Tree-Trimming Crews

Who the contractors are & what they do | OSHA regulations | National standards | Find a contractor

Who the contractors are and what they do

FPL uses only utility-qualified professional tree-trimming contractors, such as Asplundh Tree Expert Company and Trees, Inc., to manage the trees and plants around its facilities. The contractors are leaders in the field of utility arboriculture and utilize proven industry-standard pruning techniques.

OSHA regulations

Our contractor work force is required to follow all safety rules and regulations as outlined by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). OSHA 1910.269 includes training requirements for line-clearance workers, minimum approach distances, hazard assessment and first aid/CPR training requirements.

National standards

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) administers and coordinates standards for various industries and companies around the nation. The ANSI A300 standard has been accepted as the industry standard for tree and plant pruning and is endorsed by the National Arbor Day Foundation and the International Society of Arboriculture.

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You should not attempt to trim any vegetation growing on or near any overhead power lines. Only specially trained line-clearing professionals should work around power lines.

For more information, see a list of qualified contractors (49kb .pdf file*) who provide this kind of service and have met the professional training requirements needed to work safely around power lines.

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