Roll-over protective structures

The Associated Oregon Loggers and Oregon OSHA have provided this handout to summarize important Division 7, Subdivision H, requirements for protective structures on all cab-designed machines used in forest activities, and includes effective dates.

English  06/11/2014

Provides information about tractor hazards, along with safety measures for tractors, including rollover protective structures (ROPS) and power take-off (PTO).

English  12/11/2024

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English  05/10/2019

Administrative Order 3-2019   Rule text  

3-2019   Word version  

3-2019   Word version  

9-2006   Word version  

2-2014   Word version  

This guidance memo contains a number of questions and answers to use as examples and provide clarification in relation to the exemption of Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) for tractors used in orchards 437-004-3600(5)(a), and when that exemption can be utilized.

07/02/2020

02/25/1992

Purpose: To give direction to all compliance personnel concerning acceptable roll-over protective structures.

A-019  01/14/2013

Purpose: A. To provide a specific clarification on the definition of "20 engine horsepower" as used in the definition of agricultural tractor. B. To exempt rubber-tired skid-steer equipment used in agricultural operations from the Roll-over Protective Structures (ROPS) standards.

A-032  08/15/2007

3-2019