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California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 7 - General Industry Safety Orders › Group 27 - Fire Protection › Article 159 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems › Section 6170 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems

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(a) Scope and Application.
(1) The requirements of this section apply to
						all automatic sprinkler systems.
(2) For automatic sprinkler systems used to
						meet Title 8 requirements and installed prior to the effective date of this
						standard, compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or
						the National Board of Fire Underwriters (NBFU) standard in effect at the time
						of the system's installation will be acceptable as compliance with this
						Section.
(3) When sprinklers are
						provided, they shall be installed in an approved manner.
NOTE: For information on proper sprinkler system
						  installation, consult the California Fire Code, California Code of Regulations,
						  Title 24, Section
						  903.3"Installation Requirements"
						  for Automatic Sprinkler Systems and/or your local jurisdiction fire
						  department.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 7 - General Industry Safety Orders › Group 27 - Fire Protection › Article 160 - Fixed Extinguishing Systems › Section 6175 - Fixed Extinguishing Systems

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(a) Scope and Application.
(1) This Section applies to all fixed
						extinguishing systems except for automatic sprinkler systems which are covered
						by Article 159.
(2) This Section
						also applies to fixed systems not installed to meet a particular Title 8
						section, but which, by means of their operation, may expose employees to
						possible injury, death, or adverse health consequences caused by the
						extinguishing agent. Such systems are only subject to the requirements of
						subsection (b)(4) through (b)(7) and (c) of this Section.
(3) Systems otherwise covered in subsection
						(a)(2) of this Section which are installed in areas with no employee exposure
						are exempted from the requirements of this section.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 7 - General Industry Safety Orders › Group 27 - Fire Protection › Article 161 - Fixed Extinguishing Systems, Dry Chemical › Section 6180 - Fixed Extinguishing Systems; Dry Chemical

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(a) Scope and Application.
(1) This Section applies to all fixed
						extinguishing systems, using dry chemical as the extinguishing agent. These
						systems shall also comply with Article 160.
(2) When dry chemical extinguishing systems
						are provided they shall be designed and installed in an approved manner.
NOTE: For information on dry chemical extinguishing
						  system design and installation, consult the National Fire Protection
						  Association's Standard for "Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems", NFPA 17, 2013
						  edition and/or your local jurisdiction fire
						  department.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 7 - General Industry Safety Orders › Group 27 - Fire Protection › Article 162 - Fixed Extinguishing Systems, Gaseous Agents › Section 6181 - Gaseous Systems

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(a)
						Scope and Application.
(1) Scope. This Section
						applies to all fixed extinguishing systems, using a gas as the extinguishing
						agent. These systems shall also comply with Article 160. In some cases, the gas
						may be in a liquid state during storage.
(2) Application. The requirements of
						Subsections (b)(5) and (b)(6) shall apply only to total flooding
						systems.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 7 - General Industry Safety Orders › Group 27 - Fire Protection › Article 163 - Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems-Water-Spray, and Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems › Section 6182 - Water-Spray Fixed Systems, Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems

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(a) Scope and Application. This Section
						applies to all water-spray fixed extinguishing systems and to all foam-water
						sprinkler systems. This Section does not apply to automatic sprinkler systems
						which are covered in Article 159.
When water-spray fixed systems or foam-water sprinkler
						  systems are provided, they shall be designed and installed in an approved
						  manner. The systems shall also comply with Article 160.
NOTE: For information on water-spray fixed system or
						  foam-water sprinkler and foam-water spray system design and installation,
						  consult the National Fire Protection Association's Standards on "Water Spray
						  Fixed Systems for Fire Protection" or "Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and
						  Foam-Water Spray Systems", NFPA 15, 2012 edition or NFPA 16, 2011 edition,
						  respectively, and/or your local jurisdiction fire department.
(b) General Requirements.
(1) The employer shall assure that foam and
						water spray systems are designed to be effective in at least controlling fire
						in the protected area or on protected equipment.
(2) The employer shall assure that drainage
						of water spray systems is directed away from areas where employees are working
						and that no emergency egress is permitted through the drainage
						path.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 7 - General Industry Safety Orders › Group 27 - Fire Protection › Article 164 - Fire Detection Systems › Section 6183 - Fire Detection Systems

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(a)
						Scope and Application. This Section applies to all automatic fire detection
						systems.
(b) Installation and
						Restoration.
(1) All devices and equipment
						shall be designed, installed, and maintained in an approved manner.
NOTE: For information on automatic fire detection
						  system design, installation and maintenance, consult the National Fire
						  Protection Association's "National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code", NFPA 72,
						  2013 edition and/or your local jurisdiction fire department.
(2) The employer shall restore all fire
						detection systems and components to normal operating condition as promptly as
						possible after each test or alarm.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 7 - General Industry Safety Orders › Group 27 - Fire Protection › Article 165 - Employee Alarm Systems › Section 6184 - Employee Alarm Systems

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(a)
						Scope and Application.
(1) This Section
						applies to all emergency employee alarms. This section does not apply to those
						discharge or supervisory alarms required on various fixed extinguishing systems
						or to supervisory alarms on fire suppression, alarm or detection systems unless
						they are intended to be employee alarm systems.
(2) The requirements in this Section that
						pertain to maintenance, testing and inspection shall apply to all local fire
						alarm signaling systems used for alerting employees regardless of the other
						functions of the system.
(3) All
						pre-discharge employee alarms shall meet the requirements of subsection (b)(1)
						through (b)(4), (c) and (d)(1) of this Section.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 8 - Safety Rules for Gold Dredges [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Repealer of
				  Subchapter 8 (§§
										4300,
				  4301,
				  4305,
				  4310,
				  4318,
				  4323-4330,
				  4335-4342,
				  4344-4351) filed 9-14-71; effective
				  thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 38).
LAUNDRY SAFETY
				  ORDERS
(Originally Printed 4-20-45)
1. Repeal of this
				  set of order containing §§
										4599 to
				  4606, inclusive, was filed
				  12-19-49. The orders were superseded by General Industry Safety Orders. See
				  Group 6, Article 67, General Industry Safety Orders.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 9 - Lamp Scaffold and Parallel Safety Orders [Repealed]

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1. Repealer of
				  Subchapter 9 filed 7-18-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66,
				  No. 23). For former Subchapter 9, see Register 5 and 55, No.
				  13.
____________________
See Subchapter 7, General
				  Industry Safety Orders, Article 3, Section
				  3247, Lamp Scaffold and
				  Parallels.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 10 - Liquefied Petroleum Gases Safety Orders [Repealed]

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(Originally Printed 4-20-45. Revision Filed 2-15-46)
1. Repeal of
				  this set of orders, containing Secs.
				  4900 through
				  5041, was filed 11-10-58, effective
				  the thirtieth day thereafter. Refer to Subchapter 1, Unfired Pressure Vessel
				  Safety Orders. (For history of former Sections
				  4900 through
				  5041, see Register No. 3, Registers
				  13 No. 3, 19 No. 1, and 55 No. 13.)
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 11 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders [Repealed]

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Ed. Note Subchapter 11. Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders,
				  Ed. renumbered as Subchapter 13 (beginning with Section
				  6250).
MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION SAFETY ORDERS
(Originally Printed 4-20-45)
1. Repeal of
				  this set of orders, containing §§
										5500 to
				  5585, inclusive, was filed
				  12-19-49. The orders were superseded by General Industry Safety Orders. See
				  Group 6, General Industry Safety Orders.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 12 - Mine Safety Orders [Repealed]

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1. Repealer of
				  Subchapter 12 (Articles 1-28, 34 §§
										5900 through
				  6126, no consecutive) filed 5-8-72
				  as an emergency; designated effective 5-15-72. Certificate of Compliance
				  included. For prior history, see Register 58, No. 18 and Register 71, No.
				  17.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 1 - Introduction › Section 6248 - Introduction

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Title. These Orders shall be known as the LOGGING AND
						SAWMILL SAFETY ORDERS.
Application. These Orders establish minimum standards and
						apply to all places of employment in California where logging and sawmill
						operations as defined below are conducted.
EXCEPTION: Marine Terminal Operations.
Logging Operations. Cultivation and harvesting of timber,
						including access, falling and bucking, yarding, loading, and transportation of
						logs.
Sawmill Operations. Lumber, plywood, shake, shingle, and
						lath manufacture.
NOTE: Equipment and processes not covered by these orders
						may be governed by other applicable safety orders.
Approvals.
(a)
					 Approvals.
(1) When the term 'approved' is
					 used in these Orders, it shall refer to products, materials, devices, systems,
					 or installations that have been approved, listed, labeled or certified as
					 conforming to applicable governmental standards, nationally recognized
					 criteria, or applicable scientific principles. The approval, listing, labeling,
					 or certification of conformity shall be based upon an evaluation performed by a
					 person, firm or entity with appropriate registered engineering competence or by
					 a person, firm, or entity, independent of the manufacturer or supplier of the
					 product, with demonstrated competence in the field of such evaluation.
EXCEPTION: Where written approval by the Division is
						required in these Orders.
(2) The term "approved" shall also refer to
					 products, materials, devices, systems, or installations that have been
					 approved, listed, labeled, or certified as conforming to Nationally Recognized
					 Testing Laboratory (NRTL) approval.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 1.5 - Accident Prevention and First Aid › Section 6250 - Accident Prevention Program

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NOTE: See Section
						3203 of the General Industry Safety
						Orders, Title 8, California Administrative Code.
1.
						Amendment filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No.
						6).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 1.5 - Accident Prevention and First Aid › Section 6251 - First Aid

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(a)
					 First-aid material shall be provided and personnel made available for care of
					 injured employees. Means of communication such as an operable two-way radio,
					 phone, or radio/phone shall be provided and the names, addresses, and the
					 telephone numbers of physicians, hospitals, and ambulances to be called shall
					 be made readily available at all operations. Citizens' band radios are
					 permitted only as a secondary means of communication.
(b) All necessary first-aid materials shall
					 be provided at any active camp, mill, log landing, or other active operation
					 and shall consist in part of a rigid stretcher, 2 acceptable blankets (1
					 blanket for warmth and 1 waterproof blanket), and a first-aid kit. The blankets
					 and the contents of the first-aid kit shall be kept in dustproof and moisture
					 proof containers.
(c) Crew vehicles
					 shall carry a first-aid kit. First-aid kits shall be kept fully
					 supplied.
(d) First-aid and
					 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training shall be provided as follows:
(1) At fixed sawmill facilities, the employer
					 shall maintain personnel certified to provide first aid and CPR, so that these
					 services will be readily available in the event of a medical emergency. Those
					 required to be certified shall include those persons in charge of the work and
					 other employees as are necessary to ensure timely first aid/CPR response.
					 Standards for first aid and CPR training shall follow the principles of the
					 American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or other nationally
					 recognized agency.
(2) At logging
					 operations and portable sawmill operations, employers shall arrange to have
					 each employee trained so they have a valid first-aid and CPR certificate issued
					 by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or other nationally
					 recognized agency. Provided a person or persons having a valid first aid and
					 CPR certificate are readily accessible at the work site to render first aid,
					 new employees shall receive the required training within six months from the
					 date of hire.
EXCEPTION: Log truck drivers are not required to receive
						first-aid and CPR training if they are not involved with falling, yarding,
						skidding, or processing logs.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 2 - Logging Operations-General › Section 6252 - Planning

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Plans shall be made in advance for the safety of workers,
						including provisions for the emergency rescue in logging operations, and
						persons in charge shall make sure that the plans are
						followed.
1.
						Amendment filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No.
						6).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 2 - Logging Operations-General › Section 6253 - Weather Conditions

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No work should be started or continued in timbered areas
						during periods of high winds, extremely heavy fogs, and other hazardous weather
						conditions. When vision is impaired by darkness, adequate lighting shall be
						provided.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 2 - Logging Operations-General › Section 6254 - Footgear

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Calked boots or lug-soled boots shall be worn when their
						use is warranted.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 2 - Logging Operations-General › Section 6255 - Head Protection

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NOTE: See Section
						3381, General Industry Safety
						Orders, Title 8, California Administrative Code.
1.
						Amendment filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No.
						6).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 2 - Logging Operations-General › Section 6256 - Slippery Surfaces

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Safety tread or other nonslip material shall be installed
						and maintained on all steel decks of machines used by employees in the
						performance of their duties.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 2 - Logging Operations-General › Section 6257 - Embedded Objects

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Embedded metal, rock, ceramic, glass, and all other
						foreign objects, which can damage head rig saws, shall be located and removed
						from logs prior to milling.
EXCEPTION: When off bearers are protected from any hazard
						of injury if the head rig saw and/or object explodes, shatters or breaks upon
						contact, location and removal of such objects shall not be
						required.
1.
						Amendment filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No.
						6).
2. Amendment filed 6-12-90; operative 7-12-90 (Register 90, No.
						32).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 2 - Logging Operations-General › Section 6258 - Checking Systems

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All persons shall work within the vocal range of other
						employees or a procedure shall be established for periodically checking their
						location and welfare. All employees shall be accounted for at the end of each
						workday.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 2 - Logging Operations-General › Section 6259 - Trees and Snags

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(a)
					 All trees and snags which appear to be dangerous to any operation shall be
					 felled. If hand falling presents extreme hazards, other methods shall be
					 used.
(b) Snags shall be carefully
					 checked for dangerous bark in preparation for falling. Accessible loose bark
					 shall be removed before falling.
(c) Whenever trees or snags are
					 equipment-felled, they should be pulled by a line or pushed by a boom of
					 sufficient length to keep the equipment in the clear, unless the equipment is
					 specifically designed for this purpose.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 2 - Logging Operations-General › Section 6260 - Riding Rigging Equipment

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Employees are prohibited from riding logs and any rigging
						or rigging equipment.
1.
						Amendment filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No.
						6).
2. Amendment filed 10-24-01; operative 11-23-01 (Register 2001,
						No. 43).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 2 - Logging Operations-General › Section 6261 - Equipment

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All rigging, prime movers, winches, and all other
						equipment essential to logging operations shall be inspected each day before
						starting work by a person designated by the employer who is qualified by
						experience and training to perform this inspection.
All necessary repairs, lubrication, adjustments, or
						replacements shall be made before the equipment is used.
1.
						Amendment filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No.
						6).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 2 - Logging Operations-General › Section 6262 - Fuels, Oil and Other Flammable Liquids

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(a) Flammable liquids shall be stored and
					 transported in closed containers that are Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
					 listed or classified, Factory Mutual (FM) approved, or other approved flammable
					 liquid containers properly marked.
(b) An approved pump designed for the fuel to
					 be used shall be provided to service the fuel tanks of all equipment, unless
					 fueling is done by gravity flow with a metal-to-metal contact between the
					 container and the fuel tank. When a hose is used, it shall be of a type
					 designed to handle fuels.
(c) No
					 gasoline or LPG equipment shall be fueled when the engine is running, except
					 when refueling by a vacuum refueling system in connection with the
					 engine.
(d) Open lights, open
					 flames, sparking or arcing equipment, except that which is an integral part of
					 automotive equipment, shall not be used near fuel storage tanks or
					 internal-combustion engine equipment while they are being filled or
					 fueled.
(e) Smoking shall not be
					 permitted on any vehicle carrying flammable liquids, unless such liquids are in
					 the fuel tank or a safety container outside the passenger
					 compartment.
1.
						Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 10-24-01; operative 11-23-01
						(Register 2001, No. 43).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 2 - Logging Operations-General › Section 6263 - Hand Tools

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(a)
					 The employers shall be responsible for the safe condition of their tools. All
					 tools shall be restricted to the use for which they are intended, and should be
					 used only by employees who are required and qualified to use such
					 tools.
(b) Periodic inspections
					 shall be made to ensure all tools are in safe condition. Tools with defective
					 handles shall be immediately repaired or removed from the job.
(c) Battered, laminated, or crystallized iron
					 wedges, chisels, punches, hammers, and similar equipment, mushroomed more than
					 ¼ -inch from the body of the tool, shall be replaced or properly
					 repaired.
(d) Exceptionally hard
					 hammers, wedges, and similar tools shall not be used.
(e) Only one end of a peeling bar shall have
					 a cutting edge. The other end shall be cut off square with the length of the
					 bar or have a rounded end.
(f)
					 Cutting torch, impact, or hydraulic cable cutters shall be provided and used
					 for cutting cables. Soft hammers and wire axes may be used in
					 emergencies.
(g) Marlinspikes or
					 needles in good condition and large enough for the size of the line being
					 spliced shall be used.
(h) Cutting
					 tools shall be kept sharp and properly shaped.
(i) Hand tools shall be sheathed or boxed if
					 transported with passengers in the passenger compartment of a vehicle. If not
					 contained in a box, the sheathed tools shall be fastened to the
					 vehicle.
(j) Proper storage
					 facilities shall be provided for hand tools.
1.
						Amendment filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No.
						6).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 2 - Logging Operations-General › Section 6264 - Mobile Log Handling Equipment

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(a) Front-end type loaders shall be provided
					 with an adequately powered log gripping or retaining device.
(b) The log handling assembly shall be
					 capable of being tilted, or kicker-type devices shall be provided to permit
					 unloading of logs.
(c) A canopy or
					 cab shall be provided on the loader to protect the operator.
(d) A knob, button, or similar device shall
					 be securely attached to the tines or clamps for trailer handling; or the ends
					 of the tines may be shaped to accommodate the trailer-lifting attachment
					 without slippage.
(e) Adequate
					 lighting shall be provided and maintained when equipment is used at
					 night.
(f) Signaling devices or
					 communication systems shall be provided and maintained.
(g) Machines used for hoisting, unloading, or
					 lowering logs shall be equipped with brakes or other means that are capable of
					 controlling or holding maximum load.
(h) Mufflers provided by the manufacturer, or
					 their equivalent, shall be in place at all times when machines are in
					 operation.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 3 - Logging Roads and Bridges › Section 6265 - Road Construction and Maintenance

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(a) Conditions such as deep holes, large
					 rocks, logs, or other similar hazards which prevent the safe operation of
					 equipment, shall be immediately corrected. Obviously dangerous trees and snags
					 which may fall into the road or on passing equipment shall be felled.
(b) Single lane roads with two-way traffic
					 shall be provided with turnouts at points not to exceed ½ mile in
					 distance. Adequate side clearance shall be maintained along all truck roads.
					 Railroad tracks and other hazardous crossings shall be plainly
					 posted.
(c) Brush or other
					 obstructions which may block the driver's view at intersections or on extremely
					 sharp curves shall be cleared.
(d)
					 Logging roads shall be watered or treated with road compaction agents to
					 maintain a packed surface with dust reduced to a minimum.
(e) All traffic shall keep to the right-hand
					 side of two-lane roads, except where the road is plainly and adequately posted
					 for left-hand traveling.
(f) Where
					 road conditions due to rain, snow, ice or fog, are such as to fail to afford
					 adequate braking traction, operations shall cease or auxiliary means of safely
					 controlling the vehicle shall be used.
(g) When doing road building, tractor
					 operators shall not be permitted to work alone if they are not in frequent
					 contact with another person who could assist them in case of
					 emergency.
(h) No equipment, either
					 loaded or empty, shall be swung over workers, or over operating equipment other
					 than the equipment being loaded.
1.
						Amendment filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No.
						6).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 3 - Logging Roads and Bridges › Section 6266 - Bridge Construction and Maintenance

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(a) Bridges and their approaches shall be
					 designed, constructed, and maintained to support the maximum anticipated
					 load.
(b) All bridges and trestles
					 shall be equipped with 8-inch by 8-inch or equivalent fenders, continuous
					 lengthwise along both edges of the bridge deck. Center shears are permissible
					 on temporary bridges in lieu of outside fenders.
(c) Railroad trestles and bridges shall be
					 decked over if converted for motor transport.
(d) Conditions such as broken or missing
					 decking, planks or other similar hazards which prevent the safe passage of
					 equipment shall be immediately corrected.
1.
						Amendment of section heading and new subsection (d) filed 2-6-85; effective
						thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 6).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 3 - Logging Roads and Bridges › Section 6267 - Illumination

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Adequate lighting shall be provided if road construction
						or bridge building and chunking-out are carried on after dark. Employees shall
						not work alone on any of this work after dark.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 4 - Signals and Communication Systems › Section 6270 - Signal Systems

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General.
(a)
					 Standard yarding system whistle signals or an approved alternate communication
					 system shall be used at cable logging operations.
(b) When whistles are used, whistle signals
					 contained in Appendix A shall be used.
(c) Additional signals may be adopted for an
					 unusual or new situation not covered in the standard signals, and shall be used
					 only for that specific situation.
(d) All employees shall be informed of the
					 new signals.
(e) The list of
					 standard signals and alternate signal system in use shall be available in the
					 yarder cab and shall be posted or made available to the crews.
(f) All signals shall be thoroughly
					 understood by the crew.
(g) Each
					 unit of the signal or control system in use shall be tested daily before
					 operations begin.
(h) Audible
					 signals used for test purposes shall not include signals used for movement of
					 lines or materials.
(i) Machine
					 operators shall not move any logs, loads, or rigging unless:
(1) The signal received is clear and
					 distinct; if in doubt, the operator shall repeat the signal as understood and
					 wait for confirmation.
(2) All crew
					 members are in the clear and alert to signals at all times.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 4 - Signals and Communication Systems › Section 6271 - Electrical Signal Systems

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(a)
					 When an electrical signal system is used, all wire and attachments shall be
					 weatherproof.
(b) Electrical signal
					 systems shall be installed and adjusted to protect against accidental
					 signaling, and shall be maintained in good operating condition at all
					 times.
(c) Electrical signal bugs
					 shall be designed so that they cannot be accidentally tripped.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 4 - Signals and Communication Systems › Section 6272 - Radio Signal Systems

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When space transmission of radio signals, including
						voice, is used under and in accord with authorization granted by the Federal
						Communications Commission to initiate any whistle, horn, bell, or other audible
						signaling device or voice conveyance; or when such transmission of radio
						signals, including voice, is used to activate or control any machine, material
						handling device, or other equipment hazardous to workers; the following shall
						apply:
(a) Single tone frequency shall
					 not be used on radio equipment designed to initiate a whistle or other audible
					 signal, or to activate or control any machine, material-handling device, or
					 other device hazardous to workers.
(b) All adjustment, repair, or alteration of
					 radio signaling devices shall be done only by or under the immediate
					 supervision and responsibility of a person holding a first or second class
					 commercial radio operator's license, either radio telephone or radio telegraph,
					 issued by the Federal Communications Commission. All replacements parts shall
					 be of such quality as to cause the unit to meet the minimum performance
					 specifications outlined in Appendix A, Radio Control Signaling
					 Devices.
(c) Equipment or machines
					 being controlled by radio control devices shall be designed and built to
					 fail/safe or stop in case of failure of the radio control device.
(d) When interference, overlap, fadeout, or
					 blackout of radio signals is encountered, use of the radio control device shall
					 be immediately discontinued and not resumed until the source of trouble has
					 been detected and corrected.
(e)
					 Two transmitters shall be in the visual or vocal vicinity of the rigging crew
					 at all times. Spare transmitters shall be guarded against accidental
					 activation.
(f) Two or more
					 receivers on the same radio frequency with the same tone coding frequency is
					 prohibited.
EXCEPTION: A second receiver may be used for monitoring
						provided it does not actuate or interfere with the primary
						receiver.
1.
						Amendment of initial paragraph only filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day
						thereafter (Register 85, No. 6).
2. New exception to subsection (m)
						filed 5-1-97; operative 5-31-97 (Register 97, No. 18).
3. Repealer
						of subsections (a)-(g), subsection relettering, and amendment of newly
						designated subsections (b) and (d) filed 10-24-01; operative 11-23-01 (Register
						2001, No. 43).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 4 - Signals and Communication Systems › Section 6273 - Citizen Band Radios

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Citizen band radios shall not be used to activate any
						signal or to control any machine, material-handling device, or other equipment
						hazardous to workers.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 5 - Falling and Bucking › Section 6275 - Falling Trees

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(a)
					 While falling, fallers shall be so located that they will not endanger other
					 employees. In steep country, one set of fallers shall not work immediately up
					 the slope from other fallers.
(b)
					 Fallers and buckers shall not work near any running lines, guylines, or other
					 units of the operation so that they could endanger themselves or other
					 employees.
(c) The head faller
					 shall keep informed of the location of buckers or other employees placed or
					 passing in the vicinity of trees being felled. Fallers shall be within visible
					 or audible signaling distance of another worker at all times.
(d) Special precautions shall be taken to
					 prevent felling trees into power lines.
(e) After a determination by a qualified
					 person(s) (e.g. tree faller) as to the safest tree dislodgment procedure,
					 lodged trees shall be dislodged at the first opportunity by one of the
					 following methods:
(1) Pulling or pushing to
					 the ground by mechanical equipment in accordance with the requirements in
					 Sections 6259 and
					 6286, or;
(2) Falling another tree onto the lodged tree
					 by a qualified person. Multiple sequential tree falling (domino tree falling)
					 is prohibited.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 5 - Falling and Bucking › Section 6276 - Traffic

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An employee shall be stationed to direct traffic when
						there is a probability of danger in falling a tree adjacent to a railroad, cat
						road, motor road, or trail. Warning signs shall be posted on motor roads in
						areas of cutting.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 5 - Falling and Bucking › Section 6277 - Spring Boards and Chopping Platforms

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(a) Spring boards and chopping platforms
					 shall be designed and maintained to withstand anticipated loading.
(b) Springboard iron shall be well lipped and
					 firmly attached with bolts or equivalent means of attachment.
(c) Staging boards shall be tested before
					 using on a tree.
1.
						Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day
						thereafter (Register 85, No. 6).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 5 - Falling and Bucking › Section 6278 - Escape Paths

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(a)
					 Adjacent material shall be cleared from around the tree to be felled so there
					 is sufficient room to use saws and axes and to permit a quick
					 getaway.
(b) A way of escape shall
					 be determined, arranged and kept clear before the tree is felled. The point of
					 escape should be well back and to one side. Workers shall not stand beside or
					 near the stump as the tree falls.
1.
						Amendment filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No.
						6).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 5 - Falling and Bucking › Section 6279 - Falling Cuts

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(a)
					 Undercuts shall be of a size to guide the trees in the intended direction and
					 minimize the possibility of splitting.
(b) In trees of sound wood and no perceptible
					 lean, the undercut shall be no less than ¼ the diameter of the tree and
					 the face opening shall be no less than 
					 1/5 the
					 diameter of the tree.
(c) The
					 backcut shall always be started at or above the level of the horizontal cut of
					 the undercut.
(d) Trees shall not
					 be left standing after the undercut is made under normal conditions.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 5 - Falling and Bucking › Section 6280 - Warning Cry

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(a)
					 Fallers shall give timely audible warning to buckers and other persons in the
					 vicinity of a tree to be felled, indicating the direction of fall and taking
					 notice that such persons not only hear the warning cry and are out of reach of
					 the tree, but also in the clear of logs, fallen trees, snags, or other trees
					 which may be struck by the falling tree. Fallers shall stop saw motors when
					 giving such warning.
(b) Employees
					 shall not approach a faller's work area until the faller has acknowledged the
					 signal to approach.
1.
						Amendment of subsection (b) filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter
						(Register 85, No. 6).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 5 - Falling and Bucking › Section 6281 - Bucking

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(a) All logs which
					 may roll shall be propped, blocked, or bucked from the uphill side.
(b) Wedges shall be driven with a tool
					 designed for hammering. They shall not be driven with the side of a
					 doublebitted axe.
(c) If it is
					 obviously hazardous to cut a log clear through, the log shall remain uncut,
					 marked conspicuously, and the supervisor notified.
(d) Trees yarded for bucking shall be placed
					 to minimize hazard to employees.
(e) Spring poles, limbs and trees under
					 stress shall be cut so that an employee is clear when the tension is
					 released.
1.
						Amendment of subsection (c) filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter
						(Register 85, No. 6).
2. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 10-24-01;
						operative 11-23-01 (Register 2001, No. 43).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 8 - Industrial Relations › Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations › Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety › Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders › Article 5 - Falling and Bucking › Section 6282 - Ripping Logs

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(a) Logs
					 shall be securely chocked or strapped before they are ripped.
(b) If workers walk the log to rip it,
					 sufficient holding wood shall be left or other positive means to prevent
					 splitting before they dismount to complete the cut.
1.
						Amendment of subsection (a) filed 10-24-01; operative 11-23-01 (Register 2001,
						No. 43).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code. Reference: Section
						  142.3, Labor
						  Code.