Tower climbing, an obscure field with no more than 10,000 workers, has a mortality rate roughly 10 times that of construction. In the last nine years, alone, nearly 100 tower climbers have been killed on the job. Alarmingly, more than half of them were working on cell sites. An investigation led by ProPublica and PBS […]
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Building a Better Tower Climber Industry
If employers, be they contractors or subcontractors, refuse to change and treat their employees like human beings, then it is up to the employees and their families to unite and fight for justice and equality in the work environment. Tower climbers cannot keep putting themselves at risk so that big mobile companies can make a […]
Self Preservation for Tower Climbers
Tower climbers are taking a proactive approach and taking control of their own destiny as risks and challenges have increased. There are many things that tower climbers are doing to improve their probability for safety and success while performing their job. Prevention is Better than Cure There is a unique world of wireless computer towers. […]
RF Damage
Aside from slips and falls, RF damage can be one of the most severe dangers to tower climbers. What makes it so risky is that RF waves can not be seen, wearing a properly functioning RF meter greatly reduces the risk of exposure, but even at low levels RF waves can have dramatic effects over […]
Tower Climber Boots
On the list of things that need to be protected while you’re working, your feet might be relatively low. You probably don’t think about your feet too often, unless there’s a problem. In reality, if you aren’t properly set up with Tower Climber Boots, safety footwear, and traction devices, a small issue with your feet […]
Tower Climber Equipment Check
Safety equipment is, needless to say, the difference between life and death or serious injury. Tower climbing is the most dangerous job in America, but using proper equipment can lower the risks dramatically. Keeping it in good order is of paramount importance. The tips below are suggested methods and things to look for to make […]
Tower Climber Safety Tips
Most employers often complain that the cost of tower fall prevention training and equipment is on the high side. These trainings are however important to prevent tower falls which are mostly very fatal. There have been cases of tower climbers falling to their death during tower installations, which makes adequate training and tower climber safety […]
Cell Tower Climber Safety
It is imperative for any cell tower climber to think very seriously about their safety. After all, tower climbing is a very dangerous career for someone to undertake, and therefore it is vital to consider thoroughly what can be done on a daily basis to make their job as safe as it can possibly be. […]
Tower Climber Gear
When you climb towers for a living, you want to know that the equipment that you are using will hold you. You want to know, beyond any doubt, that you are safe. But as we know, all technology eventually reaches a point where it cannot be used any more, and when you are a tower […]