bstewert
TreeHouser
Perhaps this has been covered here on the forum, but I'm wondering if this is still current. Check out #4.
437-007-1530 Three Point Climbing System.
(1) Use a three-point climbing system (three-points of contact) when tree climbing.
NOTE: A three-point system is not required when using an approved rappel or ascender system.
(2) While tree climbing, three-points of contact must be firmly in place on a secure surface
before moving to another point.
NOTE 1: Each hand and foot (or climbing spur) is considered a potential point of contact.
NOTE 2: Other parts of the body, such as a hooked knee or armpit, may be considered contact
points if the body part is physically capable of supporting the full body weight.
NOTE 3: A lanyard around the tree bole or appropriate limb that is secured to the safety harness
or climbing belt on both ends counts as two points of contact.
(3) Do not use unsound branches or stubs for support.
(4) Climbing without being secured to the tree is not allowed except in conifers when, in the
judgment of the qualified climber, the density of branches growing from the stem would
require so many limb-overs, attaching and reattaching the lanyard, as to become a greater
hazard than simply climbing that section of the tree.
(5) Climbing in conifers without being secured is not allowed above the 4-inch bole diameter.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(4).
Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 through 654.295.
Hist: OR-OSHA Admin. Order 3-2008, f. 3/7/08, ef. 7/1/08.
Full document:
http://www.orosha.org/pdf/rules/division_7/div_7.pdf
437-007-1530 Three Point Climbing System.
(1) Use a three-point climbing system (three-points of contact) when tree climbing.
NOTE: A three-point system is not required when using an approved rappel or ascender system.
(2) While tree climbing, three-points of contact must be firmly in place on a secure surface
before moving to another point.
NOTE 1: Each hand and foot (or climbing spur) is considered a potential point of contact.
NOTE 2: Other parts of the body, such as a hooked knee or armpit, may be considered contact
points if the body part is physically capable of supporting the full body weight.
NOTE 3: A lanyard around the tree bole or appropriate limb that is secured to the safety harness
or climbing belt on both ends counts as two points of contact.
(3) Do not use unsound branches or stubs for support.
(4) Climbing without being secured to the tree is not allowed except in conifers when, in the
judgment of the qualified climber, the density of branches growing from the stem would
require so many limb-overs, attaching and reattaching the lanyard, as to become a greater
hazard than simply climbing that section of the tree.
(5) Climbing in conifers without being secured is not allowed above the 4-inch bole diameter.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(4).
Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 through 654.295.
Hist: OR-OSHA Admin. Order 3-2008, f. 3/7/08, ef. 7/1/08.
Full document:
http://www.orosha.org/pdf/rules/division_7/div_7.pdf