Personnel performing wildland fire suppression or prescribed fire activities must wear:

1. (1) Pants and a long-sleeved shirt made of cotton, wool, denim or other fire resistant materials.

   NOTE: The employer is not required to provide the clothing listed in OAR 437-007-1320(1).

   1. (a) Clothing made from common permanent-press materials or synthetic fibers that melt when exposed to flame or heat must not be worn.
   2. (b) When special protective clothing made of aramid or other fire resistant materials is required by the employer, the employer must provide it at no cost to the personnel.

2. (2) Footwear that:

   1. (a) Covers and provides protection and support for the foot and ankle, such as heavy duty leather lace-up boots with an 8-inch high top.

   2. (b) Provides for secure footing and traction for the assigned task.

      NOTE: Caulked boots, in accordance with the requirement of OAR 437-007-0330, may be required for some fire suppression or prescribed fire duties.

   3. (c) Is fire and melt resistant.

   4. (d) Is made of or covered with chain saw cut resistant material when operating a chain saw.

      NOTE: The employer is not required to provide the minimum basic footwear listed in OAR 437-007-1320(2).

3. (3) Head protection in accordance with the requirement of OAR 437-007-0305(1) and (2). When wearing hard hats around helicopters, the hats must be secured by a chin strap.

   NOTE: To reduce the possibility of blowing objects when working around helicopters, hard hats need not be worn when a competent person has determined there is no danger from falling or flying objects.

4. (4) Upper body cover and/or hard hats of a high-visibility color in accordance with the requirement of OAR 437-007-0310.
5. (5) Eye and face protection in accordance with the requirements of OAR 437-007-0315.
6. (6) Hand protection in accordance with the requirements of OAR 437-007-0320(1) and (2).
7. (7) Leg protection in accordance with the requirements of OAR 437-007-0325 when operating chain saws.
8. (8) Hearing protection in accordance with the requirements of OAR 437-007-0335.

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