1. (1) When machines used for fire trail construction or fire fighting are operated on slopes in excess of the limitations for machine operation as defined in OAR 437-007-0935(1) and (2), a competent person must ensure that measures are taken to provide stability such as:

   1. (a) Using the blade; or
   2. (b) Tying to stumps, anchors, or other machines; or
   3. (c) Using materials to limit the slope under the machine; or
   4. (d) Limiting the operating range of movement and/or the machine loading to maintain stability.

2. (2) The machine operator and a competent person must agree how to safely operate on all steep slopes taking into consideration the:

   1. (a) Experience of the operator.
   2. (b) Limitations of the machine.
   3. (c) The soil conditions.
   4. (d) Direction of travel (traveling straight up and down the slope).
   5. (e) Hazards of turning the machine on the slope.
   6. (f) Weather.
   7. (g) Load size.
   8. (h) Any other adverse condition(s).

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