Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.39.80.451 - SKIDDING AND YARDING

01. General Requirements. (3-31-22)

a. All personnel shall wear approved head protection and proper clothing at all times in skidding and yarding. (3-31-22)

b. Getting on or off moving equipment is strictly prohibited. (3-31-22)

c. Equipment operators shall move rigging only upon the signal of an authorized person. (3-31-22)

d. Workers shall at all times watch for and protect themselves and their fellow workers from side winders, rolling logs, up ending logs, snags, and other hazards caused by the movement of equipment, logs and/or lines. (3-31-22)

e. Chokers should be placed near, but not closer than two (2) feet, from the ends of logs if possible. (3-31-22)

f. Choker holes shall be dug from the uphill side of a log if there is any danger of its rolling. (3-31-22)

g. Knots shall not be used to connect separate lengths of chain or cable. (3-31-22)

h. Chaser (hooker) shall not unhook logs (trees) until rigging has stopped and the equipment operator is aware of his location. (3-31-22)

i. Riding on drag or logs or any part of equipment used in skidding and yarding except in the area of the driver's seat is prohibited. (3-31-22)

j. A tool handle, stick, iron bar, or similar object shall be used in guiding lines onto drums. Guiding lines with hands is prohibited. (3-31-22)

k. Make sure all personnel are in the clear before skidding turn, drag, log, or tree into landing. (3-31-22)

l. All personnel shall keep out of the bight of line and clear of running lines. (3-31-22)

m. Logs shall not be swung over personnel. (3-31-22)

n. Knot bumping should be done before a log is loaded. (3-31-22)

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Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.39.80.451