1. (1) Each log truck must carry at least five binders and five wrappers.

2. (2) Binders, chains, cables, synthetic materials, fasteners, wrappers, or other wrapper attachments must each have a minimum breaking strength of not less than 15,000 pounds. The following components meet the 15,000-pound requirement:

   1. (a) Chain of welded link construction:

      1. (A) 5/16-inch alloy steel chain; or
      2. (B) 3/8-inch high-test steel chain; or
   2. (b) 7/16-inch IPS wire rope of 6 x 19 or 6 x 37 construction.
3. (3) Binders must have the manufacturer's name and minimum breaking strength stamped on the binder.
4. (4) Wrappers used to secure loads must not be used for any other purpose.

5. (5) Wrappers must be removed from service when:

   1. (a) Wear has reduced the original chain link diameter by 15 percent.
   2. (b) Chain links are deformed, stretched or cracked.
   3. (c) Wire rope is frayed, stranded, knotted or otherwise defective.
   4. (d) Wire rope has 12 1/2 percent of the wires broken within the distance of one lay.

6. (6) Binders must be removed from service when:

   1. (a) Wear has reduced the original pin diameter by 15 percent.
   2. (b) The yoke is spread.
   3. (c) Handles are bent or broken.
   4. (d) Hooks are bent or broken.
   5. (e) Chain links are deformed, stretched or cracked.
   6. (f) Swivels are defective.
7. (7) Defective binders, tighteners or other securing devices on binder chain or cable must be removed from service.
8. (8) Tighteners and other means of securing or attaching binder chain or cable must be used only in the manner for which they were intended.
9. (9) Welding on binders is prohibited.
10. (10) Knots must not be tied in wrappers.
11. (11) Binders for securing wrapper chain must have hooks of the correct size and design for the chain.
12. (12) Extension handles (swedes) for tightening or securing binders must not be longer than 36 inches.
13. (13) Extension handles (swedes) used to tighten binders must be of the safety swede type.

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