California Code of Regulations (Last Updated: August 6, 2014) |
Title 8. Industrial Relations |
Division 1. Department of Industrial Relations |
Chapter 4. Division of Industrial Safety |
Subchapter 13. Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders |
Article 5. Falling and Bucking |
§ 6278. Escape Paths.
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- (a) Adjacent material shall be cleared from around the tree to be felled so there is sufficient room to use saws and axes and to permit a quick getaway.(b) A way of escape shall be determined, arranged and kept clear before the tree is felled. The point of escape should be well back and to one side. Workers shall not stand beside or near the stump as the tree falls.HISTORY1. Amendment filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 6).
Note
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.