514 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 30 -37

Sections

31-5. Inspection Requirements.

Equipment Management

Test electrically rated aerial devices annually using approved methods and equipment as per ANSI/SAIA A92.2 standards.
Follow manufacturers’ instructions for inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and using equipment.

Tree Maintenance and Removal Preparation

A Qualified Tree Worker must inspect the tree and its surroundings, focusing on tree hazards such as dead branches, tree lean, and wildlife habitation.
Evaluate the location for obstacles like septic lines and potential hazards including environmental elements (e.g., weather conditions, poisonous plants) and overhead electrical lines.
Assess the area for risks associated with tree maintenance activities, including potential flying debris.

31-6. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Requirements.

Develop AHAs according to paragraphs 1-6 or 2-6, as applicable.

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31-3. During tree maintenance and removal, who is responsible for inspecting the tree and its surroundings?

A Tree Inspector

A Qualified Tree Worker

A Competent Person (CP)

An Authorized Tree Worker

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EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 31-5.

31-5. Inspection Requirements.

a.  Test electrically rated aerial devices with approved test methods and equipment according to ANSI/SAIA A92.2, annually.  (31-5.a)

b.  Inspect, maintain, repair, and use equipment according to the manufacturers’
instructions. (31-5.b)

c.  Prior to beginning tree maintenance and/or removal activities, a Qualified Tree
Worker must inspect the tree and surrounding areas to include the following:  (31-5.c)

(1)  Tree hazards, including the following:

(a)  Tree hangers.

(b)  Broken, loose., or dead branches or tops.

(d)  Shape and lean of the tree.

(e)  Tree damage from wind, lightning, or disease.

(f)  Vines or interlocking limbs.

(g)  Species of the tree, bees, or other wildlife habitation

(h)  Root mass stability.

(i)  Ice or snow load.

(j)  Throw-back or bounce-back potential.

(k)  Lodged trees or dead snags.

(l)  Barber chair potential.

(m)  Foreign objects (for example, nails, wire fence, concrete).

(2)  Location of obstacles and adjacent structures, including septic lines, tanks, and other potential at-grade or below grade utilities that could be impacted.

(3)  Environmental hazards, including weather conditions (for example, wind force and direction), poisonous plants, water.

(4)  Overhead hazards, including electrical lines, conductors, or other wires.

(5)  Potential for flying debris from tree impact.

514 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 30-37

31-5. Inspection Requirements.

Equipment Management

Tree Maintenance and Removal Preparation

31-6. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Requirements.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

31-5. Inspection Requirements.