1. (1) Vehicle operators must be knowledgeable of the manufacturer's recommendations for operation, maintenance, safe work practices, and operating procedures.
2. (2) Vehicles must be started and operated only by trained and authorized personnel.
3. (3) Vehicles must not be moved until all personnel, other vehicles and machines are in the clear.
4. (4) Vehicles must not be driven or backed up to anyone standing in between the vehicle and a stationary object.
5. (5) When vehicle operators do not have a clear view of the surface being traveled, they must be guided by a signal person.

6. (6) Any operator who has an obstructed view to the rear of a vehicle must sound an audible warning, that can be heard over the surrounding noise, before backing up unless the:

   1. (a) Vehicle is backed up only when an observer signals the driver that it is safe to do so; or
   2. (b) Operator verifies that nobody is behind the vehicle.

7. (7) When vehicles are parked, the parking brakes must be set before the operator leaves the operator’s station.

   NOTE: When it is not feasible to apply or release parking brakes because of freezing conditions, chocking or blocking of the wheels or using other precautions is permissible.

8. (8) Vehicles must not be loaded beyond the designed capacity.
9. (9) Vehicle loads must be stable, well-balanced and secured.

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