Operation And Safety Requirements

01. General. Cable-assisted logging systems shall be operated, inspected and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and specifications. Inspections shall be documented in writing. (3-31-22) 02. Planning. All cable-assisted logging operations shall be planned by the operator and a competent person who has the knowledge, training or experience to identify existing and predictable hazards in the work site surroundings or working conditions, which could be hazardous to employees, and has been authorized by the employer or employer representative to eliminate the hazard or take corrective action therefrom. Items to consider during site-specific planning must include, but are not limited to, the following: (3-31-22) a. Experience of the operator; (3-31-22) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 24.39.80 – Minimum Safety Div. of Occupational & Professional Licenses Standards and Practices for Logging Section 703 Page 60 b. Limitations of the equipment; (3-31-22) c. Soil and terrain conditions; (3-31-22) d. Environmental conditions; (3-31-22) e. Poor visibility and lighting conditions; (3-31-22) f. Weather conditions; (3-31-22) g. Direction of travel; (3-31-22) h. Requirements for turning the machine on slopes; (3-31-22) i. Load sizes; (3-31-22) j. Method and adequacy of anchorage; and (3-31-22) k. Any other condition that may adversely affect operations. (3-31-22) 03. Operator Qualifications. Cable-assisted logging operators shall have documented training or adequate experience to safely operate the equipment on slopes. (3-31-22) 04. Unsafe Conditions. The employer shall establish and use procedures for operators to report unsafe conditions to a supervisor or qualified person. Such conditions must be corrected prior to resuming cable-assisted logging operations. Procedures shall also include steps to take in the event of equipment breakdown and for upset conditions. (3-31-22) 05. Warning Signs. Effective signage shall be affixed to all remotely operated equipment warning employees and others that lines and machines may start, stop, or move without warning. All employees working in close proximity of cable-assisted logging operations must receive training that enables them to recognize the potential hazards involved and to maintain safe distances. (3-31-22) 704. -- 999. (RESERVED)