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'You can't subcontract safety'

OSHA, FCC host workshop on tower climbers

March 27, 2016

Deaths among communication tower workers have increased, prompting OSHA to ask for input on how to reverse the trend. A recent workshop hosted by OSHA and the Federal Communications Commission explored best practices for keeping climbers safe.

A GROWING SAFETY CONCERN

‘You can’t subcontract safety’: OSHA, FCC host workshop on tower climbers

February 16, 2016

Kyle W. Morrison

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Washington – The safety of communication tower workers is an issue that has been growing nearly as fast as the rate at which new cellular and data towers have been appearing throughout the country.

OSHA, FCC workshop focuses on keeping communications tower workers safe

Safety advocates say ‘serious changes’ are needed

November 23, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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The telecommunications industry must ensure the clear communication of worker safety, just as it strives to provide clear wireless communication to the public.

OSHA, FCC to host workshop on preventing tower-worker deaths

October 13, 2014

Washington – Business leaders and government agencies are scheduled to host a workshop on Oct. 14 to discuss how to prevent deaths and injuries in the telecommunications industry.

House committees urge FCC movement on train safety system review

August 14, 2013

Washington – Leaders from two House committees are urging the Federal Communications Commission to expedite its process for giving railroads the go-ahead to install antennas that make up part of emergency train slowing and stopping systems known as positive train control.