OAR 437-004-1750
Helicopters


(1)

Scope. This applies to the use of helicopters to harvest ornamental trees.

(2)

Briefing. You must hold a briefing before each day’s work that covers the safety and communication procedures for the pilot and ground personnel.

(3)

Flight path. There must be an established flight path from the pick up point. All employees in the area must know this path before lifting the first load from a new job site or when there is a change in procedures.

(4)

Area under the flight path. Equipment or employees must not occupy the area under the flight path during helicopter flight.

(5)

Drop zone — where. A pilot and responsible supervisor must establish the location of the drop zone, decking areas, loading areas, and designated safety zones, taking into consideration current operating conditions. Notify all workers on the landing when a change in operating procedures is necessary.

(6)

Drop zone — how big. The landing drop zone must be large enough to handle all incoming bundles of trees without crowding the landing crew.

(7)

Under the load of helicopter. Workers must never be under the load or the helicopter except one person to hook up or unhook the load. Workers may approach the load to pull the rigging only after the helicopter leaves the area above the landing.

(8)

Landing. Landings must have minimal slope for drainage in the drop zone and decking area to prevent bundles from rolling.

(9)

Approach. The approach to the landing must be as clear as possible.

(10)

Loads. Loads must be properly slung. Tag lines must be short enough to prevent their being drawn up into the rotors. On freely suspended loads, you must use pressed sleeves, swedged eyes or equivalent means to prevent hand splices from spinning open or cable clamps from loosening.

(11)

Electric cargo hooks. All electrically operated cargo hooks must have an electrical activating device that prevents inadvertent operation. They must also have an emergency mechanical control for releasing the load. A competent person must test the hooks before each day’s operation to assure that the release functions properly, both electrically and mechanically.

(12)

Hardhats. Workers must wear hardhats secured with chin straps, eye protection and other personal protective equipment when in the load receiving area.
NOTE: See Division 4/I for specific requirements about Personal Protective Equipment.

(13)

Clothing. Workers must not wear loose-fitting clothing that could flap in rotor downwash and snag on the hoist line.

(14)

Flying objects. Take all necessary precautions to protect employees from flying objects in the rotor downwash. Secure or remove all loose gear within 100 feet of the pickup or landing area.

(15)

Hook approach. There must be a safe way for employees to reach the hoist line hook and engage or disengage cargo slings.

(16)

Rubber gloves. Workers must wear rubber gloves when handling suspended lines or they must use a grounding device to discharge static charges before touching the load.

(17)

Weight limit. The weight of lifted loads must not exceed the helicopter manufacturer’s rating.

(18)

Limited visibility. The employer must ensure that when there is limited visibility because of dust or other conditions workers use special caution to keep clear of main and stabilizing rotors. The employer must also take precautions to eliminate, as far as practical, the dust or other conditions reducing visibility.

(19)

Signal systems. The employer must instruct the aircrew and ground personnel on the signal systems in use and must review the system with the employees before flight operations begin. This applies to both radio and hand signal systems.

(20)

Approach limit. Do not allow workers to approach within 50 feet of the helicopter when the rotor blades are turning, unless work duties require their presence in that area.

(21)

Stay in view. Require employees who must approach the helicopter when blades are rotating to approach or leave in full view of the pilot and stay in a crouched position. Do not allow workers to be in the area from the cockpit or cabin rearward while blades are rotating.

(22)

Communication. There must be constant reliable communication between the pilot and a designated member of the ground crew in the pickup and landing area. The designated member must be clearly distinguishable from other ground personnel.

(23)

Fire. There must be no open fires where they could be spread by the rotor downwash.

(24)

Fueling. Helicopter fueling areas must be separate from all other operations.

(a)

Refueling of any type helicopter with aviation gasoline or Jet B (Turbine) type fuel must never be allowed while the engine is running.

(b)

Refuel helicopters that use Jet A (turbine kerosene) type fuel with engines running only if these criteria are met:

(A)

No unauthorized employees are within fifty (50) feet of the operation or equipment; and

(B)

Fire extinguishers are available and have a combined rating of at least 16A:160BC.

(c)

Train employees in the refueling operation and the use of the available fire extinguishing equipment.

(d)

There must be no smoking, open flames, exposed flame heaters, flare pots or open flame lights within fifty (50) feet of the fueling area or fueling equipment. The fueling area must be posted with “NO SMOKING” signs.
EXCEPTION: Aircraft pre-heaters are exempt. However, do not fuel while the heaters are in operation.

(e)

Before refueling, ground the fueling equipment and the helicopter and electrically bond the fueling nozzle to the helicopter. Using conductive hose does not accomplish this bonding. All grounding and bonding connections must be electrically and mechanically firm to clean unpainted metal parts.

(f)

Pump fuel only by hand or power, do not pour or use gravity flow. Nozzles must be self-closing or have deadman controls and must not be blocked open. Do not drag nozzles on the ground.

(g)

In case of a spill, immediately stop fueling until the person in charge determines that it is safe to resume the operation.
437–004–0001
Application
437–004–0002
Scope
437–004–0003
Exclusive Coverage
437–004–0005
Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records
437–004–0099
General Standards
437–004–0100
Universal Definitions
437–004–0150
Standards Organizations
437–004–0240
Safety Orientation for Seasonal Workers
437–004–0251
Safety Committees and Safety Meetings
437–004–0310
Working Surfaces
437–004–0320
Guarding Floor and Wall Openings and Holes
437–004–0330
Fixed Industrial Stairs
437–004–0340
Portable Ladders
437–004–0350
Orchard Ladders
437–004–0360
Fixed Ladders
437–004–0370
Scaffolding
437–004–0380
Manually Propelled Mobile Ladder Stands and Scaffolds (Towers)
437–004–0390
Other Working Surfaces
437–004–0405
Exits and Emergency Action Plan
437–004–0450
Emergency Action Plan
437–004–0570
Manlifts
437–004–0610
Ventilation
437–004–0630
Noise Exposure
437–004–0650
Ionizing Radiation
437–004–0710
Compressed Gases
437–004–0715
Acetylene
437–004–0716
Oxygen
437–004–0717
Hydrogen
437–004–0720
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
437–004–0725
Spray Finishing
437–004–0770
Explosives and Blasting Agents
437–004–0780
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases
437–004–0790
Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas or Natural Gas in Fields and Orchards
437–004–0800
Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia
437–004–0950
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
437–004–1005
General Requirements for Protective Equipment
437–004–1020
Personal Fall Protection
437–004–1030
Work Clothing
437–004–1035
Eye and Face Protection
437–004–1041
Respiratory Protection
437–004–1050
Head Protection
437–004–1060
Hand, Foot, and Extremity Protection
437–004–1070
Working Underway on Water
437–004–1075
Working Over or In Water
437–004–1105
Sanitation
437–004–1110
Field Sanitation for Hand Labor Work
437–004–1115
COVID-19 Workplace Requirements for Employer-Provided Labor Housing
437–004–1120
Agricultural Labor Housing and Related Facilities
437–004–1140
Lighting
437–004–1150
Safety Colors for Marking Physical Hazards
437–004–1180
Accident Prevention Signs
437–004–1250
Confined and Hazardous Spaces
437–004–1260
Manure Lagoons, Storage Ponds, Vats, Pits and Separators
437–004–1275
The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
437–004–1305
Medical Services and First Aid
437–004–1430
Sources of Fire
437–004–1440
Required Postings
437–004–1450
Extinguishers
437–004–1460
Fire Prevention Plan
437–004–1470
Employee Equipment and Training
437–004–1505
Air Receivers and Pressure Systems
437–004–1525
Boilers and Steam Systems
437–004–1610
General Requirements
437–004–1630
Conveyors
437–004–1670
Automotive Hoists
437–004–1680
Storage of Hazardous Chemicals
437–004–1700
Forklifts and Other Powered Industrial Trucks
437–004–1750
Helicopters
437–004–1805
Rope, Chain, Rigging, and Hoists
437–004–1825
Tackle and Hoisting Equipment
437–004–1910
General Equipment Guarding
437–004–1940
Farm Field Equipment
437–004–1970
Farmstead Equipment
437–004–2000
Powered Saws
437–004–2100
Grinders
437–004–2220
General Requirements — Small Tools
437–004–2230
Guarding and Operation of Portable Powered Tools
437–004–2240
Power Lawnmowers
437–004–2260
Other Portable Tools and Equipment
437–004–2310
General Requirements
437–004–2350
Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting
437–004–2400
Arc Welding and Cutting
437–004–2810
General Requirements
437–004–2850
Temporary Lighting and Wiring
437–004–2860
Flexible Cable and Extension Cords
437–004–2870
Attachment Plugs and Receptacles
437–004–2880
Cord and Plug-Connected Equipment
437–004–2900
Grounding and Bonding
437–004–2950
Switches and Circuit Breakers
437–004–3000
Identification and Load Ratings
437–004–3050
Work Near Overhead Lines
437–004–3075
Agricultural Buildings with Special Hazards
437–004–3100
Excavation
437–004–3410
Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Vehicles
437–004–3420
Working from Vehicles and Vehicle Loads
437–004–3430
Training for Agriculture Tractor Operators
437–004–3460
Industrial Vehicles
437–004–3480
Bridges, Roads and Ramps
437–004–3550
Servicing Multi Piece and Single Piece Rim Wheels
437–004–3600
Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS) for Tractors in Agriculture
437–004–3650
Roll-Over Protective Structures — Industrial Vehicles
437–004–3660
Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms
437–004–6000
Adoption by Reference of Federal Standard
437–004–6001
Expiration and Implementation Dates
437–004–6401
Effective dates for worker training programs in Oregon
437–004–6405
Restrictions Associated With Outdoor Production Pesticide Applications
437–004–6406
Pesticide Spray Drift and Innovative Methods
437–004–6501
Handler training programs in Oregon
437–004–6502
Oregon requirements for Worker Protection Standard trainers of handlers who qualify using train-the-trainer programs
437–004–6508
Respiratory Protection
437–004–6509
Emergency eye-washes and eye flushing supplies
437–004–9000
Oregon Rules for Air Contaminants
437–004–9010
Fumigated Areas.
437–004–9050
Asbestos
437–004–9090
13 Carcinogens
437–004–9600
Lead
437–004–9620
Cadmium
437–004–9626
Chromium (VI)
437–004–9640
Benzene
437–004–9650
Bloodborne Pathogens
437–004–9710
Acrylonitrile
437–004–9720
Thiram
437–004–9740
Ethylene Oxide
437–004–9760
Formaldehyde
437–004–9780
Methylendianiline
437–004–9800
Hazard Communication Standard for Agricultural Employers
437–004–9830
Retention of Department of Transportation (DOT) Markings, Placards and Labels
437–004–9850
Pipe Labelling
437–004–9860
Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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