Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 437 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES, OREGON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH DIVISION
Division 4 - AGRICULTURE
Section 437-004-0390 - Other Working Surfaces
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 437-004-0390
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024
(1) Dockboards (bridge plates).
(a) Use bridge
plates over any gap of more than 4 inches between two surfaces.
(b) Portable and powered dockboards must be
strong enough to carry the load imposed on them.
(c) Anchor portable dockboards or use devices
that prevent them from slipping.
(d) Powered dockboards must comply with
Commercial Standard CS202-56 (1961) "Industrial Lifts and Hinged Loading Ramps"
published by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
(e) Portable dockboards must have handholds
or other ways to allow safe handling.
(f) There must be positive protection to
prevent railroad cars from moving while dockboards or bridge plates are in
position.
(g) Bridgeplates must be
able to carry four times the heaviest expected load.
(h) Bridgeplates must sit evenly on the
surface at each end. Repair or replace plates that teeter or rock.
(2) Floors.
(a) Floors, floor supports, and required
appurtenances must be in good repair.
(b) Floors must not be slippery.
(3) Ramps and runways.
(a) Ramps and runways must be in safe
condition.
(b) Ramps and runways
for vehicles must be wide enough and have an even surface. They must have
timber guards of not less than nominal 6-inch by 6-inch material set on nominal
3 inch blocks, or the equivalent, secured to the sides of the ramp or
runway.
Publications: The publication(s) referred to or incorporated by reference in this rule are available from the agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & ORS 656.726(3)
Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - ORS 654.295
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