OAR 437-007-0805: Mechanical Falling
Edition: Current OARD snapshotEffective: 2003-12-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) The minimum distance between mechanical falling machines or personnel must be twice the height of the trees being felled. NOTE: Increase this distance where the operation of mechanical falling machines creates the possibility of thrown or flying objects. (2) Mobile tree falling machines must be designed or have attachments installed to cause the tree to fall in the intended direction.
Official history and status
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(4)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 654.001 - 654.295
History: OSHA 5-2003, f. 6-2-03, cert. ef. 12-1-03
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