A thorough visual inspection is an appropriate way for tower personnel to determine whether their fall protection equipment is malfunctioning, damaged, or unsalvageable. Because most fall protection manufacturers aren’t required to disclaim exact expiration dates, visual inspections also might be…
Safety equipment protects tower climbers from avoidable injuries and fatalities. Each site and each day, they must consider the specific hazards that are presented— such as from weather or other conditions—and determine the right protection needed. However, the tools required…
Cell tower structures range anywhere from 50 feet to 2,000 feet in height, depending on the type, which means climbers are often one malfunctioning piece of equipment, electrical hazard, or unclear hand signal away from a potentially fatal fall. That’s…