Section R. 408.15304 - Definitions; L to TRule 5304.
(1) "Limbing" means to cut limbs from a felled tree.(2) "Qualified line clearance tree trimmer" means an employee trained to work in the proximity of energized conductors such as, but not limited to, an employee for an electric power or communications company.(3) "Saddle belt or rope saddle" means a personal protective device used to support an employee when connected to a climbing rope or safety strap. The saddle belt or rope saddle encloses the waist and legs or hips of the wearer.
(4) "Safety strap" means a restraining line secured at both ends to a safety belt or saddle to hold an employee to a fixed object.(5) "Scare line" means a rope used to attach tools or equipment to a safety belt or saddle.(6) "System operator/owner" means the person or organization that operates or controls the electrical conductors involved.(7) "Tree worker" means an employee who does tree pruning, trimming, repairing or removal and works with the equipment used in such operations.(8) "Topping" means to cut off the uppermost parts of a tree.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15304