Space Station Research Investigation

Safety during construction of communication base station towers

Employees climb communication towers to perform construction and maintenance activities and face numerous hazards, including fall hazards, hazards associated with structural collapses and improper rigging and hoisting practices, and “struck-by” hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Federal Communications Commission are concerned about the risks faced by employees in the communication tower industry. These standards provide a comprehensive framework. Adherence to these rules is not optional. In the communication towers industry. Before the 1980s, communication and transmission tower work was a small, highly specialized industry. There is a need for additional safety and communication for workers as technology on these giant towers change to include more high-tech data collecting.