514 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 30-37

Sections

31-7. Minimum Plan Requirements.

Tree Maintenance and Removal Plan Overview

A Qualified Tree Worker must develop the Tree Maintenance and Removal Plan, submit it to the USACE supervisor, KO, or COR for necessary approvals or acceptance before starting any tree maintenance or removal activities.

Plan Components

Include a detailed description of the activity, specifying the tools, resources, and PPE required. For tree felling/removal, detail the tree sizes, selected direction of fall, and landing zone. For tree climbing, outline climbing techniques and equipment.
Describe anticipated hazards or concerns, focusing on size, terrain characteristics, and limitations of the work area.
List the assignment of personnel, their roles, responsibilities, and necessary qualification/training information.

Safety and Control Measures

Identify a retreat path for emergencies.
Detail access control measures to secure the work site.
Specify inspection and oversight methods to ensure the plan is followed correctly.

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31-4. Who must develop the Tree Maintenance and Removal Plan before starting any tree maintenance or removal activities?

The KO or COR

A Competent Person (CP)

A Qualified Tree Worker

A project worker

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EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 31-7.

31-7. Minimum Plan Requirements.

Tree Maintenance and Removal Plan.  A Tree Maintenance and Removal Plan is required when tree maintenance and/or removal activities are performed.  The plan must be developed by and under the direction of a Qualified Tree Worker and include the following. Submit plans to the USACE supervisor for approval or to the KO or COR for acceptance prior to performing work.

a.  Detailed description of the activity being performed, including the tools, resources, and PPE required.  (31-7.a)

(1)  For tree felling/removal, include the identification of tree sizes, selected direction of fall, and landing zone.

(2)  For tree climbing, identify climbing techniques and equipment to be used.

b.  Description of anticipated hazards or concerns, include size and terrain characteristics or limitations of the work area.  (31-7.b)

c.  Assignment of personnel and their roles and responsibilities.  Include necessary information to support qualification/training of such persons.  (See para 31-3) (31-7.c)

d.  Identification of a retreat path.  (31-7.d)

e.  Access control to the work site.  (31-7.e)

f.  Inspection and oversight methods to ensure adherence to the plan.  (31-7.f)