Or. Admin. Code § 437-004-3480 - Bridges, Roads and Ramps

(1) Application. This applies to bridges, roads and ramps on agricultural places of employment.

(2) Roads.

(a) Roads must be wide enough to allow safe operation of equipment.

(b) Low clearance areas that could present a hazard must have warning signs.

(c) Do not drive vehicles on or over broken planking, deep holes, large rocks, logs or other dangerous surface defects.

(d) Remove obstructions to clear view at intersections or sharp curves or take precautions to relieve the hazards.

(3) Bridges, runways and ramps.

(a) Bridges, runways or ramps and loading docks must be built to safely support any anticipated load. Ramp surfaces must have a material that minimizes the danger of skidding. Structural members must be sound and free of decay or deterioration that could reduce safety.

(b) Bridges and culverts must be wide enough to allow safe operation of equipment.

(c) The road surface of bridges and culverts must be safe, free of holes, broken planking, and sloughing, caving, or slipping fill materials or approaches.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 437-004-3480

OSHA 4-1998, f. 8-28-98, cert. ef. 10-1-98

Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & ORS 656.726(3)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - ORS 654.295