OAR 437-007-0820: Bucking Trees/Logs

(1) Fallers and buckers working as a team must keep each other informed of their location. (2) When a worker is bucking, they must give a timely warning to others within range of any log that may move after being cut off. (3) Only qualified workers must buck windfalls. (4) Before workers start bucking, they must carefully examine the tree or log to determine which way logs will roll, drop or swing. (5) A worker must not buck a tree or log on the downhill side unless they: (a) Are in a safe location. (b) Block or secure the tree to prevent rolling. (6) Before a worker starts to buck a tree or log they must: (a) Clear away brush and other material which might interfere with a quick escape. (b) Establish firm footing. (7) Logs that are not completely bucked through must be conspicuously marked with hazard identification ribbon as required by 437-007-0205(1) through (5). (8) Two or more persons must not buck the same tree or log at the same time.