UFC 3-560-01
6 December 2006
Including change 1, 7 December 2006
CHAPTER 10
AERIAL LINES
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AERIAL LINE WORK. This chapter includes specific requirements for poles
and structures, pole-mounted equipment, and aerial lines. Requirements addressed
include pole handling and erection, climbing and working on poles, stringing of lines,
working around pole-mounted lighting and other equipment, tool handling, and tree and
brush trimming adjacent to an aerial line right-of-way.
Note: For the Navy, follow the requirements outlined in the Navy's Fall Protection
Guide for Ashore Facilities. A copy can be obtained at
http://www.navfac.navy.mil/safety.
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Working in Elevated Positions. Additional safety requirements are needed
for aerial line work since climbing poles is often necessary. Not all work can be
accomplished from aerial lifts. Electrical workers must both recognize electrical
hazards, and be trained how to prevent falls. This includes training in safe climbing
procedures when the structure design cannot accommodate optimum fall protection
load requirements.
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Qualified Climber. Only workers who meet "Qualified Climber" requirements
must be permitted to do work which requires climbing poles or trees. Each activity must
establish these requirements for both activity personnel and contract personnel. They
must apply to all persons whose work involves climbing.
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Navy Criteria for Qualified Climbers. Comply with the requirements of
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 (q) "Overhead Lines." The majority of the work will be done in
an elevated position above ground level. Climbing aerial line structures such as poles
may be required. Situations with limited structure access can prevent use of an aerial
lift bucket truck. The structure design may not accommodate positive fall protection
load requirements. Only workers who meet "Qualified Climber" requirements are
permitted to do work which requires climbing poles or trees. Each activity should
establish "qualified climber" requirements both for activity personnel
and for contract personnel, including the following:
Physical fitness required for climbing should be documented not only by
an annual physical, but also be validated by supervisory observation.
Climbing duties should be a part of routine job activities, not an occasional
occurrence.
A minimum of 2 years of documented climbing training should be
completed. Experience should include hazard recognition and hands-on-
training incorporating appropriate safe climbing practices and rescue
training.
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