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Baseball Falls to St. Norbert, Tops Grinnell for Home Split Sunday
Grinnell (7-9) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 2
WashU (8-12) 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 X 4 11 2
St. Norbert
St. Norbert (8-4) 1 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 6 9 0
WashU (7-12) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 2
2B: Jose Godinez
3B: Chad Ljunggren
2B: Brandon Deger
St. Louis, Mo., March 30, 2014 – The Washington University in St. Louis baseball team lost to St. Norbert College 6-1 before the Bears snapped their four-game skid with a 4-1 victory over Grinnell College in a pair of games Sunday afternoon at Kelly Field.
Washington U. (8-12) is back in action with five games next week, beginning with a 3 p.m. contest against Spalding University Tuesday at Kelly Field. The Bears then travel to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Wednesday before hosting the University of Chicago for a three-game series Saturday-Sunday.
St. Norbert 6, Washington U. 1
St. Norbert got a one-out triple in the top of the first inning when junior Brandon Deger dove for a ball hit to left field and was unable to make the grab. The Green Knights took the lead on a two-out RBI single through the left side of the infield to make it 1-0. The Bears were held hitless until the bottom of the first when junior Andrew Goldstick hit a one-out single and stole second. Junior Stewart Martens followed with a single up the middle to score Goldstick and tie the game at 1-1.
St. Norbert regained the lead in the top of the fourth inning with four runs on two hits, two walks and an error to build a 5-1 lead. In the top of the seventh, a leadoff walk came around to score on a two-out double extending the Green Knights' lead to 6-1. Washington U.'s best scoring opportunities came in the eighth and ninth innings. Martens drew a walk to lead off the eighth inning, but was caught stealing at second before sophomore Max Golembo also reached on a walk. Junior Chris Lowery hit a two-out single through the left side and junior Zack Kessinger also walked to load the bases, but a high flyout to right field ended the inning for the Bears. Washington U. had back-to-back two-out singles by Goldstick and senior Andrew Dwoskin in the bottom of the ninth, but a fielder's choice ended the game and sealed the win for St. Norbert.
Washington U.'s offense was held in check as the Bears finished with eight hits after managing three in the first five innings. Goldstick was the lone player to record multiple hits, going 2-for-4 with a run scored in the game. Graduate student Matt Tracy (2-2) scatted eight hits and three walks over six innings of work, allowing five runs, including two unearned, as he took the loss. Freshman Scott Nelson pitched the final three innings for the Bears, allowing one run on one hit and a walk, while recording three strikeouts.
Washington U. 4, Grinnell 1
Grinnell took a 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning with a one-out walk and back-to-back two-out singles. The Bears answered in the bottom of the inning with a run on two hits. Senior Kyle Billig led off with a single through the right side of the infield and moved to second on a groundout before scoring on a single to right field by Kessinger.
The score remained 1-1 until the bottom of the sixth. Deger singled to right-center field to start the inning and Goldstick followed with a walk. Martens laid down a sacrifice bunt down the third-base line that advanced the runners to scoring position. Billig followed with a single to shallow center field to scored both Deger and Goldstick and gave the Bears a 3-1 lead before the Pioneers turned a double play to end the inning.
In the bottom of the seventh, Lowery hit a one-out single through the left side and advanced to second on a groundout. Sophomore Kyle Kozak hit a high popup that the Grinnell second baseman lost in the sun and it fell for a base hit. Lowery, who was running on the two-out contact, came around to score on the play to extend the Bears' lead to 4-1.
Junior Kunal Patel (1-1) earned his first career win on the mound for the Bears in his third start of the season. Patel allowed just one run on six hits in six innings of work, while recording four strikeouts. Freshman Brad Margolin relieved Patel in the seventh inning. He recorded two strikeouts and gave up three hits in three innings to earn his second save of the season.
Washington U. recorded hits in each of the first seven innings against Grinnell, finishing with 11 hits in the game. Billig was 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored, while Deger (2-for-3, walk, run) and Lowery (2-for-4, run) also recorded two hits each. All nine batters for the Bears reached base at least once in the game.
Bear Notebook: The Grinnell game marked the ninth game this season that Washington U. has recorded double-digit hits … Billig has now played in 144 career games for Washington U., which is tied for eighth on the Bears' all-time list … Billig's two hits against Grinnell brought his career total to 173, which is tied for eighth on the all-time leaderboard with Steve Steinbruegge (1997-2000) … Golembo has now reached based safely in all 20 games this season … Lowery had hits in both games to extend his hitting streak to 14 games.


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Tesco's profits have soared 29 per cent despite an uncertain market as the store continues its impressive turnaround.
Chief executive Dave Lewis said there was little sign of customers stockpiling ahead of Brexit and that shoppers were becoming tired with the issue.
His strategy of slashing prices and simplifying the range of products at the UK's biggest retailer looked to have paid off, with revenues up 11.2 per cent to £64bn.
Comparable sales increased 2.9 per cent, while revenues at wholesaler Booker, which Tesco acquired in 2016, jumped 11 per cent.
Mr Lewis, who took over as chief executive after Tesco uncovered a huge accounting scandal four years ago, said the company had now met the "vast majority" of its turnaround goals.
The cost-cutting at Tesco has not been painless, with up to 9,000 jobs at risk under plans announced in January.
And the company could face stiffer competition if a proposed £12bn merger between Sainsbury's and Asda gets the green light from regulators.
The biggest threat to Tesco comes from the growing appeal of the discount chains Aldi and Lidl which are rapidly attracting new shoppers throughout the UK.
To counter their rise, Tesco last year launched its own cut-price chain, Jack's.
Julie Palmer, partner at business consultancy Begbies Traynor, said: "External threats are also putting pressure on the retailer with continued uncertainty due to Brexit and the turbulent high street conditions, evidenced by its decision to cut up to 9,000 jobs by shutting the fresh food counters at 90 stores.


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Dimítris Mitropános () était un chanteur de laïko grec né le  à Trikala et mort le  à Athènes.

Biographie

Enfance et famille

Dimítris Mitropános est né à Agía Moní () à Trikala le . Il grandit sans son père qu'il n'a connu qu'à l'âge de 29 ans. Jusqu'à 16 ans, il pensait que celui-ci était décédé pendant la Guerre civile grecque, jusqu'à ce qu'une lettre lui vienne de Roumanie, où son père avait trouvé refuge. Stoppant ses études au collège, Dimítris Mitrópanos se met à travailler en tant que chanteur et vient habiter chez son oncle à Athènes en 1964.
Ce dernier, après plusieurs années passées en exil, était rentré vivre dans la maison familiale de Mitrópanos avant d'être arrêté deux ans plus tard. Il est finalement libéré en 1959 et s'installe à Athènes.

Carrière

Sa première expérience musicale est celle de la musique byzantine, chantée dans les églises orthodoxes.
À 16 ans, il rencontre Grigóris Bithikótsis qui l'emmène dans les studios Columbia où il croise  célèbre joueur de bouzouki avec qui il travaillera, le considérant comme un grand professeur et un second père.  C'est en 1965, un mois avant Bithikótsis qu'il rencontre Stelios Kazantzidis chez lui grâce à un ami de son oncle qui le connaissait. Kazantzidis, chanteur qu'il n'a cessé d'admirer.
En 1966, Mitropanos voit Míkis Theodorákis qui le prend avec lui en tournée à Thessalonique et à Chypre.

C'est en 1967 qu'il enregistre avec Zambeta, son premier 45 tour avec la célèbre chanson Θεσσαλονίκη (Thessaloníki). Il était également prévu l'enregistrement de la chanson Χαμένη Πασχαλιά (Chaméni Paschaliá), mais elle a été censurée par la dictature des colonels et ne sera finalement jamais publiée.

Un an après, il collabore avec Spyros Papavasileiou, qui lui écrit Καλοκαίρι και χειμώνες (Kalokaíri kai cheimónes), Κλαίει απόψε γειτονιά (Klaíei apópse geitoniá) ou encore Κυρία ζωή (Kyría zoí).

Avant l'arrivée de la Junte des colonels, Mitropanos ne chantait que dans l'objectif de nourrir sa famille. Par la suite, il décida d'en faire son véritable métier.

En 1969 il demande un report de son service militaire. Il l'effectue finalement en 1971, tout d'abord en formation à Larissa, puis à Alexandroupoli. En fin d'année 1971, alors qu'il est en permission pour quelques jours, Mitropanos réussit à enregistrer avec Giorgos Katsaros un de ses disques qu'il considère comme l'un des plus importants de sa carrière : Άγιος Φεβρουάριος (Ágios Fevrouários).
L'année d'après, son service terminé, avec une fois de plus Giorgos Katsaros, il publie le disque Ο δρόμος για τα Κύθηρα (O drómos gia ta Kýthira). Durant des années, de ses débuts jusqu'en 1977, il chante dans le quartier de Plaka à Athènes, qu'il considérait comme le sien et essayait de retrouver les bons moments qu'il y avait passé. Par la suite, les clubs de nuit se sont déplacés vers le rivage ce qui l'a obligé d'abandonner le quartier de Plaka pour suivre la vie nocturne là où le demandaient les amoureux de la musique « populaire » grecque et où elle était dispensée. Ces boîtes de nuit près du rivage désormais n'existent plus et ont été remplacées par des nouvelles sur la « Rue sacrée » (Ιερά οδός, Ierá odós).

Vie personnelle

Dimitris Mitropanos a été toute sa vie supporter de l'équipe de football du Pirée, Olympiakos.

Politiquement, il s'est toujours dit homme de gauche et sympathisant communiste.

Décès

Le  au matin, Dimitris Mitropanos est hospitalisé à l'hôpital « Ygeia » d'Athènes. On y constate qu'il a un œdème aigu du poumon et il est transféré dans une unité de soins intensifs. Il rend son dernier souffle à 11 heure du matin.

Son enterrement s'est fait le  au premier cimetière d'Athènes où étaient présents de nombreux amis (comme Paschalis Terzis son témoin), collaborateurs, hommes politiques, mais aussi des milliers de simples personnes l'ayant aimé durant toute sa carrière, étant considéré comme l'un des plus grands chanteurs de laïko de Grèce.

Célèbres chansons

Roza
Ta ladadika
Alimono
Panta gelastoi
Dose mou fotia
Thessaloniki
S'anazito stin Saloniki
Thalasses
Zvise to Fengari
Kyra Zoï
Gia na s'ekdikitho
Allos gia Chio travikse
Kif
San planodio tsirko

Discographie
1971 δίσκοι 45 στροφών
1970 Λαϊκή παρέλαση
1971 Δημήτρης Μητροπάνος Νο1
1972 Άγιος Φεβρουάριος
1973 Ο δρόμος για τα Κύθηρα
1974 Νεκρικοί Διάλογοι, Κυρά ζωή
1975 Σκόρπια φύλλα, Τσιμεντένια πρόσωπα
1976 Λαϊκά '76
1977 Τα παιδιά της πιάτσας, Ερωτικά λαϊκά
1978 Παράπονο
1979 14 Ζεϊμπέκικα
1980 Πορτραίτο, Λαϊκά του σήμερα
1981 Τα συναξάρια
1982 Τα λαϊκά της νύχτας
1982 Τα 14 χασάπικα
1983 Λαϊκές στιγμές
1984 Τα πικροσάββατα, Τα λαϊκά της νύχτας Νο 2, Όταν μιλούν τα τέλια, Ακόμα μια μέρα
1985 Τα νυχτέρια μας, Για τα παιδιά, 15 χρόνια Δημήτρης Μητροπάνος
1986 Τα ζημιάρικα, Αγάπη μου αγέννητη, Τ' ανάρπαχτα
1987 Ένας καινούριος άνθρωπος, 16 από τα ωραιότερα τραγούδια μου, Το δικό μας τραγούδι
1988 Καινούρια χρώματα
1989 Μια νύχτα στον παράδεισο, Εμείς οι δυο, Οι μεγαλύτερες επιτυχίες του, Πριν τελειώσει η νύχτα
1990 20 μεγάλες επιτυχίες, Εσύ λέγε με έρωτα
1991 Στα ξενυχτάδικα της αγκαλιάς σου, Μια νύχτα στο Λυκαβηττό, Πάρε αποφάσεις
1992 Η εθνική μας μοναξιά, Οι μεγάλες επιτυχίες
1993 Ο Μητροπάνος τραγουδάει Σπανό
1994 24 Ζεϊμπέκικα, Παρέα μ' έναν ήλιο
1995 Τα 45άρια του Δημήτρη Μητροπάνου
1996 30 χρόνια Δ. Μητροπάνος, τα λαϊκά μιας ζωής, ΖΟΟΜ '96, 16 χασάπικα, Τα ερωτικά, Τα πρώτα μου *τραγούδια/1967-1975, Στου αιώνα την παράγκα
1997 Ψάξε στ' όνειρό μας
1998 Τα μεγάλα λαϊκά, Του έρωτα & της φυγής
1999 Εντελβάις
2001 Στης ψυχής το παρακάτω
2003 Θα είμαι εδώ
2004 Υπάρχει και το ζεϊμπέκικο
2005 Πες μου τ' αληθινά σου
2007 Για την καρδιά ενός αγγέλου
2008 Στη Διαπασών
2009 Τα τραγούδια της ζωής μου
2011 Εδώ Είμαστε

Liens externes

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdW4l2I24xg

Naissance en avril 1948
Naissance à Trikala
Chanteur grec
Artiste de Philips Records
Artiste d'EMI Group
Décès en avril 2012
Décès à 64 ans
Personnalité inhumée au Premier cimetière d'Athènes

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By Standard Number
1910.266 - Logging operations.
Part Number Title:
Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Subpart:
1910 Subpart R
Subpart Title:
Special Industries
Logging operations.
GPO Source:
e-CFR
1910.266(a)
This paragraph contains the list of paragraphs and appendices contained in this section.
a. Table of contents
b. Scope and application
c. Definitions
d. General requirements
1. Personal protective equipment
2. First-aid kits
3. Seat belts
4. Fire extinguishers
5. Environmental conditions
6. Work areas
7. Signaling and signal equipment
8. Overhead electric lines
9. Flammable and combustible liquids
10. Explosives and blasting agents
e. Hand and portable powered tools
1. General requirements
2. Chain saws
f. Machines
2. Machine operation
3. Protective structures
4. Overhead guards
5. Machine access
6. Exhaust systems
7. Brakes
8. Guarding
g. Vehicles
h. Tree harvesting
2. Manual felling
3. Bucking and limbing
4. Chipping
5. Yarding
6. Loading and unloading
i. Training
j. Appendices
Appendix A -- Minimum First-aid Supplies
Appendix B -- Minimum First-aid Training
Appendix C -- Corresponding ISO Agreements
1910.266(b)
Scope and application.
1910.266(b)(1)
This standard establishes safety practices, means, methods and operations for all types of logging, regardless of the end use of the wood. These types of logging include, but are not limited to, pulpwood and timber harvesting and the logging of sawlogs, veneer bolts, poles, pilings and other forest products. This standard does not cover the construction or use of cable yarding systems.
This standard applies to all logging operations as defined by this section.
Hazards and working conditions not specifically addressed by this section are covered by other applicable sections of Part 1910.
1910.266(c)
Definitions applicable to this section.
"Arch." An open-framed trailer or built-up framework used to suspend the leading ends of trees or logs when they are skidded.
"Backcut (felling cut)." The final cut in a felling operation.
"Ballistic nylon." A nylon fabric of high tensile properties designed to provide protection from lacerations.
"Buck." To cut a felled tree into logs.
"Butt." The bottom of the felled part of a tree.
"Cable yarding." The movement of felled trees or logs from the area where they are felled to the landing on a system composed of a cable suspended from spars and/or towers. The trees or logs may be either dragged across the ground on the cable or carried while suspended from the cable.
"Chock." A block, often wedge shaped, which is used to prevent movement; e.g., a log from rolling, a wheel from turning.
"Choker." A sling used to encircle the end of a log for yarding. One end is passed around the load, then through a loop eye, end fitting or other device at the other end of the sling. The end that passed through the end fitting or other device is then hooked to the lifting or pulling machine.
"Danger tree." A standing tree that presents a hazard to employees due to conditions such as, but not limited to, deterioration or physical damage to the root system, trunk, stem or limbs, and the direction and lean of the tree.
"Debark." To remove bark from trees or logs.
"Deck." A stack of trees or logs.
"Designated person." An employee who has the requisite knowledge, training and experience to perform specific duties.
"Domino felling." The partial cutting of multiple trees which are left standing and then pushed over with a pusher tree.
"Fell (fall)." To cut down trees.
"Feller (faller)." An employee who fells trees.
"Grounded." The placement of a component of a machine on the ground or on a device where it is firmly supported.
"Guarded." Covered, shielded, fenced, enclosed, or otherwise protected by means of suitable enclosures, covers, casings, shields, troughs, railings, screens, mats, or platforms, or by location, to prevent injury.
"Health care provider." A health care practitioner operating with the scope of his/her license, certificate, registration or legally authorized practice.
"Landing." Any place where logs are laid after being yarded, and before transport from the work site.
"Limbing." To cut branches off felled trees.
"Lodged tree (hung tree)." A tree leaning against another tree or object which prevents it from falling to the ground.
"Log." A segment sawed or split from a felled tree, such as, but not limited to, a section, bolt, or tree length.
"Logging operations." Operations associated with felling and moving trees and logs from the stump to the point of delivery, such as, but not limited to, marking danger trees and trees/logs to be cut to length, felling, limbing, bucking, debarking, chipping, yarding, loading, unloading, storing, and transporting machines, equipment and personnel to, from and between logging sites.
"Machine." A piece of stationary or mobile equipment having a self-contained power plant, that is operated off-road and used for the movement of material. Machines include, but are not limited to, tractors, skidders, front-end loaders, scrapers, graders, bulldozers, swing yarders, log stackers, log loaders, and mechanical felling devices, such as tree shears and feller-bunchers. Machines do not include airplanes or aircraft (e.g., helicopters).
"Rated capacity." The maximum load a system, vehicle, machine or piece of equipment was designed by the manufacturer to handle.
"Root wad." The ball of a tree root and dirt that is pulled from the ground when a tree is uprooted.
"Serviceable condition." A state or ability of a tool, machine, vehicle or other device to operate as it was intended by the manufacturer to operate.
"Skidding." The yarding of trees or logs by pulling or towing them across the ground.
"Slope (grade)." The increase or decrease in altitude over a horizontal distance expressed as a percentage. For example, a change of altitude of 20 feet (6 m) over a horizontal distance of 100 feet (30 m) is expressed as a 20 percent slope.
"Snag." Any standing dead tree or portion thereof.
"Spring pole." A tree, segment of a tree, limb, or sapling which is under stress or tension due to the pressure or weight of another object.
"Tie down." Chain, cable, steel strips or fiber webbing and binders attached to a truck, trailer or other conveyance as a means to secure loads and to prevent them from shifting or moving when they are being transported.
"Undercut." A notch cut in a tree to guide the direction of the tree fall and to prevent splitting or kickback.
"Vehicle." A car, bus, truck, trailer or semi-trailer owned, leased or rented by the employer that is used for transportation of employees or movement of material.
"Winching." The winding of cable or rope onto a spool or drum.
"Yarding." The movement of logs from the place they are felled to a landing.
1910.266(d)
"General requirements."
1910.266(d)(1)
"Personal protective equipment."
1910.266(d)(1)(i)
The employer shall assure that personal protective equipment, including any personal protective equipment provided by an employee, is maintained in a serviceable condition.
1910.266(d)(1)(ii)
The employer shall assure that personal protective equipment, including any personal protective equipment provided by an employee, is inspected before initial use during each workshift. Defects or damage shall be repaired or the unserviceable personal protective equipment shall be replaced before work is commenced.
1910.266(d)(1)(iii)
The employer shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee handling wire rope wears, hand protection which provides adequate protection from puncture wounds, cuts and lacerations.
1910.266(d)(1)(iv)
The employer shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee who operates a chain saw wears leg protection constructed with cut-resistant material, such as ballistic nylon. The leg protection shall cover the full length of the thigh to the top of the boot on each leg to protect against contact with a moving chain saw. Exception: This requirement does not apply when an employee is working as a climber if the employer demonstrates that a greater hazard is posed by wearing leg protection in the particular situation, or when an employee is working from a vehicular mounted elevating and rotating work platform meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.67.
1910.266(d)(1)(v)
The employer shall assure that each employee wears foot protection, such as heavy-duty logging boots that are waterproof or water repellent, cover and provide support to the ankle. The employer shall assure that each employee who operates a chain saw wears foot protection that is constructed with cut-resistant material which will protect the employee against contact with a running chain saw. Sharp, calk-soled boots or other slip-resistant type boots may be worn where the employer demonstrates that they are necessary for the employee's job, the terrain, the timber type, and the weather conditions, provided that foot protection otherwise required by this paragraph is met.
1910.266(d)(1)(vi)
The employer shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee who works in an area where there is potential for head injury from falling or flying objects wears head protection meeting the requirements of subpart I of Part 1910.
1910.266(d)(1)(vii)
The employer shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee wears the following:
1910.266(d)(1)(vii)(A)
Eye protection meeting the requirements of subpart I of Part 1910 where there is potential for eye injury due to falling or flying objects; and
1910.266(d)(1)(vii)(B)
Face protection meeting the requirements of subpart I of Part 1910 where there is potential for facial injury such as, but not limited to, operating a chipper. Logger-type mesh screens may be worn by employees performing chain-saw operations and yarding.
Note to paragraph (d)(1)(vii): The employee does not have to wear a separate eye protection device where face protection covering both the eyes and face is worn.
"First-aid kits."
The employer shall provide first-aid kits at each work site where trees are being cut (e.g., felling, buckling, limbing), at each active landing, and on each employee transport vehicle. The number of first-aid kits and the content of each kit shall reflect the degree of isolation, the number of employees, and the hazards reasonably anticipated at the work site.
At a minimum, each first-aid kit shall contain the items listed in Appendix A at all times.
The employer also may have the number and content of first-aid kits reviewed and approved annually by a health care provider.
The employer shall maintain the contents of each first-aid kit in a serviceable condition.
"Seat belts." For each vehicle or machine (equipped with ROPS/FOPS or overhead guards), including any vehicle or machine provided by an employee, the employer shall assure:
That a seat belt is provided for each vehicle or machine operator;
That each employee uses the available seat belt while the vehicle or machine is being operated;
That each employee securely and tightly fastens the seat belt to restrain the employee within the vehicle or machine cab;
That each machine seat belt meets the requirements of the Society of Automotive Engineers Standard SAE J386, June 1985, "Operator Restraint Systems for Off-Road Work Machines", which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.
That seat belts are not removed from any vehicle or machine. The employer shall replace each seat belt which has been removed from any vehicle or machine that was equipped with seat belts at the time of manufacture; and
That each seat belt is maintained in a serviceable condition.
"Fire extinguishers." The employer shall provide and maintain portable fire extinguishers on each machine and vehicle in accordance with the requirements of subpart L of Part 1910.
"Environmental conditions." All work shall terminate and each employee shall move to a place of safety when environmental conditions, such as but not limited to, electrical storms, strong winds which may affect the fall of a tree, heavy rain or snow, extreme cold, dense fog, fires, mudslides, and darkness, create a hazard for the employee in the performance of the job.
"Work areas."
Employees shall be spaced and the duties of each employee shall be organized so the actions of one employee will not create a hazard for any other employee.
Work areas shall be assigned so that trees cannot fall into an adjacent occupied work area. The distance between adjacent occupied work areas shall be at least two tree lengths of the trees being felled. The distance between adjacent occupied work areas shall reflect the degree of slope, the density of the growth, the height of the trees, the soil structure and other hazards reasonably anticipated at that work site. A distance of greater than two tree lengths shall be maintained between adjacent occupied work areas on any slope where rolling or sliding of trees or logs is reasonably foreseeable.
Each employee performing a logging operation at a logging work site shall work in a position or location that is within visual or audible contact with another employee.
The employer shall account for each employee at the end of each workshift.
"Signaling and signal equipment."
Hand signals or audible contact, such as but not limited to, whistles, horns, or radios, shall be utilized whenever noise, distance, restricted visibility, or other factors prevent clear understanding of normal voice communications between employees.
Engine noise, such as from a chain saw, is not an acceptable means of signaling. Other locally and regionally recognized signals may be used.
Only a designated person shall give signals, except in an emergency.
"Overhead electric lines."
Logging operations near overhead electric lines shall be done in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3).
The employer shall notify the power company immediately if a felled tree makes contact with any power line. Each employee shall remain clear of the area until the power company advises that there are no electrical hazards.
"Flammable and combustible liquids."
Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored, handled, transported, and used in accordance with the requirements of subpart H of Part 1910.
Flammable and combustible liquids shall not be transported in the driver compartment or in any passenger-occupied area of a machine or vehicle.
Each machine, vehicle and portable powered tool shall be shut off during fueling. Diesel-powered machines and vehicles may be fueled while they are at idle, provided that continued operation is intended and that the employer follows safe fueling and operating procedures.
Flammable and combustible liquids, including chain-saw and diesel fuel, may be used to start a fire, provided the employer assures that in the particular situation its use does not create a hazard for an employee.
1910.266(d)(10)
"Explosives and blasting agents."
1910.266(d)(10)(i)
Explosives and blasting agents shall be stored, handled, transported, and used in accordance with the requirements of subpart H of part 1910.
1910.266(d)(10)(ii)
Only a designated person shall handle or use explosives and blasting agents.
1910.266(d)(10)(iii)
Explosives and blasting agents shall not be transported in the driver compartment or in any passenger-occupied area of a machine or vehicle.
1910.266(e)
"Hand and portable powered tools."
1910.266(e)(1)
1910.266(e)(1)(i)
The employer shall assure that each hand and portable powered tool, including any tool provided by an employee, is maintained in serviceable condition.
1910.266(e)(1)(ii)
The employer shall assure that each tool, including any tool provided by an employee, is inspected before initial use during each workshift. At a minimum, the inspection shall include the following:
1910.266(e)(1)(ii)(A)
Handles and guards, to assure that they are sound, tight-fitting, properly shaped, free of splinters and sharp edges, and in place;
1910.266(e)(1)(ii)(B)
Controls, to assure proper function;
1910.266(e)(1)(ii)(C)
Chain-saw chains, to assure proper adjustment;
1910.266(e)(1)(ii)(D)
Chain-saw mufflers, to assure that they are operational and in place;
1910.266(e)(1)(ii)(E)
Chain brakes and nose shielding devices, to assure that they are in place and function properly;
1910.266(e)(1)(ii)(F)
Heads of shock, impact-driven and driving tools, to assure that there is no mushrooming;
1910.266(e)(1)(ii)(G)
Cutting edges, to assure that they are sharp and properly shaped; and
1910.266(e)(1)(ii)(H)
All other safety devices, to assure that they are in place and function properly.
1910.266(e)(1)(iii)
The employer shall assure that each tool is used only for purposes for which it has been designed.
1910.266(e)(1)(iv)
When the head of any shock, impact-driven or driving tool begins to chip, it shall be repaired or removed from service.
1910.266(e)(1)(v)
The cutting edge of each tool shall be sharpened in accordance with manufacturer's specifications whenever it becomes dull during the workshift.
1910.266(e)(1)(vi)
Each tool shall be stored in the provided location when not being used at a work site.
1910.266(e)(1)(vii)
Racks, boxes, holsters or other means shall be provided, arranged and used for the transportation of tools so that a hazard is not created for any vehicle operator or passenger.
"Chain saws."
Each chain saw placed into initial service after the effective date of this section shall be equipped with a chain brake and shall otherwise meet the requirements of the ANSI B175.1-1991 "Safety Requirements for Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws", which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6. Each chain saw placed into service before the effective date of this section shall be equipped with a protective device that minimizes chain-saw kickback. No chain-saw kickback device shall be removed or otherwise disabled.
Each gasoline-powered chain saw shall be equipped with a continuous pressure throttle control system which will stop the chain when pressure on the throttle is released.
The chain saw shall be operated and adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
The chain saw shall be fueled at least 10 feet (3 m) from any open flame or other source of ignition.
The chain saw shall be started at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling area.
The chain saw shall be started on the ground or where otherwise firmly supported. Drop starting a chain saw is prohibited.
The chain saw shall be started with the chain brake engaged.
1910.266(e)(2)(viii)
The chain saw shall be held with the thumbs and fingers of both hands encircling the handles during operation unless the employer demonstrates that a greater hazard is posed by keeping both hands on the chain saw in that particular situation.
1910.266(e)(2)(ix)
The chain-saw operator shall be certain of footing before starting to cut. The chain saw shall not be used in a position or at a distance that could cause the operator to become off-balance, to have insecure footing, or to relinquish a firm grip on the saw.
1910.266(e)(2)(x)
Prior to felling any tree, the chain-saw operator shall clear away brush or other potential obstacles which might interfere with cutting the tree or using the retreat path.
1910.266(e)(2)(xi)
The chain saw shall not be used to cut directly overhead.
1910.266(e)(2)(xii)
The chain saw shall be carried in a manner that will prevent operator contact with the cutting chain and muffler.
1910.266(e)(2)(xiii)
The chain saw shall be shut off or the throttle released before the feller starts his retreat.
1910.266(e)(2)(xiv)
The chain saw shall be shut down or the chain brake shall be engaged whenever a saw is carried further than 50 feet (15.2 m). The chain saw shall be shut down or the chain brake shall be engaged when a saw is carried less than 50 feet if conditions such as, but not limited to, the terrain, underbrush and slippery surfaces, may create a hazard for an employee.
1910.266(f)
"Machines."
1910.266(f)(1)
1910.266(f)(1)(i)
The employer shall assure that each machine, including any machine provided by an employee, is maintained in serviceable condition.
1910.266(f)(1)(ii)
The employer shall assure that each machine, including any machine provided by an employee, is inspected before initial use during each workshift. Defects or damage shall be repaired or the unserviceable machine shall be replaced before work is commenced.
1910.266(f)(1)(iii)
The employer shall assure that operating and maintenance instructions are available on the machine or in the area where the machine is being operated. Each machine operator and maintenance employee shall comply with the operating and maintenance instructions.
"Machine operation."
The machine shall be started and operated only by a designated person.
Stationary logging machines and their components shall be anchored or otherwise stabilized to prevent movement during operation.
The rated capacity of any machine shall not be exceeded.
1910.266(f)(2)(iv)
To maintain stability, the machine must be operated within the limitations imposed by the manufacturer as described in the operating and maintenance instructions for that machine. on any slope which is greater than the maximum slope recommended by the manufacturer.
1910.266(f)(2)(v)
Before starting or moving any machine, the operator shall determine that no employee is in the path of the machine.
1910.266(f)(2)(vi)
The machine shall be operated only from the operator's station or as otherwise recommended by the manufacturer.
1910.266(f)(2)(vii)
The machine shall be operated at such a distance from employees and other machines such that operation will not create a hazard for an employee.
1910.266(f)(2)(viii)
No employee other than the operator shall ride on any mobile machine unless seating, seat belts and other protection equivalent to that provided for the operator are provided.
1910.266(f)(2)(ix)
No employee shall ride on any load.
1910.266(f)(2)(x)
Before the operator leaves the operator's station of a machine, it shall be secured as follows:
1910.266(f)(2)(x)(A)
The parking brake or brake locks shall be applied;
1910.266(f)(2)(x)(B)
The transmission shall be placed in the manufacturer's specified park position; and
1910.266(f)(2)(x)(C)
Each moving element shall as, but not limited to blades, buckets, saws and shears, shall be lowered to the ground or otherwise secured.
1910.266(f)(2)(xi)
If a hydraulic or pneumatic storage device can move the moving elements such as, but not limited to, blades, buckets, saws and shears, after the machine is shut down, the pressure or stored energy from the element shall be discharged as specified by the manufacturer.
1910.266(f)(2)(xii)
The rated capacity of any vehicle transporting a machine shall not be exceeded.
1910.266(f)(2)(xiii)
The machine shall be loaded, secured and unloaded so that it will not create a hazard for any employee.
"Protective structures."
Each tractor, skidder, swing yarder, log stacker, log loader and mechanical felling device, such as tree shears or feller-buncher, placed into initial service after February 9, 1995, shall be equipped with falling object protective structure (FOPS) and/or rollover protective structure (ROPS). The employer shall replace FOPS or ROPS which have been removed from any machine. Exception: This requirement does not apply to machines which are capable of 360 degree rotation.
1910.266(f)(3)(ii)(A)
ROPS shall be tested, installed, and maintained in serviceable condition.
1910.266(f)(3)(ii)(B)
Each machine manufactured after August 1, 1996, shall have ROPS tested, installed, and maintained in accordance with the Society of Automotive Engineers SAE J1040, April 1988, "Performance Criteria for Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry, and Mining Machines", which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.
FOPS shall be installed, tested and maintained in accordance with the Society of Automotive Engineers SAE J231, January 1981, "Minimum Performance Criteria for Falling Object Protective Structures (FOPS)", which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.
ROPS and FOPS shall meet the requirements of the Society of Automotive Engineers SAE J397, April 1988, "Deflection Limiting Volume-ROPS/FOPS Laboratory Evaluation", which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.
Each protective structure shall be of a size that does not impede the operator's normal movements.
The overhead covering of each cab shall be of solid material and shall extend over the entire canopy.
Each machine manufactured after August 1, 1996, shall have a cab that is fully enclosed with mesh material with openings no greater than 2 inches (5.08 cm) at its least dimension. The cab may be enclosed with other material(s) where the employer demonstrates such material(s) provides equivalent protection and visibility. Exception: Equivalent visibility is not required for the lower portion of the cab where there are control panels or similar obstructions in the cab, or where visibility is not necessary for safe operation of the machine.
Each machine manufactured on or before August 1, 1996 shall have a cab which meets the requirements specified in paragraph (f)(3)(vii) or a protective canopy for the operator which meets the following requirements:
1910.266(f)(3)(viii)(A)
The protective canopy shall be constructed to protect the operator from injury due to falling trees, limbs, saplings or branches which might enter the compartment side areas and from snapping winch lines or other objects;
1910.266(f)(3)(viii)(B)
The lower portion of the cab shall be fully enclosed with solid material, except at entrances, to prevent the operator from being injured from obstacles entering the cab;
1910.266(f)(3)(viii)(C)
The upper rear portion of the cab shall be fully enclosed with open mesh material with openings of such size as to reject the entrance of an object larger than 2 inches in diameter. It shall provide maximum rearward visibility; and
1910.266(f)(3)(viii)(D)
Open mesh shall be extended forward as far as possible from the rear corners of the cab sides so as to give the maximum protection against obstacles, branches, etc., entering the cab area.
The enclosure of the upper portion of each cab shall allow maximum visibility.
When transparent material is used to enclose the upper portion of the cab, it shall be made of safety glass or other material that the employer demonstrates provides equivalent protection and visibility.
Transparent material shall be kept clean to assure operator visibility.
Transparent material that may create a hazard for the operator, such as but not limited to, cracked, broken or scratched safety glass, shall be replaced.
Deflectors shall be installed in front of each cab to deflect whipping saplings and branches. Deflectors shall be located so as not to impede visibility and access to the cab.
1910.266(f)(3)(xiv)
The height of each cab entrance shall be at least 52 inches (1.3 meters) from the floor of the cab.
1910.266(f)(3)(xv)
Each machine operated near cable yarding operations shall be equipped with sheds or roofs of sufficient strength to provide protection from breaking lines.
"Overhead guards." Each forklift shall be equipped with an overhead guard meeting the requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME B56.6-1992 (with addenda), "Safety Standard for Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks", which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.
"Machine access."
Machine access systems, meeting the specifications of the Society of Automotive Engineers, SAE J185, June 1988, "Recommended Practice for Access Systems for Off-Road Machines'," which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6, shall be provided for each machine where the operator or any other employee must climb onto the machine to enter the cab or to perform maintenance.
Each machine cab shall have a second means of egress.
Walking and working surfaces of each machine and machine work station shall have a slip resistant surface to assure safe footing.
The walking and working surface of each machine shall be kept free of waste, debris and any other material which might result in fire, slipping, or falling.
"Exhaust systems."
The exhaust pipes on each machine shall be located so exhaust gases are directed away from the operator.
The exhaust pipes on each machine shall be mounted or guarded to protect each employee from accidental contact.
The exhaust pipes shall be equipped with spark arresters. Engines equipped with turbochargers do not require spark arresters.
Each machine muffler provided by the manufacturer, or their equivalent, shall be in place at all times the machine is in operation.
"Brakes."
Service brakes shall be sufficient to stop and hold each machine and its rated load capacity on the slopes over which it is being operated.
Each machine placed into initial service on or after September 8, 1995 shall also be equipped with: back-up or secondary brakes that are capable of stopping the machine regardless of the direction of travel or whether the engine is running; and parking brakes that are capable of continuously holding a stopped machine stationary.
"Guarding."
Each machine shall be equipped with guarding to protect employees from exposed moving elements, such as but not limited to, shafts, pulleys, belts on conveyors, and gears, in accordance with the requirements of subpart O of part 1910.
Each machine used for debarking, limbing and chipping shall be equipped with guarding to protect employees from flying wood chunks, logs, chips, bark, limbs and other material in accordance with the requirements of subpart O of part 1910.
The guarding on each machine shall be in place at all times the machine is in operation.
1910.266(g)
"Vehicles."
1910.266(g)(1)
The employer shall assure that each vehicle used to perform any logging operation is maintained in serviceable condition.
The employer shall assure that each vehicle used to perform any logging operation is inspected before initial use during each workshift. Defects or damage shall be repaired or the unserviceable vehicle shall be replaced before work is commenced.
The employer shall assure that operating and maintenance instructions are available in each vehicle. Each vehicle operator and maintenance employee shall comply with the operating and maintenance instructions.
The employer shall assure that each vehicle operator has a valid operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated.
Mounting steps and handholds shall be provided for each vehicle wherever it is necessary to prevent an employee from being injured when entering or leaving the vehicle.
The seats of each vehicle shall be securely fastened.
The requirements of paragraphs (f)(2)(iii), (f)(2)(v), (f)(2)(vii), (f)(2)(x), (f)(2)(xiii), and (f)(7) of this section shall also apply to each vehicle used to transport any employee off public roads or to perform any logging operation, including any vehicle provided by an employee.
1910.266(h)
"Tree harvesting."
1910.266(h)(1)
1910.266(h)(1)(i)
Trees shall not be felled in a manner that may create a hazard for an employee, such as but not limited to, striking a rope, cable, power line, or machine.
1910.266(h)(1)(ii)
The immediate supervisor shall be consulted when unfamiliar or unusually hazardous conditions necessitate the supervisor's approval before cutting is commenced.
1910.266(h)(1)(iii)
While manual felling is in progress, no yarding machine shall be operated within two tree lengths of trees being manually felled. Exception: This provision does not apply to yarding machines performing tree pulling operations.
1910.266(h)(1)(iv)
No employee shall approach a feller closer than two tree lengths of trees being felled until the feller has acknowledged that it is safe to do so, unless the employer demonstrates that a team of employees is necessary to manually fell a particular tree.
1910.266(h)(1)(v)
No employee shall approach a mechanical felling operation closer than two tree lengths of the trees being felled until the machine operator has acknowledged that it is safe to do so.
1910.266(h)(1)(vi)
Each danger tree shall be felled, removed or avoided. Each danger tree, including lodged trees and snags, shall be felled or removed using mechanical or other techniques that minimize employee exposure before work is commenced in the area of the danger tree. If the danger tree is not felled or removed, it shall be marked and no work shall be conducted within two tree lengths of the danger tree unless the employer demonstrates that a shorter distance will not create a hazard for an employee.
1910.266(h)(1)(vii)
Each danger tree shall be carefully checked for signs of loose bark, broken branches and limbs or other damage before they are felled or removed. Accessible loose bark and other damage that may create a hazard for an employee shall be removed or held in place before felling or removing the tree.
1910.266(h)(1)(viii)
Felling on any slope where rolling or sliding of trees or logs is reasonably foreseeable shall be done uphill from, or on the same level as, previously felled trees.
1910.266(h)(1)(ix)
Domino felling of trees is prohibited.
Note to paragraph (h)(1)(ix): The definition of domino felling does not include the felling of a single danger tree by felling another single tree into it.
"Manual felling."
Before felling is started, the feller shall plan and clear a retreat path. The retreat path shall extend diagonally away from the expected felling line unless the employer demonstrates that such a retreat path poses a greater hazard than an alternate path. Once the backcut has been made the feller shall immediately move a safe distance away from the tree on the retreat path.
Before each tree is felled, conditions such as, but not limited to, snow and ice accumulation, the wind, the lean of tree, dead limbs, and the location of other trees, shall be evaluated by the feller and precautions taken so a hazard is not created for an employee.
Each tree shall be checked for accumulations of snow and ice. Accumulations of snow and ice that may create a hazard for an employee shall be removed before felling is commenced in the area or the area shall be avoided.
When a spring pole or other tree under stress is cut, no employee other than the feller shall be closer than two trees lengths when the stress is released.
An undercut shall be made in each tree being felled unless the employer demonstrates that felling the particular tree without an undercut will not create a hazard for an employee. The undercut shall be of a size so the tree will not split and will fall in the intended direction.
A backcut shall be made in each tree being felled. The backcut shall leave sufficient hinge wood to hold the tree to the stump during most of its fall so that the hinge is able to guide the tree's fall in the intended direction.
The backcut shall be above the level of the horizontal facecut in order to provide an adequate platform to prevent kickback. Exception: The backcut may be at or below the horizontal facecut in tree pulling operations.
Note to paragraph (h)(2)(vii):This requirement does not apply to open face felling where two angled facecuts rather than a horizontal facecut are used.
"Limbing and bucking."
Limbing and bucking on any slope where rolling or sliding of trees or logs is reasonably foreseeable shall be done on the uphill side of each tree or log.
Before bucking or limbing wind-thrown trees, precautions shall be taken to prevent the root wad, butt or logs from striking an employee. These precautions include, but are not limited to, chocking or moving the tree to a stable position.
"Chipping (in-woods locations)."
Chipper access covers or doors shall not be opened until the drum or disc is at a complete stop.
Infeed and discharge ports shall be guarded to prevent contact with the disc, knives, or blower blades.
The chipper shall be shut down and locked out in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.147 when an employee performs any servicing or maintenance.
Detached trailer chippers shall be chocked during usage on any slope where rolling or sliding of the chipper is reasonably foreseeable.
"Yarding."
No log shall be moved until each employee is in the clear.
Each choker shall be hooked and unhooked from the uphill side or end of the log, unless the employer demonstrates that is it not feasible in the particular situation to hook or unhook the choker from the uphill side. Where the choker is hooked or unhooked from the downhill side or end of the log, the log shall be securely chocked to prevent rolling, sliding or swinging.
Each choker shall be positioned near the end of the log or tree length.
Each machine shall be positioned during winching so the machine and winch are operated within their design limits.
No yarding line shall be moved unless the yarding machine operator has clearly received and understood the signal to do so. When in doubt, the yarding machine operator shall repeat the signal and wait for a confirming signal before moving any line.
No load shall exceed the rated capacity of the pallet, trailer, or other carrier.
Towed equipment, such as but not limited to, skid pans, pallets, arches, and trailers, shall be attached to each machine or vehicle in such a manner as to allow a full 90 degree turn; to prevent overrunning of the towing machine or vehicle; and to assure that the operator is always in control of the towed equipment.
The yarding machine or vehicle, including its load, shall be operated with safe clearance from all obstructions that may create a hazard for an employee.
Each yarded tree shall be placed in a location that does not create a hazard for an employee and an orderly manner so that the trees are stable before bucking or limbing is commenced.
"Loading and unloading."
The transport vehicle shall be positioned to provide working clearance between the vehicle and the deck.
Only the loading or unloading machine operator and other personnel the employer demonstrates are essential shall be in the loading or unloading work area during this operation.
No transport vehicle operator shall remain in the cab during loading and unloading if the logs are carried or moved over the truck cab, unless the employer demonstrates that it is necessary for the operator to do so. Where the transport vehicle operator remains in the cab, the employer shall provide operator protection, such as but not limited to, reinforcement of the cab.
Each log shall be placed on a transport vehicle in an orderly manner and tightly secured.
The load shall be positioned to prevent slippage or loss during handling and transport.
Each stake and chock which is used to trip loads shall be so constructed that the tripping mechanism is activated on the side opposite the release of the load.
Each tie down shall be left in place over the peak log to secure all logs until the unloading lines or other protection the employer demonstrates is equivalent has been put in place. A stake of sufficient strength to withstand the forces of shifting or moving logs, shall be considered equivalent protection provided that the logs are not loaded higher than the stake.
Each tie down shall be released only from the side on which the unloading machine operates, except as follows:
1910.266(h)(6)(viii)(A)
When the tie down is released by a remote control device; and
1910.266(h)(6)(viii)(B)
When the employee making the release is protected by racks, stanchions or other protection the employer demonstrates is capable of withstanding the force of the logs.
"Transport." The transport vehicle operator shall assure that each tie down is tight before transporting the load. While enroute, the operator shall check and tighten the tie downs whenever there is reason to believe that the tie downs have loosened or the load has shifted.
"Storage." Each deck shall be constructed and located so it is stable and provides each employee with enough room to safely move and work in the area.
1910.266(i)
"Training."
1910.266(i)(1)
The employer shall provide training for each employee, including supervisors, at no cost to the employee.
"Frequency." Training shall be provided as follows:
1910.266(i)(2)(i)
As soon as possible but not later than the effective date of this section for initial training for each current and new employee;
1910.266(i)(2)(ii)
Prior to initial assignment for each new employee;
1910.266(i)(2)(iii)
Whenever the employee is assigned new work tasks, tools, equipment, machines or vehicles; and
1910.266(i)(2)(iv)
Whenever an employee demonstrates unsafe job performance.
"Content." At a minimum, training shall consist of the following elements:
Safe performance of assigned work tasks;
Safe use, operation and maintenance of tools, machines and vehicles the employee uses or operates, including emphasis on understanding and following the manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions, warnings and precautions;
Recognition of safety and health hazards associated with the employee's specific work tasks, including the use of measures and work practices to prevent or control those hazards;
Recognition, prevention and control of other safety and health hazards in the logging industry;
1910.266(i)(3)(v)
Procedures, practices and requirements of the employer's work site; and
1910.266(i)(3)(vi)
The requirements of this standard.
Training of an employee due to unsafe job performance, or assignment of new work tasks, tools, equipment, machines, or vehicles; may be limited to those elements in paragraph (i)(3) of this section which are relevant to the circumstances giving rise to the need for training.
"Portability of training."
Each current employee who has received training in the particular elements specified in paragraph (i)(3) of this section shall not be required to be retrained in those elements.
Each new employee who has received training in the particular elements specified in paragraph (i)(3) of this section shall not be required to be retrained in those elements prior to initial assignment.
The employer shall train each current and new employee in those elements for which the employee has not received training.
The employer is responsible for ensuring that each current and new employee can properly and safely perform the work tasks and operate the tools, equipment, machines, and vehicles used in their job.
Each new employee and each employee who is required to be trained as specified in paragraph (i)(2) of this section, shall work under the close supervision of a designated person until the employee demonstrates to the employer the ability to safely perform their new duties independently.
"First-aid training."
The employer shall assure that each employee, including supervisors, receives or has received first-aid and CPR training meeting at least the requirements specified in Appendix B.
The employer shall assure that each employee's first-aid and CPR training and/or certificate of training remain current.
All training shall be conducted by a designated person.
The employer shall assure that all training required by this section is presented in a manner that the employee is able to understand. The employer shall assure that all training materials used are appropriate in content and vocabulary to the educational level, literacy, and language skills of the employees being trained.
1910.266(i)(10)
"Certification of training."
1910.266(i)(10)(i)
The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (i) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer. If the employer relies on training conducted prior to the employee's hiring or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate.
1910.266(i)(10)(ii)
The most recent training certification shall be maintained.
"Safety and health meetings." The employer shall hold safety and health meetings as necessary and at least each month for each employee. Safety and health meetings may be conducted individually, in crew meetings, in larger groups, or as part of other staff meetings.
1910.266(j)
"Appendices." Appendices A and B of this section are mandatory. The information contained in Appendix C of this section is informational and is not intended to create any additional obligations not otherwise imposed or to detract from existing regulations.
Note: The note added at the bottom of this standard 1910.266 in the Federal Register of August 9, 1995, has been superseded by the corrections made in the Federal Register of September 8, 1995.
[59 FR 51672, Oct. 12, 1994; 60 FR 7447, Feb. 8, 1995; 60 FR 40457, Aug. 9, 1995; 60 FR 47022, Sept. 8, 1995; 61 FR 9227, March 7, 1996; 71 FR 16673, April 3, 2006; 79 FR 37190, Jul. 1, 2014]


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Thomas Smelt (1820 – 1893) was an English first-class cricketer.

Born at Manchester in 1820, Smelt made two appearances in first-class cricket for Manchester, playing against Sheffield at Hyde Park in 1848 and the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's in 1852. He was by profession a commissioning agent.

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1820 births
1893 deaths
Cricketers from Manchester
English cricketers
Manchester Cricket Club cricketers


Many letters look similar but are distinguished from one another by dots (i'jām) above or below their central part (rasm).
As with other abjads, such as the Hebrew alphabet, scribes later devised means of indicating vowel sounds by separate vowel points. Adaptations of the Arabic script for other languages added and removed some letters, as for Kurdish, Persian, Ottoman Turkish, Sindhi, Urdu, Malay, Pashto, Arwi and Malayalam (Arabi Malayalam), all of which have additional letters as shown below.
There are no distinct upper and lower case letter forms.
Other ranges are for compatibility to older standards and contain other ligatures, which are optional.
Note: Unicode also has in its Presentation Form B FExx range a code for this ligature.
The diacritic only appears where the consonant at the end of one syllable is identical to the initial consonant of the following syllable.
(The generic term for such diacritical signs is ḥarakāt).
All Arabic vowels, long and short, follow a consonant; in Arabic, words like "Ali" or "alif", for example, start with a consonant: 'Aliyy, alif.
In the fully vocalized Arabic text found in texts such as Quran, a long ā following a consonant other than a hamzah is written with a short a sign (fatḥah) on the consonant plus an alif after it; long ī is written as a sign for short i (kasrah) plus a yā'; and long ū as a sign for short u (ḍammah) plus a wāw. Long ā following a hamzah may be represented by an alif maddah or by a free hamzah followed by an alif.
However, in the education system and particularly in classes on Arabic grammar these vowels are used since they are crucial to the grammar.
An Arabic sentence can have a completely different meaning by a subtle change of the vowels.
The only ligature within the primary range of Arabic script in Unicode (U 06xx) is lām alif.


Hasan then went into the low brick building to pick up a military training schedule for his cousin, who was going to carry out the attack later wearing his cousin's uniform and carrying AK-47s and grenades, prosecutors said. If all went according to plan, the body count could reach 150.
In other messages, Hasan said his knowledge of the U.S. military and American psychology would prove helpful in terrorizing Americans, prosecutors contend.
"If we can break their spirits, we will win," he said, according to the complaint.
He allegedly spoke admiringly of the terrorist attack in Paris on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.
"Honestly, we would love to do something like the brother in Paris did," he allegedly wrote.
Both men face a count of conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, the Islamic State. The conspiracy includes their alleged terrorist plots in the U.S. A conviction carries a maximum 15-year prison sentence.
By the way, that's the same charge that Ali al-Marri was charged and convicted of back in 2009. He got about eight years which actually translated out closer to 15 years by the time you factored in all his time already spent in custody awaiting trial.
I asked Lee Smith, an attorney with the law firm of Hindsaw & Culbertson, to weigh in on the Times Square mess. Why you ask? Well, he was one of the attorneys who represented al-Marri when he was here in 2003 and then again in 2009. Lee, whom I have known for years, is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and specializes in white-collar crime. So I figured given my post the other day about comparing al-Marri to Faisal Shahazad needed something more than just my thoughts on the matter. Lee was kind enough to share his thoughts. So take a read, check it out.
The arrest of the would-be Times Square car bomber, Faisal Shahazad, perhaps signifies the turning of a corner in the public perception of how the United States Government should be treating terrorist suspects. As you may recall, there was consternation in some quarters after the suspected Christmas Day underwear bomber, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, was read his Miranda rights after being arrested. Some were outraged that Abdulmutallab would be given the right to a lawyer and the right to remain silent. The same level of concern is less shrill in regard to the Times Square bomber. Reaction suggests a consensus that the criminal justice system largely worked in this case. The suspect was promptly apprehended and charged with specific criminal violations. He has, it seems, chosen to cooperate, as many criminal defendants do. Shahazad will have the same rights as every other person charged with crimes by the Government.
This is all in marked contrast to the treatment received by Ali Saleh Kahlah Al-Marri, whom I represented when he was declared an enemy combatant in 2003 and then again when he was "undeclared" one in 2009. Al-Marri, a lawful resident alien in Peoria at the time of his arrest in 2001, was initially charged with fraud and placed in the criminal justice system, despite the Government's suspicions that he may have had some association with Al-Qaeda. When the Government determined that those suspicions had at least some basis, President Bush labeled him an enemy combatant, stripping him of all legal rights provided by the Constitution and courts and plunging him into a hellish purgatory where he resided for the next six years.
During that period he was gradually allowed a few legal rights and his conditions slowly improved. He remained, however, the living embodiment of the still unresolved question: Can our government take away all rights, human and legal, from a person arrested, like the right to see the evidence against you, the right to be tried by a jury, the right to write letters and make phone calls to family, the right to confer with a lawyer. That question, which goes to the bedrock of the relationship between a state and its citizens or residents, is still unresolved. The Obama Justice Department elected to transfer Al-Marri back to the criminal justice system shortly before the Supreme Court was to hear Al-Marri's case.
The question therefore remains unanswered, and it should concern every American. Although we now concern ourselves with the rights of terrorist suspects, hardly a sympathetic group, it is a short step from there to restricting the rights of suspects charged with heinous crimes like child molestation and drug dealing. And then comes the sad day when we're told that the security of the state requires that no one suspected of a crime has these rights.
That's why reading Miranda rights and granting the full array of Constitutional rights to people who are intent on killing my fellow Americans and me doesn't worry me. It makes me feel safer, as well as proudly hopeful that my country may live up to the commitments its founders made, no matter how difficult they sometimes seem.
Qatari diplomat was on his way to see al-Marri . . .
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Qatari diplomat was on his way to an official visit with an imprisoned al-Qaida sleeper agent when he touched off a bomb scare by slipping into an airline bathroom for a smoke, officials said Thursday as the diplomat prepared to leave the U.S.
The diplomat, Mohammed Al-Madadi, was going to pay a consular visit to the prisoner, said Alison Bradley, a public relations executive hired to speak for the Qatari Embassy, and a State Department official.
The prisoner, Ali Al-Marri, a citizen of Qatar, is serving eight years after pleading guilty last year to conspiring to support terrorism. Al-Marri was arrested after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, accused of being a sleeper agent researching poisonous gasses and plotting a cyberattack.
Consular officials frequently visit foreigners held in the United States to make sure they are being treated well.
Bradley said Qatari diplomats have made multiple visits to Al-Marri in prison since he pleaded guilty. The right to such visits is guaranteed by international agreements, and the U.S. Bureau of Prisons had approved this visit by Al-Madadi in advance, Bradley added.
There's more and of course, the real question has to be asked. What the hell was he thinking? He knew better than to smoke on a plane or mouth off to people. Was he having a bad day or was this a nic fit? Either way, wasn't the best use of judgment, let's just say. The diplomat has immunity so he wouldn't get charged but he'll probably be sent home. Such is normal when you screw up royally.
Author Andy KravetzPosted on April 8, 2010 May 6, 2010 Categories Al-MarriLeave a comment on Qatari diplomat was on his way to see al-Marri . . .


Johnson is currently a senior at Huron High School. He's played trombone since picking it up in the 5th grade. He's currently in Huron's symphony band and jazz (big) band. He's also played in Huron's Symphony Orchestra, the pit for Huron's production of The Pajama Game, the Ann Arbor Trombone Choir, and a couple small student groups. One of the facets of trombone he finds most interesting is the diversity of musical genres that call upon the trombone- whether it be classical, jazz, latin, or R&B- and the techniques that can be learned from each. He's grateful for the teachers who have helped accelerate his learning. Johnson wants to share what he's learned hitherto through PPL so that he can share the enjoyment he's gotten from trombone with other people.
Outside of PPL, Johnson runs Cross Country and hurdles in Track. He is also always up for a game of Ultimate Frisbee. He has also loved to read since he was little; some recommended books include: Slaughterhouse-Five, 1984, Animal Farm, Player Piano, Ficciones, A Beautiful Mind, The adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Twenty-thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and Journey to the Center of the Earth. Although he doesn't know what he wants to study in college yet, Johnson has a focus towards STEM.


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High court reviews ban on sales of violent games to kids
April 26, 2010 Jayson Peters312
The U.S. Supreme Court is taking up the case of a challenge to California's ban on the sale or rental of violent video games to minors.
The law, which was passed in 2005 but has so far been prevented from taking effect, would fine retailers up to $1,000 for each instance in which they sell such titles to anyone younger than 18 and created strict labeling requirements for game manufacturers.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled it unconstitutional on free speech grounds — which is interesting, as The Associated Press reports, because the high court just last week cited similar concerns in voting overwhelmingly to strike down a federal ban on videos depicting animal cruelty.
The California video game law was based on studies linking violent games to aggression, antisocial behavior and desensitization to violence. That courts have rejected such a ban before shows that such evidence isn't regarded as proof of a connection between playing and doing. Now the Supreme Court has a chance to address this issue on a national stage, and we will be watching closely as the case unfolds again.
Ultimately, who is responsible for keeping mature content out of the hands of our children?
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Zim livestock trading goes online
Image By Alfonce Mbizwo
Oct. 25, 2012, 1:29 p.m.
Allister Banks
By Alfonce Mbizwo, Harare, Zimbabwe
Zimbabweans can now buy and sell cattle online; thanks to the Remote Livestock Marketing System - Zimbabwe's first online marketing system for livestock.
The portal founder, Allister Banks, told BizTechAfrica that his portal had opened opportunities for farmers while bringing efficiencies to an industry that has relied more on live auctions over the years.
"I have over 20 years' experience in the livestock marketing industry and I know that I am up against a hundred years of tradition. The industry has relied on live cattle auctions but we are saying that does not have to be the case anymore, thanks to improvements in technology," he said.
"In particular, the growth and improvements in mobile technology have made it possible to conduct such sales without the need for the buyer to physically to an auction or farm."
Until now, buyers have had to attend the auction to bid, and then transport their cattle all the way back to their farm or abattoir. The logistics of having all the cattle and all the people in the same place at the same time often presents challenges, he says, especially in recent times as more small-scale farmers enter the industry.
"We have brought efficiency to the whole system. A farmer can put up their cattle for sale on the website through a cellphone. We send our assessor who will look at the cattle and we put the pictures and other relevant data on the website and the bidding starts."
"Once a deal has been agreed, payment is made through mobile payment systems. The buyer will only collect the cattle once the transaction is complete," said Banks.
Through the system, he said, he has sold between 2 500 and 3 000 cattle since he launched the service in March this year. Small livestock such as pigs, goats and sheep have also been sold via the system.
Using the power of the internet, RLMS's reach has transcended borders, with buyers from as far as Ireland, Sweden, South Africa, Angola and Botswana.
In Zimbabwe, the company has mainly serviced the Mashonaland hinterland, but Banks says he has plans to increase the reach to other areas and the cattle rich south of the country.
"I am working on some pilot schemes in areas that have small-scale farmers," he said.
RLMS won this year's Jumpstart Challenge and prizes totalling USD10 000, which pleased Banks.
"Jumpstart is for anyone with a dream, and I had one. I was looking at the Australian model for my project but in terms of developing the actual site I was inclined to go Indian, using the best free web-based resources I could find. I am not a technical person so I researched a lot on how it would work, and the result is our current website."
"But at Jumpstart, I was amazed at the technical expertise available in this country, it made me proud."
"Apart from the prize money, which would obviously come in handy, I met experts who are now helping with the back end of the RLMS system to remove some of the inefficiencies and bring it up to scratch.
"The idea is to make bring more automation into the system."
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On Wednesday evening, shortly after 7:30 pm, Ontario County Sheriff's Deputies responded along with the Canandaigua Police Department, Canandaigua Ambulance, and the Cheshire Fire Department responded to the report of a single-car motor vehicle crash at German Brothers Marina on County Road 16 in the Town of Canandaigua.
The driver, Robert Sheridan, age 67 of West Gibson Street in Canandaigua, was operating his 2011 Buick Enclave southbound on County Road 16 when the vehicle left the highway and traveled onto the property at German Brothers Marina and crashed into several sailboat cradles.
Mr. Sheridan was extricated from his vehicle and transported to F.F. Thompson Hospital by Canandaigua Ambulance.
Police believe Mr. Sheridan suffered a medical emergency that caused his to crash.


Despite Keishaun Sinclair, Marcelas Perry, and Jericho Avery scoring in double figures, American River College's men's basketball team lost 78-67 against Foothill College Wednesday night, falling short after holding a 10 point lead in the first half as Foothill cashed in on ARC's turnover-filled late second half performance to come away with a victory.
"That's all we went over the last two days of practice. It feels like we wasted those last two days," said ARC head coach Mark Giorgi on the lack of execution in the second half.
Assistant coach Bill Benford pleaded with his team from the bench on several occasions to talk on defense throughout the game, specifically calling out at center Eugene Crockett to start the conversation.
"I would say mental fatigue," said Crockett on the team defense.
Forward Austin Lobo agreed with his coach.
Trailing 70-64 with less than three minutes to play, ARC ran out on the fastbreak following a blocked shot by Avery.
Perry and Lobo led the break, but the possession ended in a turnover as Perry threw the ball out of bounds with Lobo's head turned a different direction.
"Not necessarily a miscommunication between words, but between mentalities," added Lobo on the play.
"I looked at him for a glance and that's a shot he makes eight out of 10 times. He looked away for one moment, and that killed our momentum," said Perry of the play.
Foothill guard JJ Espanola nailed a 3-pointer on the following play, giving Foothill a 73-64 lead with 1:13 left in the game.
ARC looked energized and ready to play at the start of the game, going on a 17-7 run to start the game.
Foothill's first lead came off a putback after an attempted 3-point shot at around the six minute mark of first half.
A failed free throw by Perry on a 3-point play opportunity could've tied the game at 33 at the end of the first half, but instead Foothill led 33-32 at halftime following Perry's miss.
It was a back and forth contest until about six minutes left in the second half. Back-to-back ARC turnovers resulted in Foothill gaining a 65-59 lead, and the team never looked back.
ARC largely relied on 3-point shot attempts in the final two minutes to attempt cuttings its deficit, but the shots never started falling.
Guard Chris Mullin said he felt the team was scattered late in the second period.
"(We) acted like we needed to go bucket for bucket instead of running over plays and having a better chance at executing," he said.
Shortly after the final buzzer, Lobo threw his headband down in disgust.
"We do that a lot get up early and our guys think the games over. (Foothill) slipped screens for lay-ups, (we're) not going to be able to fix that in one game," said Giorgi on areas to improve upon for next season.
For the sophomores, like Crockett, the season ends their time on ARC's team.
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With sweater weather in full swing near us, I thought it was time to get our front door decorated for fall. I mean, October does start tomorrow, and that means it's almost time for Halloween, which means decorating the door is totally acceptable, right?!?! Typically, I have used pumpkins and mums for most of the fall decorating, along with some fun ghosts I have made using styrofoam and cheesecloth. We've had the mums in planters near the door, located near the pumpkins. The ghosts have hung on the side of our little outside entrance. I made a burlap wreath about three years ago, and have continued to use that for fall with a monogram attached.
This year I wanted to do something a little different. I wanted to decorate a little more by using corn husks and bales of hay, along with the mums and pumpkins. You know, take my fall decor up a notch, and make the neighbors jealous! But, as we started to decorate for fall, Ben and I both wanted to do something about the front door. I really have never liked it, and it was starting to look rather sad. The door needed some love, so we decided to paint it, in an effort to spruce up our home.
We had already started most of the decorating before we started to paint the door. Our flower bed was looking rather overgrown, and unloved. The kids and I pulled up most of the dead and overgrown flowers. Then, we planted a bunch of mums. I wanted to get a variety of colors, so it looked like fall in the flower bed. We went to Home Depot and picked out some great mums with lots of colors. Then, spaced them out throughout the flower bed.
I also had to empty our summer planters because they were so overgrown and a little sun burnt. Once I cleared them out, I realized that I can grow the kale/cabbage plants in the planter. They are incredibly hardy, and can handle a Chicago winter if taken care of. I love seeing green in the winter, as it gives me hope that spring will arrive soon. (Winter is so not my season.) Planting some yellow mums and green kale/cabbage plants in the Terra Cotta chalkboard planter I made last summer, I wrote "BOO" on the planter and stuck it in the middle of the flower bed. I wanted to give some height to the flower bed, as the mums are all the same height.
We bought two corn stalks and attached them to each of the poles in our outdoor entryway. I used thicker twine to tie the corn stalks to the poles. I made three different ties at three different heights to keep the corn stalks in place, and double knotted the twine to insure that they weren't going anywhere.
The bales of hay that they had at Home Depot were smaller, which was perfect for what I had envisioned. I took on small bale of hay, and placed it in front of the corn stalk on our front step. We have a small step up to the outdoor entryway, so the bales of hay fit perfectly on these space. Then, I found some adorable baskets and put orange/yellow-ish mums in to complete the look. I also found a galvanized bucket, and planted three kale/cabbage plants in the bucket, because I had some kale/cabbage plants left over.
Then we moved on to painting the door. We started by selecting the paint color for the door. I knew that I wanted the outside windows to be painted white, but I wanted the door to have a color that popped. Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue has been a favorite a mine for some time, and with Ben actually having the drive to paint, I thought, why not go for this color! We sanded the entire door and side windows; making sure everything was smooth. Then we washed the door using old rags and water. We wanted to make sure we got all the dust off of the door before we Ben started to paint. Then Ben got to painting. He used a combination of a 4-inch roller, and a paintbrush. Due to the large amount of glass that our door has, we taped off some areas of the glass, making it easier to paint.
Once the door was finished being painted and dried, I grabbed my grapevine wreath and hung it on the door using a thick, purple ribbon. I cut some hydrangea from the garden, and attached them to the grapevine wreath. I love how the green and white of the hydrangea pop with the blue of the door.
All that I have left to do is take a trip to the pumpkin farm with the family to pick out some pumpkins to complete our front door. (And maybe a new welcome mat…but that might wait until spring!) I am really happy with how everything turned out. I love how the blue pops next to the white. The door looks so clean and inviting, instead of worn and dated.
Every time we drive by or walk by the house, I am giddy because the front door looks like it fits our home. It looks so fresh and inviting. And the fall decorations get me excited for cooler weather, sweater weather, jumping in piles of leaves, running around outside, going to the pumpkin patch, picking apples, and drinking hot chocolate! Personally, I enjoy the cooler weather, especially after this warm summer, but I am still sad that that means winter is coming. I will just be thinking about fall and enjoying the weather! Now I have to figure out Halloween costumes. How is your fall decor coming along? Do anything fun to decorate your door? Your home? I'd love to hear what you are doing, so share your thoughts below!