1910.266(d)(7) and (h)(5)...
(d)(7) "Signaling and signal equipment."
(d)(7)(i) Hand signals or audible contact, such as but not limited to, whistles, horns,
or radios, shall be utilized whenever noise, distance, restricted visibility, or other
factors prevent clear understanding of normal voice communications between employees.
(d)(7)(ii) Engine noise, such as from a chain saw, is not an acceptable means of
signaling. Other locally and regionally recognized signals may be used.
(d)(7)(iii) Only a designated person shall give signals, except in an emergency.
(h)(5) "Yarding."
(h)(5)(i) No log shall be moved until each employee is in the clear.
(h)(5)(ii) Each choker shall be hooked and unhooked from the uphill side or end of the
log, unless the employer demonstrates that is it not feasible in the particular situation
to hook or unhook the choker from the uphill side. Where the choker is hooked or unhooked
from the downhill side or end of the log, the log shall be securely chocked to prevent
rolling, sliding or swinging.
(h)(5)(iii) Each choker shall be positioned near the end of the log or tree length.
(h)(5)(iv) Each machine shall be positioned during winching so the machine and winch
are operated within their design limits.
(h)(5)(v) No yarding line shall be moved unless the yarding machine operator has
clearly received and understood the signal to do so. When in doubt, the yarding machine
operator shall repeat the signal and wait for a confirming signal before moving any line.
(h)(5)(vi) No load shall exceed the rated capacity of the pallet, trailer, or other
carrier.
(h)(5)(vii) Towed equipment, such as but not limited to, skid pans, pallets, arches,
and trailers, shall be attached to each machine or vehicle in such a manner as to allow a
full 90 degree turn; to prevent overrunning of the towing machine or vehicle; and to
assure that the operator is always in control of the towed equipment.
(h)(5)(viii) The yarding machine or vehicle, including its load, shall be operated with
safe clearance from all obstructions that may create a hazard for an employee.
(h)(5)(ix) Each yarded tree shall be placed in a location that does not create a hazard
for an employee and an orderly manner so that the trees are stable before bucking or
limbing is commenced.
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