Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.39.80.551 - SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
01.
Log
Dumps, Landings, Log Handling Equipment, Loading, and Unloading.
(3-31-22)
a. Only authorized persons shall
operate log handling equipment. Machine operators shall be capable and
experienced personnel. No persons other than the operator may be in the
operator's compartment while machinery is operating, except for purposes of
operating instructions. Unnecessary talking to the operator of log handling
equipment while the machine is in operation is prohibited. (3-31-22)
b. Machine operators shall make necessary
inspection of machines each day before starting work. All repairs or
adjustments shall be made before any strain or load is placed upon the
equipment. (3-31-22)
c. Substantial
barriers or bulkheads protecting the operator shall be provided for all log
handling machines where the design, location, or use of such machines exposes
the operator to material or loads being handled. Such barriers or bulkheads
shall be of adequate area and capable of withstanding impact of materials
handled. (3-31-22)
d. A safe and
adequate means of access to, and egress from, the operator's station shall be
provided. Necessary ladders, steps, step plates, foot plates, running boards,
walkways, grab irons, handrails, etc., shall be provided and maintained.
(3-31-22)
e. All moving parts shall
be guarded in an approved manner to afford complete protection to the operator
and other workers. (3-31-22)
f.
Throttles and all power controls shall be maintained in good operating
condition. (3-31-22)
g. Landings
shall be prepared and arranged to provide maximum safety for all employees and
shall provide ample space for the safe movement of equipment and storage and
handling of logs. (3-31-22)
h.
Adequate means shall be used to prevent logs from rolling into the road or
against trucks. Workers shall be sure that logs are securely landed before
approaching them. While unhooking chokers, workers shall choose the safest
approach. This is usually from the upper side of the log. (3-31-22)
i. Logs shall not be landed at loading areas
until all workers, tractors, trucks, or equipment are in the clear. All persons
shall stay in the clear of running lines, moving rigging, and loads until
rigging or loads have stopped. (3-31-22)
j. The loading machine shall be set so that
the operator shall have an unobstructed view of the loading area, or a
signalman shall be properly placed and his signal shall be followed. Signaling
the operator shall be done by standard hand signals, whistles, or other
positive means of communication. (3-31-22)
k. Machines, sleds, or bases shall be of
sufficient strength to safely withstand moving, and machines shall be securely
anchored to their bases. (3-31-22)
l. Mufflers shall be installed on all
internal combustion engines of log handling equipment and located or guarded in
such a manner as to prevent accidental contact with the muffler or exhaust
pipes and afford protection from fumes. (3-31-22)
m. Brakes shall be installed on all machine
drums and maintained in effective working condition. (3-31-22)
n. Brake levers shall be provided with a
ratchet or other equally effective means for securely holding the drum.
(3-31-22)
o. Brake bands shall have
a safety factor of five (5) times the stress to be imposed and they shall be of
a design which will render them impervious to exposure. Operators shall test
brakes before lifting any load at the start of each shift. (3-31-22)
p. In no case shall stresses in excess of the
manufacturer's recommendation be permitted. Equipment not carrying a
manufacturer's recommendation shall not exceed stresses of more than one half
of the yield strength of the material used. Conversion of cranes, shovels,
etc., into yarders shall be in conformity with these rules. Necessary guylines
or outriggers shall be provided and used to effectively prevent mast, A-frames,
etc., from tipping or overturning. (3-31-22)
q. The manufacturer's recommendations for
line sizes, if in compliance with these rules, shall be followed and such line
sizes shall not exceed the rated capacity of the machine using it.
(3-31-22)
r. Fork lifts or arms,
tongs, clams or grapples shall be lowered to their lowest position and all
equipment brakes set before the operator leaves the machine.
(3-31-22)
s. Log unloaders shall
not be moved about the premises for distances greater than absolutely necessary
with the lift extended or with the loads higher than necessary for clear
vision. (3-31-22)
t. All log
handling machines which have lift arms that create a shear point with the
driver's cab or position shall be provided sheer guards that will eliminate the
operator's exposure to such hazard. Grapple arms or other positive means of
keeping logs on the forks shall be required on fork lift-type loading machines.
(3-31-22)
u. All workers shall be
in the clear and in view of the machine operator before a lift is made.
(3-31-22)
v. All mobile log
handling machines shall be equipped with rearview mirrors, a horn or other
audible warning device, and lights front and rear so as to illuminate the
entire length of the load being lifted or carried. An automatic warning device
that will activate when the vehicle is moved is preferable in areas where other
workers are employed. (3-31-22)
w.
Logs or loads shall not be swung over occupied equipment or workers and no
person shall ride the load or rigging. (3-31-22)
x. While logs are being loaded, no person
shall remain on the chain deck or behind the truck cab protector where they
could be pinned between the end of a log and cab, tank, or cab protector. Cab
protectors shall be cleaned of all loose gear before trucks are moved from the
landing. (3-31-22)
y. An unimpaired
clearance of not less than three (3) feet shall be maintained from swinging or
moving parts of machines, where such swinging or moving parts create a hazard
to personnel. If this clearance cannot be maintained, suitable barricades or
safeguards shall be installed to isolate the hazardous area.
(3-31-22)
z. A-frames, towers,
masts, etc., shall be designed and constructed to provide adequate structural
strength and height for positive control of materials or loads lifted. When in
use, they shall be guyed or braced to provide stability and prevent tipping.
Their bases shall be secured against possible displacement. (3-31-22)
aa. All log handling equipment shall be
equipped with brakes capable of holding and controlling the vehicle with
capacity load. (3-31-22)
bb. A
limit stop which will prevent the lift arms from over-traveling shall be
installed on all electric powered log unloaders. (3-31-22)
cc. Gas powered vehicles shall not be
refueled while motor is running nor in the vicinity of smoking or open flames.
(3-31-22)
dd. All log handling
equipment shall be equipped with approved fire extinguisher of at least five
(5) B.C. rating easily accessible to operator. (3-31-22)
ee. Methods of unloading logs shall be
properly arranged and used in a manner to provide protection to all employees.
(3-31-22)
ff. After cars or trucks
are spotted at such dump or landing, no person will be permitted to pass
between a brow log and a truck or rail car. (3-31-22)
gg. Where there is danger of tongs or hooks
pulling out of the logs, straps shall be used. (3-31-22)
hh. All equipment should be so positioned,
equipped, or protected so that no part shall be capable of coming within ten
(10) feet of any power line. (3-31-22)
ii. Bunk logs shall extend not less than
twelve (12) inches beyond the bunks, with the exception of non-oscillating
bunks. (3-31-22)
jj. The method of
loading shall be such that the logs in any tier or layer unsecured by stakes or
cheese blocks shall have their centers inside of the centers of the outer logs
of the next lower tier or layer so that the load is stable without the aid of
binders. Logs shall be well saddled without crowding so that there will be no
excessive strain on the binders, bunk chains, or stakes. No more than one half
(1/2) of any log shall extend above the stakes unless properly and securely
saddled. (3-31-22)
kk. Binders shall
be so placed that they will not be fouled by the unloading machine and that
they may be released from the side on which the unloader operates. Proper
protection shall be provided for workers while removing wrappers.
(3-31-22)
ll. Truck drivers shall be
in the clear and in view of the log unloader operator before forks are moved
into the load or against it, before a lift is made. All persons are prohibited
from standing under, or near, the ends of logs being lifted or moved.
(3-31-22)
mm. Loads or logs shall
not be moved or shifted while binders are being applied or adjusted.
NOTE: For logs in transit see Section 501 of these rules "Log Truck Transportation." (3-31-22)
nn. All log dumps, trailer loading areas, and
landings shall be kept reasonably free from bark and other debris.
(3-31-22)
oo. Logs in storage decks
shall be so arranged as to prevent logs from rolling off the face of the deck.
(3-31-22)
pp. All log load wrappers
shall be arranged so that they must be released in view of the unloader
operator or signal person. When binders are released by remote control devices
and when the person releasing the binders is in a safe location, and when in
view of the unloading operators, or signal person, the binders may be released
from either side. After the unloading machine is in position to hold the load,
the binders shall be removed and the person removing them shall be in a safe
location in view of the operator. The operator will be given a signal by the
person releasing the binders before the machine or load is moved.
(3-31-22)
02.
Trailer Loading Hoist/Sawmill Log Dump. (3-31-22)
a. The hoist shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, so as to provide
safe loading or unloading of the trailer. (3-31-22)
b. The hoist shall be equipped with a
limiting device to maintain safe take-up limits of line on the hoisting drum.
(3-31-22)
c. Regular service and
inspection of the hoist and hoisting equipment shall be made to assure reliable
serviceability of the facility. (3-31-22)
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