SEATTLE—Oh the weather outside is frightful, or at least it could be this winter, and that will make getting to remote tower sites even more difficult. To help educate tower operators on some of the safety needs for accessing remote tower locations—including operating snow tracked vehicles—NATE has released a new video for Volume 2 of its Climber Connection series.

The video provides a detailed overview on the planning practices, safety protocols and operational procedures associated with using snow tracked vehicles in difficult terrain environments and during inclement weather situations. There are also conversations between vehicle operators and tower technicians about the hazards of using snowcat vehicles to access tower sites.

Watch the new Climber Connection video below, or click here. You can also share the video on social media with the hashtag #ClimberConnection.

FARGO, N.D.—The latest topic the National Association of Tower Erectors are tackling with their “Climber Connection” series of safety videos covers unmanned aerial systems, a.k.a drones.

The NATE UAS operations video highlights the role drones have in the communications tower industry as well as provides a detailed overview on the best practices associated with conducting drone operations at a tower site. Additional topics covered in the video include the current regulatory environment governing commercial drone operations and industry resources available to UAS operators for safe flying.

NATE debuted the its UAS operations video during its main stage presentation at the 2017 Drone Focus Conference. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum were among those in attendance.

Watch the video below or visit NATE’s YouTube page.

WATERTOWN, S.D.—Night climbing is the latest area of focus for the National Association of Tower Erectors “Climber Connection” campaign.

The new safety video highlights practical safety tips for conducting elevated work at night and includes testimonial footage from a tower worker on precautionary measures to incorporate at the tower-site when working in the dark. Among the areas the video focuses on include the danger of fatigue and communication between the ground and the tower.

NATE is also asking tower climbers to share their personal night climbing safety tips through NATE’s Facebook and Twitter.

NATE’s night climbing safety video can be viewed here.

Previous safety videos in the association’s “Climber Connection” series have covered PPE inspection, 100 percent tie-off, tower inspection, weather conditions, and RF and antenna identification.

WATERTOWN, S.D.—The latest video of the National Association of Tower Erector’s Climber Connection campaign is now available. The new video focuses on RF and antenna identification safety.

The video outlines the FCC’s guidelines for maximum permissible RF exposure limits in both controlled and uncontrolled environments. Testimonial footage is also provided from a tower technician discussing thermal and health effects of RF exposure, as well as the importance of antenna identification when assessing RF hazards. Best practice tips for safety around different types of antennas are also included.

The RF and antenna identification safety video is available to watch here. NATE encourages tower technicians to share the video on social media sites using the hashtag #ClimberConnection.

Previous videos released by NATE as part of the Climber Connection campaign can be accessed here. Topics include PPE inspection, 100 percent tie-off, capstan hoist and rigging, workforce professionalism, tower inspection, gravity and weather conditions.

LAS VEGAS—Using the 2016 International Wireless Communications Expo as its platform, the National Association of Tower Erectors released a new Capstan Hoist and Rigging safety video as part of its “Climber Connection” campaign.

In the video, NATE highlights safety tips for selecting and using capstan hoists. There is also a recorded testimonial from a tower climber on performing function tests, checking manufacturer’s guidelines and emphasizing best practices for using a capstan hoist. In addition, the vide features real footage of capstan hoists in use lifting antenna equipment.

The NATE Member Services Committee says it developed the “Climber Connection” campaign in conjunction with the NATE Safety and Education Committee to provide resources and deliver the association’s message directly to the work force. This is third of 12 planned video releases that will be part of the “Climber Connection” campaign; each will focus on a specific safety topic or issue involving working at heights. NATE previously released videos on PPE inspection and 100 percent tie-off.

To see the capstan hoist and rigging video, click here.

WATERTOWN, S.D.—Ahead of the National Association of Tower Erectors UNITE 2016 Conference, NATE has released the second video in its Climber Connection campaign, a 100 percent Tie-Off Safety Video.

The video highlights practical 100 percent tie-off safety tips to ensure workers are adhering to standards that govern fall protection. The video provides a testimonial from a tower climber discussing safe 100 percent tie-off practices and promoting a zero tolerance policy.

NATE is encouraging tower climbers and wireless industry stakeholders to share the video through their social media accounts, with the hashtag #ClimberConnection. The organization also encourages employees and employers to sign the 100 percent Tie-Off 24/7 Commitment Certificate, which can be downloaded here.

To watch the 100 Percent Tie-Off Safety Video, click here.