NWSA (National Wireless Safety Alliance) certification is an industry-built and recognized seal of approval that provides workers in the telecommunications industry with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to safely perform their job and advance in their career. Listed below…
Birds are one of the most federally protected animal species in the United States. Therefore, it is vital that tower workers who encounter nesting birds on telecommunication job sites know how to properly handle the situation to avoid disturbing the…
From Monday, Feb. 21, to Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association will host its annual NATE UNITE exposition at the new Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. NATE UNITE 2022 is billed as “the best place…
The quality of cellphone reception in the United States is owed largely to telecommunications tower construction and the efforts of tower workers, who must climb great heights to ensure wireless signals are uninterrupted. To maintain optimal functionality, telecom tower climbers…
As a member of the telecommunications tower industry, you are well aware of the dangers that your tower workers face every day. With the risks involved in telecom tower climbing, and the need to abide by regulations set by the…
As individuals become more reliant on smartphones and digital devices for daily tasks and activities, the demand for cell tower installations also increases. In order to construct more cell towers, however, the industry requires additional tower workers climbing at high…
With a rapidly expanding workforce, the telecommunications industry offers many resources to help workers constantly improve and grow in both position and skill. The industry not only offers careers that attract a variety of backgrounds and lifestyles, but it also…
Telecom tower workers require the utmost focus and experience to complete tasks safely and correctly while climbing. To mitigate certain safety risks associated with tower climbing, tower companies have begun to research the implementation of drones in providing aid to…
Each year, the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) hosts Connect (X), a showcase for leaders in 5G infrastructure. This world-class event is one of North America’s largest conference and trade shows for the connectivity sector, and it provides an outstanding opportunity…
Set in concrete below the soil’s surface, guy wire anchors provide stabilization for free standing structures like telecommunications towers. With large portions buried underground, however, these key supports are subject to corrosion. Below is a guide to inspecting guy wire…