OAR 437-007-1303: Application of Rules

(1) Except as otherwise specified, the rules in Subdivision N apply to all personnel engaged in wildland fire prevention, wildland fire suppression or prescribed fire activities when there is potential for exposure to wildland fire hazards such as, but not limited to: (a) Burn injuries; (b) Burning embers; (c) Extreme fire behavior; (d) Entrapment; (e) Falling snags; (f) Rolling materials; (g) Smoke inhalation. (2) The rules in Subdivision N do not limit the use of other applicable safety and health rules. (3) The rules in Subdivision N do not apply to personnel assigned to wildland fire suppression support activities, such as fire camp support positions which will not expose them to wildland fire hazards.