Section 408.16341. Woodyard unloading.

(1) Where it is necessary to cut  stakes  holding  logs  on railway cars and trucks, the stake  on  the  unloading  side  shall  be partially cut through first and then the binder wire cut on the opposite side. The wire cutters shall have long extension handles. No employee shall be permitted on the unloading side after the stakes are cut.

(2)   Where steel straps are used without stakes, employees shall stand in a safe area when the straps are cut.

(3)   A railcar or truck, except a truck being unloaded or loaded by a locomotive crane, shall have the wheels chocked or the brake set during unloading or loading operations.

(4)   Where binder chain and stakes are used, the binder chains shall be released and the stakes  tripped  from the opposite side  of  the   load spillage.

(5)   Where binder chain and crane slings are used, the crane sling shall be in place and taut before the binder chain is released. The hooker shall see that the helper is clear before signaling for  the  movement  of  the load.

(6)   Before a railcar, truck, or trailer is  unloaded  by  a  tipple-type device, it shall be secured in place and all employees    removed   from   the hazardous area.

(7)   Where pulpwood is loaded on flatcars, stakes not less than 4 x 4 inches in dimensional nominal size shall be used to contain the load.

(8)   A truck driver shall  not remain in the  truck   during  unloading operations.

History: 1979 AC.