- (1) The reaches of unloaded trailers being towed must have and use a 1-inch pin near the end or an equally effective means to prevent pulling or stripping through the tunnel.
- (2) Reach locks or tighteners must be the type that securely locks the reach in the tunnel.
- (3) A reach smaller than the largest size usable in the tunnel must not be used.
- (4) Trailer reach tunnels must not be altered to accommodate a smaller reach.
- (5) A grab iron or an adequate handhold must be on both sides near the coupling end of trailer reaches and be in good repair.
- (6) Inspect the entire length of extendable reaches monthly, including the portion that is normally in the tunnel.
- (7) Bent, defective, cracked or excessively worn reaches must be removed from service.
- (8) Reaches must not be welded without approval from the manufacturer.
- (9) Pup trailer drawbar eyes must not be build up or rings inserted.
- (10) Eyes in compensating reaches must have insert rings secured to the eyes by welding.
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