514 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 30-37

Sections

31-3. Personnel Required Qualification/Training.

Employee Training and Health Clearance

Employees must receive instructions on the proper use of all equipment as per manufacturer's guidelines.
Tree climbers must be medically cleared for unlimited tree climbing every two years by a Health Care Provider, focusing on various health factors such as heat/cold stress, allergies, and other medical conditions impacting their ability to perform in the work environment.

Qualifications and Training for Specific Roles

Line-clearance tree trimmers must be trained and qualified by the employer following 29 CFR 1910.269.
Employees operating brush chippers need training according to the manufacturer's instructions, specifically on safe operation procedures.

Utilization of Licensed Professionals

For proper maintenance and hazard assessment, the services of licensed professionals such as Certified Arborists, Licensed Tree Experts, and others may be necessary.

Chainsaw Operation

Employers must refer to paragraph 13-3.c for regulations concerning workers using chainsaws.

31-4. Roles and Responsibilities. Qualified Tree Worker.

Tree Maintenance and Removal Plan Development

The plan must be developed in compliance with the specifications outlined in paragraph 31-7.

Inspection Duties

Inspections must be conducted as mandated by paragraph 31-5.

Safety Precautions

Ensure all safety measures are identified and confirmed before beginning any work.

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31-2. How often must tree climbers undergo a medical evaluation by a Health Care Provider?

Annually

Every two years

Every three years

Every five years

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EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 31-3.

31-3. Personnel Required Qualification/Training.

a.  Employees must be instructed in the safe and proper use of all equipment provided to them according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  (31-3.a)

b.  Tree climbers must be medically cleared for unlimited tree climbing every two years by a Health Care Provider (see chapter 3).  The examination must identify predisposing factors and mitigation measures for prior heat/cold injuries, address the ability to work on uneven surfaces at heights, and identify any allergies to expected environmental allergens.  Additionally, it must address medical conditions and the use of medications that could affect balance, the ability to communicate with others, level of
consciousness, extremity sensation, fine motor movement, and gross motor movement, and the ability to physically lift or lower oneself.  (31-3.b)

c.  Qualified line-clearance tree trimmers must be trained and qualified by the employer according to 29 CFR 1910.269.  (31-3.c)

d.  Employees using brush chippers must be trained according to the manufacturer’s instructions to include safe operation procedures.  (31-3.d)

e.  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: Certified Arborist, Licensed Tree Expert, Certified Tree Care Safety Professional, Certified Crane Operator, Rigger, or Certified Utility Safety Professional.  (31-3.e)

f.  Employers of workers using chainsaws, see paragraph 13-3.c.  (31-3.f)

EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 31-4.