Workload studies are comprised of observations of daily operations and work performed by utility line clearance contractors. In addition to evaluating quality of work, a crew's quantity of work and efficiencies in executing it are examined. Recommendations are then made to the utility for next steps based on what is required of the vegetation management program.
Program Review
Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG) provides the most comprehensive system analysis—through records review and boots-on-the-ground verification—to help build and improve vegetation management programs. With decades of UVM experience and comprehensive industry knowledge, DRG has served clients across the country and has vast resources throughout North America.
>> How a program review can increase reliability
Crew Performance Evaluations
Crew performance evaluations, often performed anonymously, review day-to-day production and efficiencies of workers who clear vegetation along rights-of-way. Crews are inspected for adherence to industry best practices and ANSI safety standards such as proper cuts, effective trimming techniques and vehicle use and parking.
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Hazard Tree Assessment
A hazard tree assessment is completed by a trained forester, who inspects vegetation near power lines and identifies danger trees that may potentially fall into the lines, impacting reliability and safety. To help a utility client properly plan and budget, a hazard tree assessment identifies the most urgent and appropriate removals to decrease tree-related interruptions of service.
