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Text from
the OSHA Logging Compliance Directive, CPL 2-1.22
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Definitions and clarifications >
1. Paragraph (c) - Definitions
a. Logging operations. This definition has been revised to
clarify that "marking" covered by the final rule includes only marking that is
done attendant to and at the same time as felling, cutting and moving trees in a
particular logging work site. Some marking operations include marking danger trees and
sizing and marking felled trees to be cut to length. These particular marking operation
inform loggers working in the area or on the tract whether and how to cut trees.
(1) Marking activities which take place in advance of and separate from the tree
harvesting are not covered by the final logging rule. Incidental marking of danger trees
or wildlife trees at the same time tracts of land are being marked also is not covered by
the final rule because no tree harvesting is undertaken in the area at this time. These
preparatory activities do not involve the hazards associated with logging operations.
(2) OSHA has revised the definition of logging operation to express more accurately its
intention that logging operations cover the transportation of machines, equipment and
personnel between as well as to and from logging sites.
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