1. (1) It is the responsibility of the employer who has actual control of the log or wood fiber unloading, handling or storage activities to develop, post and enforce yard rules.
2. (2) Unauthorized foot and vehicle traffic is prohibited in the log or wood fiber unloading, handling or storage areas.

3. (3) No person is permitted to approach the immediate vicinity of a log or wood fiber handling machine without:

   1. (a) Notifying the operator of the intention to approach the machine; and
   2. (b) Receiving an acknowledgment from the operator.

4. (4) No person may enter the area next to a loaded log truck unless:

   1. (a) They are protected by a barrier or log handling machine; or
   2. (b) The centers of all logs are below the top of the stakes; or
   3. (c) The load is secured with tight wrapper(s).
5. (5) Unauthorized persons must not operate vehicle(s), equipment or machines in log or wood fiber unloading, handling and storage areas.
6. (6) Before starting or moving any machine, the operator must determine that no personnel are in the path of the machine.
7. (7) All persons must be in the clear and plain view of the operator before the log or wood fiber unloading machine is moved.
8. (8) Logs must not be swung over ground personnel, occupied machinery, equipment or vehicles.
9. (9) The operator's attention must not be distracted from duties while engaged in operating a log-handling machine.
10. (10) Loads on forklift-type log handling machines must be transported as low as safely operable without obstructing visibility.
11. (11) Riding on any part of a log handling machine, other than the operator’s seat, is prohibited.

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