1. (1) The employer and/or their authorized representative must take into account the physical capability of each employee to safely perform assigned tasks:

   1. (a) Prior to job assignment; and
   2. (b) While the employee performs those tasks.

2. (2) Personnel performing wildland fire suppression or prescribed fire activities except as provided for in OAR 437-007-1315(1) and (2), must:

   1. (a) Work in teams of two or more; and

   2. (b) Be positioned so they are close enough to render assistance to one another in case of an emergency.

      NOTE: This rule does not prohibit the ignition and monitoring of burn piles and landings by one employee when a competent person has determined that conditions are such that the fire(s) will not spread beyond the fuels intended to be burned.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(4)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 654.001 - 654.295

History

OSHA 2-2005, f. 5-27-05, cert. ef. 6-1-05