Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 45 - WOODWORKING AND RELATED OPERATIONS
SAWMILLS
Section 45.35 - Log pond

(a) The banks of the log pond in the vicinity of the log haul shall be reinforced to prevent caving in and shall be provided with a nonslip surface of cleats, or corrugated or rough abrasive material.

(b) Pike poles used in pond operations shall be equipped with handles of dense ash, hickory, maple, beech or wood of equivalent strength, preferably made from split stock.

(c) Except in the case of artificial ponds five feet or less in depth, each long landing shall be provided with a cork ring-type life preserver with not less than 50 feet of 1/4 inch line attached to it.