Guyed towers are secured by anchors made from refined metals. Unfortunately, refined metals tend to return to their unrefined state. This process, known as corrosion, is a major challenge for tower owners and operators. Below are some key factors for…
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…
When temperatures drop, tower personnel still must make repairs, install hardware, and perform inspections. Here are four ways to keep them safe during the coldest tower climbs of the season. Spotting the Signs Before any personnel start climbing in the…
Working outside comes with many potential hazards, which increase with cold, snowy, and icy conditions. Dangers include hypothermia, trench foot, frostbite, slips, falls, hazardous road conditions and more. It’s important during the winter months to educate workers and encourage them…
For tower owners, safety audits are an important way to correct unsafe behavior, practices, and planning before having to deal with unfavorable consequences. In fact, the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) requires certain industry entities to conduct a set…
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…
If you work in telecommunications industry, you know it can be difficult to find an insurance company that will underwrite all the types of insurance coverage needed for proper risk management and comprehensive protection. Many insurance carriers have no interest…
Cellphone network towers present a broad range of risks for many parties. That’s why companies in the telecommunications industry need specialized risk management and insurance coverage. Erecting and operating a cell tower involves many parties as well as exposures to…
Every job site is different, but there are many aspects that are the similar. Having knowledge of where emergency services are located near each site is important in case something should happen. However, the vital contacts and information needed for…
By now, we’ve all heard a lot about 5G, or fifth generation mobile network technology. All four major carriers have some form of 5G wireless coverage, although it is limited to certain cities and the bugs are still being worked…
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