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)