Section 408.14001b. Definition.

b. “Line-clearance tree trimmer,” means an employee who, through related training or on-the- job experience, or both, is familiar with the special techniques and hazards involved in line-clearance tree trimming.

Note 1: An employee who is regularly assigned to a line-clearance tree-trimming crew and who is undergoing on-the-job training and who, in the course of such training, has demonstrated an ability to perform duties safely at his or her level of training and who is under the direct supervision of a line-clearance tree trimmer is considered to be a line-clearance tree trimmer for the performance of those duties.

Note 2: A line-clearance tree trimmer is not considered to be a “qualified employee” unless he or she has the training required for a qualified employee according to General Industry Safety Standard Part 86 “Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution,” as referenced in R 408.14001a. However, according to General Industry Safety Standard Part 86 “Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution,” a line-clearance tree trimmer is considered to be a “qualified employee”. Tree trimming performed by these “qualified employees” shall not be subject to the electrical safety- related work practice requirements contained in these rules. Also see R 408.14002 for information regarding the training an employee must have to be considered a qualified employee under these rules.

History: 2015 AACS.