Utilities

Watertown, SD – A new safety video from the National Association of Tower Erectors highlights the conditions and factors that contribute to anchor corrosion on guyed towers.

Watertown, SD – Precautions and protocols for communication tower workers who climb at night are the focus of the most recent safety video produced by the National Association of Tower Erectors.

Watertown, SD – The National Association of Tower Erectors has produced a safety video about the extreme weather conditions that communication tower workers may encounter on the job.

London – Safety performance has declined in the United Kingdom offshore wind sector, according to a recent report from the G9 Offshore Wind Health and Safety Association.

Watertown, SD – The National Association of Tower Erectors has released guidance on the safe operation of small drones near cellular, broadcast and electrical distribution towers, as well as wireless infrastructure.

Las Vegas – Capstan hoist and rigging safety is at the heart of a video from the National Association of Tower Erectors, unveiled March 22 during the 2016 International Wireless Communications Expo.

Washington – Hydrogen gas-cooled electric generators are used by many electric power plants, and employers should ensure the gas is properly purged before maintenance to minimize the risk of fatal flash fires, a new Safety and Health Information Bulletin from OSHA warns.

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.

Washington – Enforcement of part of OSHA’s revised rule on electric power generation, transmission and distribution installations has been delayed until at least early 2017.

Watertown, SD – A new video from the National Association of Tower Erectors is reminding tower industry personnel to check personal protective equipment on a daily basis.