{"id":297,"date":"2020-05-22T17:13:08","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T17:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastsidetreeworks.com\/blog\/?p=297"},"modified":"2026-04-06T17:47:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T17:47:45","slug":"line-clearance-certified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastsidetreeworks.com\/blog\/line-clearance-certified\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does Line Clearance Certified Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Line Clearance Certified is part of the ongoing training of Eastside Tree Works employees to safely provide customers in Seattle, the Eastside, Snohomish and North Bend with quality tree care.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why several of our certified arborists, foreman and tree experts have completed the necessary training to become Line Clearance Certified.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who provides the training?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our employees obtained their certification through ACRT Arborist Training.&nbsp; The ACRT stands for Assessments, Consulting, Representation and Training. &nbsp;Founded in 1985, the ACRT is the largest licensed arboriculture vocational training organization in the industry teaching top practices and safety standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee-owned, they provide training courses taught by experienced industry professionals.&nbsp; Their goal is to make tree care safer for all workers in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ACRT course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is the only national line clearance certification program in the U.S. Once completed, it satisfies OSHA\u2019s electrical safety training requirement for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 5-day course with a minimum of 40 hours, it was developed specifically for tree workers whose person, tree or equipment comes within the 10\u2019 safety zone around energized wires.&nbsp; Once completed, our workers will be able to perform their jobs safely, which helps us and our customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites for taking class<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees needs to meet the following conditions before they qualify to even take the class.&nbsp; It is not intended for people new to the industry as only those with experience under their belt should be working near power lines as it is more complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2 years of tree trimmer experience<\/li><li>Able to tie at least 4 basic knots<\/li><li>Basic knowledge of ANSI Z133 Safety Standards<\/li><li>Knowledge of safe chainsaw techniques (on ground &amp; in the tree)<\/li><li>Proof of CPR and first aid training<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Line clearance certified class<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to learning how to safely work near energized lines, the class covers an array of related topics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tree growth patterns<\/li><li>How damage occurs &amp; how to care for damaged trees<\/li><li>Concepts of directional pruning<\/li><li>Current ANSI Z133 Safety Standards<\/li><li>Basic tree identification criteria<\/li><li>Correct use of chainsaws<\/li><li>How to safely perform an aerial rescue<\/li><li>Common knots used in tree care<\/li><li>Electrical Hardware identification &amp; how electrical grid functions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements for passing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The training received goes beyond a written test.&nbsp; Students are required to demonstrate various skills they will use on the job.&nbsp; The combination of textbook and real-world practices makes the course even more effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Perform a safe aerial rescue (manual or with aerial lift)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Perform successful work skills climb or test using aerial lift<\/li><li>Tie 10 common knots used in the tree industry<\/li><li>Pass general knowledge test<\/li><li>Pass Electrical Hardware Identification test<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens after completion of course?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After passing the line clearance certified class, individuals receive a 1-year Line Clearance Certification.\u00a0 They also get the ACRT\u2019s Line Clearance Arboriculture textbook, copy of the current ANSI Safety Standards along with a decal and ID card showing their line clearance training.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ISA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are provided if requested.\u00a0\u00a0 Eastside Tree Works places a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastsidetreeworks.com\/seattle-arborist.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high priority on ongoing education<\/a> as it\u2019s the best way to ensure we are providing customers with the highest quality tree care in the safest manner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many Eastside Tree workers are Line Clearance Certified and can safely perform tree work near power 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