R 408.15150 Vehicles

Rule 5150. (1) An employer shall assure that each vehicle used to perform any logging operation, including any vehicle provided by an employee, is maintained in serviceable condition. (2) An employer shall assure that each vehicle used to perform any logging operation is inspected before initial use during each work shift. Vehicle defects or damage shall be repaired or the unserviceable vehicle shall be replaced before work is commenced. (3) The employer shall assure that operating and maintenance instructions are available in each vehicle. Each vehicle operator and maintenance employee shall comply with the operating and maintenance instructions. (4) The employer shall assure that each vehicle operator has a valid operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated. (5) Mounting steps and handholds shall be provided for each vehicle when necessary to prevent an employee from being injured when entering or leaving the vehicle. (6) The seats of each vehicle shall be securely fastened. (7) The rated capacity of a machine shall not be exceeded. (8) The requirements of R 408.15148 (2) and (4)(a), (b), and (h) and R 408.15149 (7), (8), and (9) shall also apply to each vehicle used to transport an employee off public roads or to perform a logging operation, including a vehicle provided by an employee. FELLING, LIMBING, BUCKING, AND SKIDDING