OAR 437-007-0910
Landing Logs
(1)
Logs must not be landed until all personnel, trucks, machines, or vehicles are in the clear.(2)
After a turn is landed, all rigging must be completely stopped and logs must be stable before:(a)
Being approached by personnel.(b)
Chokers are unhooked.(3)
When chokers are manually unhooked, the yarder operator must receive a signal from the chaser before any lines are moved.(4)
Logs must not be permitted to accumulate in the landing chute to the point where they become a hazard.(5)
When yarding uphill, the landing chute must be cleared of logs before the next turn of logs is landed unless:(a)
The logs are fully contained in the landing chute; or(b)
There is no possibility that personnel working below the landing may be struck by sliding or rolling logs or materials coming off the landing.(6)
Logs must not be disturbed or moved from the chute when personnel working below could be struck by logs, chunks or other material sliding or rolling off the landing.(7)
The following apply when logs are landed. When the landing slope is:(a)
Twenty percent or less, logs may be landed and decked in the chute provided the logs can be left in a stable position.(b)
More than 20 percent, decking is not permitted in the chute if:(A)
A chaser is required to unhook the rigging from the logs.(B)
Personnel are working below the landing chute.
Source:
Rule 437-007-0910 — Landing Logs, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=437-007-0910
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