OAR 437-002-0033: Piers and Wharves

(1) Scope and application. This rule applies to piers and wharves in addition to the rules in Division 2/D. (2) The employer must ensure piers and wharves: (a) With open sides of piers and wharves, more than 4 feet above the ground or water level, have a shear or guard timber (bull rail) of not less than 6-inch by 6-inch wood material set on nominal 3-inch blocking, or material of equal strength and minimum height securely attached. (b) Except for areas where vessels’ mooring lines are handled, the open sides, more than 4 feet above the ground or water level, not used for loading or unloading purposes, shall be provided with standard guardrails in accordance with 1910.29(b) in addition to shear timbers in accordance with paragraph (2)(a) of this section. (c) Ladders or other means of access reaching from low water mark to the dock floor shall be provided for each 400 feet or portion thereof of the water side of all wharves and piers. Where portable ladders are used, a secure method of fastening them shall be provided.