Are you looking to conquer heights and become a tower climber? Then you’re in the right place! Tower climbing is not just a thrilling adventure but also a job that requires a specific set of skills. As a tower climber, you’ll be scaling immense structures, often hundreds of feet tall, to install or maintain equipment. […]
Even if you work for a company that provides all the safety gear needed, many tower climbers on the job like to have gear that is just theirs. When picking out a harness, there are several things to look for. This guide will give you the important things to look for. Types of Tower Climber […]
Out of all the equipment tower climbers need to do their job; harnesses, ropes, helmets, and carabineers, it can be easy to discount the feet. Even in regular jobs, the feet are overlooked until the end of the day when they are aching, dry, and cracked. That’s why tower climbing boots are so important. Beyond […]
What Tools Does a Lineman Use? A lіnеmаn can аlѕо bе rеfеrrеd tо as a power lіnе technician, and though different than a tower climber, thеіr job іѕ equally tоugh. Their uѕuаl tаѕk is to ѕеt uр аnd maintain еlесtrіс роwеr аnd telephone lines. Hоwеvеr, thе rеѕроnѕіbіlіtіеѕ оf a lіnеmаn can еxtеnd tо thе іnѕtаllаtіоn […]
The most important factors that can determine your success as a tower climber include experience and the kind of gear that you have in your toolbox. There are some things that every tower climber should have in their toolbox. Here’s an overview of the kind of gear that you should have in your toolbox as […]
Being a tower climber is a lot of fun. People say it’s dangerous work and it can be especially dangerous if you disregard safety tips or use your gear improperly. As a tower climber, your climbing gear is your lifeline. It doesn’t matter how much experience you have, if your climbing gear is in poor […]
Tower climbing is an incredibly rewarding field to get into. The demand for tower climbers remains relatively strong compared toother professions. While many others are out of work during the pandemic, tower climbers remain as a vital link supporting our communication systems. Although tower climbing is not as competitive as other fields, you shoul d […]
When anchors are used in conjunction with proper knots, they are an added line of defense which prevents accidents from happening on the climb. Anchors are reusable, they can be drilled and filled as needed for placement. They can be placed horizontally, vertically and even on overhead services as is required for the safety of […]
With all of the emphasis placed on helmets, harnesses, carabineers, and footwear the bag chosen to hold tools often gets put on the back burner. After all, it is just a bad right? Well yes and no. It may be a bag, but on a climb the tower climber bag is what makes sure that […]
Electricity and communications are often taken for granted. It has become so common in society today that when we go home and log on, no thought goes into the effort taken to generate electricity, transfer electricity, and to get it into the homes of billions of people. For tower climbers, who keep our communications systems […]