Text from
the OSHA Logging Compliance Directive, CPL 2-1.19J. General
Inspection Procedures.
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10. Chain Saws.
a.) The CSHO shall determine whether each chain saw placed into initial service after
the effective date, including chain saws provided by employees, are equipped
with a chain brake and otherwise meet the requirements of the ANSI B175.1-1991
"Safety Requirements for Gasoline Powered Chain Saws." Compliance with the ANSI
Standard can be verified by the presence of the manufacturer's label and the UL label on
the chain saw.
b.) The CSHO shall determine whether chain saws placed into service before the
effective date are equipped with a kickback device, such as a chain brake, bar tip
guard, reduced-kickback guide bar, or reduced-kickback saw chain. The CSHO shall determine
whether the kickback device is in serviceable condition and has not been removed or
disabled.
Note: When chain saw sound levels specified in 1910.95 exceed the requirements of
section 1910.95, the employer shall provide and the employee shall wear ear protection in
accordance with the requirements of Section 1910.95. The OSHA standard 1910.95 governs for
chain saw sound levels, not ANSI B175.1-1991 which provides for higher noise level).
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