1. (1) All vehicles (except those that were not originally equipped with seat belts) designed or used primarily to transport personnel or material over private or public roads must have seat belts.

2. (2) For each vehicle equipped with a seat belt(s), the employer must:

   1. (a) Require all personnel to use seat belts when the vehicle is being operated.
   2. (b) Require all personnel to tightly fasten seat belts when the vehicle is being operated.
   3. (c) Maintain each seat belt in a serviceable condition.
   4. (d) Replace each seat belt which has been removed from any vehicle that was equipped with seat belts at the time of manufacture.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(4)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 654.001 - 654.295

History

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