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NL · Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (workplace standards) · Article 505 · clause 505 · NLR 5/12

PART XXVI ELECTRICAL OPERATIONS — Qualifications

505

(1) Tree pruning or falling within the minimum distances specified in subsection 498 (3) from overhead energized high voltage conductors shall be carried out by a qualified worker who has been authorized by the owner of the power system to perform the work.

505(2)

Tree pruning or falling is not permitted within the minimum distances specified in subsection 498 (3) from overhead high voltage energized conductors unless

505(a)

a qualified worker is present at the site and directing the work; and

505(b)

at least one additional person, trained in appropriate emergency rescue procedures, is present.

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