When tower climbers fall, the right fall protection system is there to catch them. However, the longer they remain suspended in their fall protection system, the higher the risk of sustaining suspension trauma. What Is Suspension Trauma? Suspension trauma, or orthostatic…
From time spent searching for tools to money spent having to replace those that cannot be retrieved, the direct and indirect costs of dropped objects can be substantial. The health and safety risks to tower company crew members, however, can…
In the telecommunications industry, staying compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and avoiding injury is paramount. This requires having the proper tower personnel and equipment while also following industry best practices and creating the safest possible work…
Every company is responsible for the safety of its staff, regardless of industry, service, or location. Although the telecommunications industry ranks among the most dangerous for workers, tower companies have more health and safety resources at their disposal than ever.…
What is the NATE STAR Initiative? The National Association of Tower Erectors, or NATE, has developed the STAR Initiative program as a way to improve safety for tower climbers, as well as providing education and programs for companies in the…
Do You Have A Tragedy Management Team? Disaster can strike at any time, and often does when you least expect it. When the unthinkable happens, does your telecom company have a team assembled to help you recover? While avoiding tragedy…
The Advantages of Directional Boring Directional boring is a method used by many companies in the telecommunications industry to install underground piping and conduit along a predetermined path from the surface, while disturbing the surface and surrounding area as little…
Why You Need 3rd Party Employment Practice Liability Coverage We live in an ever-increasingly litigation-happy world, where the threat of a lawsuit is always present. Even staying within legal limits at all times is often not enough to avoid being…
How does Crime and Fidelity Coverage offer your Company a Safety Net? As indicated by the 2016 Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse, the typical organization loses 5% of their total revenue per year as a result…
Inland Marine Insurance: Are You Fully Covered? The name might be a bit misleading, but inland marine coverage does not cover products transported over water like marine insurance. Instead, inland marine insurance protects your goods, materials, and equipment when transporting…