a climbing belt, saddle or harness.

(4) Don't use climbing belts by themselves for rappels, ascender use, or friction hitch climbing.

(5) While climbing operations are active, personnel on the ground must be positioned where they will not be struck by falling objects.

(6) When it is necessary for ground personnel to work directly below the climber, the climber must not be engaged in any activity where tools, rigging or other objects could be dropped or dislodged from the tree.

(7) The climber must give warning when any equipment or material is in danger of dropping, or is to be dropped deliberately.

Or. Admin. Code § 437-007-1510

OSHA 3-2008, f. 3-7-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08

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

Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - 654.295