Tree Trimmer Line Certification
Line clearance tree trimmers cut and maintain trees near power lines and other electrical hazards. Because of the dangerous nature of the job, this type of tree trimmer must obtain certification through on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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Skills
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Trainees learn to work carefully near electrical power lines, and certification programs also involve learning to recognize electrical hazards. Tree trimmers must practice working near dangerous, high voltage items while operating at great heights as well.
Regulations
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In order to meet regulations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, tree trimmers working near power lines must complete on-the job training with their employers. OSHA's 1910.269 directive states that documentation of this training is the employer's responsibility. Employers pay for the training.
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Training
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Because of OSHA's regulation requiring mandatory on-the-job training, only those currently employed by a business or government agency involved in tree trimming may enroll in a certificate program. Line clearance tree trimmers obtain certification via apprenticeship programs through their employers and by attending classes at institutions like the Tree Care Industry Association. Depending on the employer's requirements, tree trimmers attend classes for 40 hours or more, and on-the job training may entail up to 4,000 hours.
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