1910.266(h)(6)
(h)(6) "Loading and unloading."
(h)(6)(i) The transport vehicle shall be positioned to provide working clearance
between the vehicle and the deck.
(h)(6)(ii) Only the loading or unloading machine operator and other personnel the
employer demonstrates are essential shall be in the loading or unloading work area during
this operation.
(h)(6)(iii) No transport vehicle operator shall remain in the cab during loading and
unloading if the logs are carried or moved over the truck cab, unless the employer
demonstrates that it is necessary for the operator to do so. Where the transport vehicle
operator remains in the cab, the employer shall provide operator protection, such as but
not limited to, reinforcement of the cab.
(h)(6)(iv) Each log shall be placed on a transport vehicle in an orderly manner and
tightly secured.
(h)(6)(v) The load shall be positioned to prevent slippage or loss during handling and
transport.
(h)(6)(vi) Each stake and chock which is used to trip loads shall be so constructed
that the tripping mechanism is activated on the side opposite the release of the load.
(h)(6)(vii) Each tie down shall be left in place over the peak log to secure all logs
until the unloading lines or other protection the employer demonstrates is equivalent has
been put in place. A stake of sufficient strength to withstand the forces of shifting or
moving logs, shall be considered equivalent protection provided that the logs are not
loaded higher than the stake.
(h)(6)(viii) Each tie down shall be released only from the side on which the unloading
machine operates, except as follows:
(h)(6)(viii)(A) When the tie down is released by a remote control device; and
(h)(6)(viii)(B) When the employee making the release is protected by racks, stanchions
or other protection the employer demonstrates is capable of withstanding the force of the
logs.
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