Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 3. General Plant Equipment and Special Operations
Article 12. Tree Work, Maintenance or Removal

§3420. Scope and Definition.

(a) Scope. This standard applies to work performed and equipment used in tree maintenance and removal.

NOTE: Line clearance tree trimming operations shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of Article 38 of the High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders, Title 8, California Code of Regulations..

(b) Definition.

Qualified Tree Worker. An employee who, through related training and on- the-job experience, has demonstrated familiarity with the techniques and hazards of tree maintenance, removal, and the equipment used in the specific operations involved.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

HISTORY

1. New article 12 (sections 3415-3418, not consecutive) filed 11-12-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 46).

2. Repealer of article 12 (sections 3415-3418, not consecutive) and new article 12 (sections 3420-3428 and Appendix A) filed 4-16-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 76, No. 21.

3. Amendment filed 8-8-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 32).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 4-2-92 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 92, No. 14).