Signaling

IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 24.39.80 – Minimum Safety Div. of Occupational & Professional Licenses Standards and Practices for Logging Section 153 Page 16 01. One Worker to Give Signals. (3-31-22) a. The Worker sending drag shall be the only one to give signals. (3-31-22) b. Any person is authorized to give a stop signal when a worker is in danger or other emergency conditions are apparent. (3-31-22) 02. Signal Must Be Clear and Distinct. (3-31-22) a. Machine operators shall not move any line unless the signal received is clear and distinct. (3-31-22) b. If in doubt the operator shall repeat the signal as understood and wait for confirmation. (3-31-22) 03. Hand Signal Use Restricted. (3-31-22) a. Hand signals are permitted only when in plain sight of the operator. (3-31-22) b. Hand signals may be used at any time as an emergency stop signal. (3-31-22) 04. Persons in Clear Before Signal Given. All persons shall be in the clear before a signal is given to move logs or turns. (3-31-22) 05. Throwing Material Prohibited. Throwing of any type of material as a signal is prohibited. (3-31-22) 06. Audible Signaling to Be Installed and Used. A whistle, horn or other audible signaling device, clearly audible to all persons in the affected area, shall be installed and used on all machines operating as yarders. (3-31-22) 07. Audible Signaling Device at the Machine to Be Activated. When radio or other means of signal transmission is used, an audible signal must be activated at the machine. (3-31-22)