What is a line-clearance tree contractor?
A line-clearance tree contractor is a tree-pruning company that has an ongoing line-clearance safety program as defined by the federal and state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This program must include ongoing training, equipment maintenance and inspection programs to ensure tools are non-conductive for workers who routinely work near high-voltage power lines. Many independent tree pruners claim they are “line-clearance certified” because they once worked for a qualified line-clearance tree company. However, certification is not transferable between companies, unless the company is line-clearance qualified. PG&E employs only qualified line-clearance tree contractors to work around the high voltage power lines. PLEASE NOTE: A homeowner should never hire a private tree pruner to work within 10 feet of high-voltage power lines.
A line clearance tree contractor is a tree-trimming company that has an ongoing line clearance safety program, as defined by the federal and state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This program must include ongoing training, equipment maintenance and inspection programs to ensure tools are non-conductive for workers who routinely work near high-voltage power lines. Many independent tree trimmers claim they are “line clearance certified” because they once worked for a qualified line clearance tree company. However, certification is not transferable between companies, unless the company is line clearance qualified. Pacific Gas and Electric Company employs only qualified line clearance tree contractors to work around the high voltage power lines. A homeowner should never hire a private tree trimmer to work within 10 feet of high-voltage power lines.
