Electrical Hazard Training Certification

2-Day Workshop

No less than 16 hours, 16 ISA CEUs*

This course is offered by request only for presentation at ACRT headquarters or at your location. The course satisfies the requirements of OSHA 1910.331. It is designed for municipal, urban forestry, or other tree care employees who work in proximity to electrical lines but whose person, tree, and equipment remains at least 10’ away from energized wires. This course is not for tree trimmers who perform line clearance tree trimming, tree removal in proximity to wires, or brush re-clearing in proximity to wires.

Prerequisites:

• Ability to climb to 20’ with a rope and saddle, or 1 year experience working from an aerial lift truck.
• Proof of CPR and First Aid training

Participants will learn:

• To identify electrical hazards
• The concept of directional pruning
• Current requirements of the latest ANSI Standards
• To identify typical electric hardware and construction
• Correct use of a chain saw on the ground and aloft
• To tie 10 common knots used in tree care
• Pruning techniques in proximity to electric wires

Cost: $375**

* All of our classes are available in both English and Spanish. Classes also qualify for ISA Continuing Education Units, if requested - ask us for details.

** All classes require a $50 registration fee. Full tuition for the class is due 10 days prior to start of the class. Cash , MasterCard, Visa, Purchase Order accepted. An enrollment may be cancelled provided ACRT is notified in writing of the cancellation. Refunds are made no later than 30 days after cancellation.