Authority and scope
Forestry
Oregon forestry rules address checking systems for employees working alone and require another worker within visual or unaided voice contact for certain operations. Review the precise activity and exceptions.
This is one starting point for the work described, not a complete list of state or federal requirements. Check which agency and rules apply to the employer and task.
Put the guidance to work
Questions for your plan
Does the forestry task permit lone work, or require another person on site?
What to review
Review the specific forestry operation. The rules address a checking system and end-of-shift accounting and require another worker within sight or unaided voice range for certain operations.
Some work requires another person on site. Remote monitoring does not replace that requirement or the organization's own assessment, training and emergency procedures.
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Official sources
Sources listed November 4, 2026. Links and requirements can change.
Discuss your work
Talk through your team's plan
Be Safe can explain how check-ins, human monitoring and Emergency Contacts fit your team's work. Your organization remains responsible for determining its requirements and procedures.
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