Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 437 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES, OREGON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH DIVISION
Division 4 - AGRICULTURE
Section 437-004-3480 - Bridges, Roads and Ramps
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 437-004-3480
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024
(1) Application. This applies to bridges, roads and ramps on agricultural places of employment.
(2) Roads.
(a) Roads must be wide enough to allow safe
operation of equipment.
(b) Low
clearance areas that could present a hazard must have warning signs.
(c) Do not drive vehicles on or over broken
planking, deep holes, large rocks, logs or other dangerous surface
defects.
(d) Remove obstructions to
clear view at intersections or sharp curves or take precautions to relieve the
hazards.
(3) Bridges, runways and ramps.
(a) Bridges, runways or
ramps and loading docks must be built to safely support any anticipated load.
Ramp surfaces must have a material that minimizes the danger of skidding.
Structural members must be sound and free of decay or deterioration that could
reduce safety.
(b) Bridges and
culverts must be wide enough to allow safe operation of equipment.
(c) The road surface of bridges and culverts
must be safe, free of holes, broken planking, and sloughing, caving, or
slipping fill materials or approaches.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & ORS 656.726(3)
Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - ORS 654.295
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