General Requirements

IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 24.39.80 – Minimum Safety Div. of Occupational & Professional Licenses Standards and Practices for Logging Section 402 Page 31 01. Driver Protection Guard. (3-31-22) a. A substantial metal guard for the protection of the driver shall be installed on every piece of equipment, where exposed to overhead hazards. (3-31-22) b. This guard shall be strongly constructed to afford adequate protection for the driver against overhead hazards. (3-31-22) c. This guard shall be of sufficient width and height so that it will not impair the movements of the driver or prevent his immediate escape from the equipment in emergencies. (3-31-22) d. This guard shall be of open construction to allow the driver all the visibility possible. (3-31-22) 02. Canopy Framework. (3-31-22) a. The canopy framework shall be consistent with the Society of Automotive Engineers SAE J1040 April 1988 “Performance Criteria for Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry, and Mining Machines.” (7-1-25)