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telecom
A recent financial scrutiny of a Texas cell tower offers a unique window into the complex economics, tenancy, and regulatory landscape of wireless infrastructure. For tower crews and safety...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
fcc
The FCC recently ended its 39% local TV station ownership cap. While a media regulation, this decision highlights the broader regulatory landscape impacting telecom infrastructure and worker...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
SpaceX aims to become a major mobile network, but its strategy involves deploying small cellular radios on Starlink dish rooftops, sidestepping traditional tower infrastructure. This...
6 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
The nomination of Danielle Thumann Severs to the FCC is seen as a positive step for the communications infrastructure industry. Learn what her policy priorities could mean for tower crews...
4 min read · Updated Aug 2026
tower climbing
A tower technician suffered a suspected dehydration emergency 275 feet up a Rockford, IL broadcast tower, leading to a three-hour rescue. This incident underscores the vital importance of...
4 min read · Updated Aug 2026
construction safety
The National Utility Contractors Association recently concluded its annual Trench Safety Month, highlighting persistent excavation hazards. Learn why consistent safety execution, hands-on...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
osha
A fatal trench collapse in Alabama in December 2025 led to eight serious OSHA citations and $115,855 in penalties for Breland Homes Inc. The investigation cited unprotected trenches, lack of...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
fall protection
A Florida roofing contractor has been cited over $349,000 by OSHA for willful and repeat fall protection violations, highlighting critical safety lapses. This case underscores the importance...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
NATE's latest update signals industry growth with new spectrum and spotlights critical safety initiatives. Understand how these developments impact tower crews, leads, and safety managers.
4 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
Westlake, Texas is appealing a federal court order mandating a cell tower permit. This case highlights critical legal requirements for local governments under the Federal Telecommunications Act.
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
The U.S. Department of Labor awarded $29.9 million to WIA to expand telecom apprenticeships. This will boost structured training, career pathways for field crews, and enhance safety and...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
OSHA
OSHA’s updated Hazard Communication Standard reaches employers on November 20, 2026 — a date that moved four months in January and is wrong on most compliance calendars. What changed, what your written program and training have to cover, and how to read a Safety Data Sheet in under a minute.
7 min read · Updated Aug 2026
OSHA 10 vs OSHA 30 — which card does your job require #towerclimber #safetytraining #construction #telecominstagram · Aug 20
Choker, vertical, basket — same sling, three capacities #towerclimber #safetytraining #construction #telecominstagram · Aug 19
Competent person vs qualified person #towerclimber #safetytraining #construction #telecominstagram · Aug 18
Fall arrest vs restraint vs positioning — three different systems #towerclimber #safetytraining #construction #telecominstagram · Aug 17
