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An OSHA investigation into the causes of tower deaths revealed that many of these incidents occur in the following ways: transitioning from a safety climb on a tower, traversing around the tower, or ascending the tower. These actions present a similar mistake that is seen when men

1926.759(a) Securing loose items aloft. All materials, equipment, and tools, which are not in use while aloft, shall be secured against accidental displacement. 1926.759(b) Protection from falling objects other than materials being hoisted. The controlling contractor shall bar other construction processes below steel erection unless overhead protection for the

It is a frequent image in our Tower Safety classes throughout the years of students missing a finger or serious hand injuries.  In one incident a climber was rigging at 300’. The equipment was being lifted into place by a crane and his right pinky finger was

With the explosion of work in the wireless industry, there is a shortage in the labor force.  Many contractors are employing various ethnic groups to help offset this demand.   However, when these employees are in the field, do they understand enough English to read the signs posted

Tower Safety has officially joined the elite group of training companies in the US offering SPRAT certification.  We were proudly joined by Phoenix Bomb Squad, DPS Aerial Rescue, Phoenix Fire Dept., and a Safety Professional from Mastec. We would like to congratulate all 5 out 5 students

Quality standards should be an integral part of safety planning. It takes management commitment, employee involvement, training, and communication to be effective.  It was previously determined that barriers to safety were cost associated with training and enforcement, and barriers to quality were due to the lack of

Twas The Night Before Christmas By Kathy Gill/Tower Safety & Instruction All through the school not a carabiner was clicking Everything in order, not a thing was missing The ropes were hung by the tower with care In the hopes the men would go up safely in

While many businesses take the holiday season to slow down and catch their breath, we seem to be busier than ever!  With so much going on, we just had to share! It’s been a busy month for Tower Safety and Instruction. New Video Series Launching Soon For

At Tower Safety and Instruction, we work hard to train individuals to go out and be successful in the telecom industry. We offer different types of courses and certifications, and even help match employers with possible job candidates. Still we don’t always get to hear about when

Experienced tower hands and strong leaders in the tower industry are very much in demand. However, there are many very capable but green tower hands that need the patience and experience of good employers to help them grow into a valuable employee. When someone commits the time,