SECTION 31 - TREE MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL
31.A General.
The references used in this section are: ANSI Z133, American National Standard for Arboricultural Operations - Safety Requirements; 29 CFR Part 1910 OSHA General Industry; 29 CFR 1910.269, Electrical Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; ANSI A300, American National Standard for Tree Care Operations - Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant Management - Standard Practices; ANSI/SIA A92.2, American National Standard for Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices.
31.A.01 Tree felling and maintenance must be performed IAW a Tree Felling and Maintenance Program that has been developed by/under the direction of a qualified tree worker and in accordance with references above and this Section. This Program must be submitted to the GDA for acceptance prior to work being performed.
- The services of other licensed or credentialed professionals may be necessary to properly address the required maintenance to be performed and/or hazards that may be encountered.
- Examples of credentialed professionals include but are not limited to: TCIA- accredited Tree Care Company, Certified Arborist, Licensed Tree Expert, Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP), Certified Crane Operator, Rigger or Signalperson, or Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP).
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31-1. A Tree Felling and Maintenance Program must be developed and under the direction of _____.
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