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 […]
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Tower Climber Equipment – Anchors
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 […]
Caring for Your RF Meter
With the everything that happens in day to day life, it can be difficult to take proper care of all the equipment that has been used. While you are hanging your harness, dusting your boots, and throwing your gloves in your locker, the RF meter is often forgotten. This is a vital piece of equipment. […]
When to toss your work boots
Men are a lot less likely to become emotionally attached to footwear than a lot of women are. This does not mean that attachments can’t form. Finding the perfect pair of work boots, breaking them in, coating them, getting insoles, it is all quite a bit of work. There are a lot of guys who […]
RF Meter
Very few tower climbers will need to buy their own RF meter, as companies are required by OSHA regulations to supply them to their employees. If a basic one is being used however, some employees will opt to have their own. One that they are familiar with and trust, one that they take care of […]
Helmet Safety
The helmet is arguably the most important piece of climbing equipment. Many may be asking… “If I fall from 1000 feet, what is a helmet going to do?” But, as any experienced climber will tell you, falling is not the only risk. Helmets protect from debris, especially on windy days, they protect from hitting head […]