Or. Admin. Code § 437-007-0500 - Roads

(1) Haul roads must be of sufficient width and evenness for safe operation of vehicles and machines.

(2) Haul roads and bridges must be constructed and maintained to accommodate the safe movement of vehicles and machines.

(3) Vehicles and machines must not be moved on any access roadway or grade that will not accommodate the safe movement of vehicles and machines.

(4) When haul road grades exceed 20 percent slope:

(a) The vehicle or machine must be approved by the manufacturer for operation on the steeper grades.

(b) Additional precautions must be taken, such as assisting or snubbing the vehicle or machine down the slope.

(5) Deep holes, large rocks, logs, or other dangerous surface defects on roads must be corrected before starting logging operations.

(6) On those portions of roads under the direct control of the employer:

(a) All danger trees that can fall or slide onto roadways must be felled.

(b) Loose rocks, stumps and other materials which present a hazard must be secured or cleared from banks.

(7) Root wads, logs, and other unstable debris must not be placed against standing timber in a manner that creates a hazard for timber falling, logging operations or other forest activities.

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Or. Admin. Code § 437-007-0500

OSHA 5-2003, f. 6-2-03, cert. ef. 12-1-03

Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & ORS 656.726(4)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - ORS 654.295