Purpose
As cellular telephone networks continue to expand, so do the employment opportunities for communication tower technicians. Cell tower technicians climb the face of telecommunications / cellular towers to install, test, maintain, repair and remove a variety of radio frequency and antenna equipment.
The industry needs people who have an interest in working at heights, have the ability to travel extensively and are dedicated to a safe work environment.
Target Audience
People who want to work as communication tower technician and those already in this industry.
Course content
Communication Tower Safety Course
- Standards, OSHA, ASME, ANSI Z359, ANSI Z490, ANSI 10.48 – Fall Protection
- Basic tower climbing techniques and equipment review
- Mandated Safety Meetings
- PPE Inspection and Documentation
- Rescue Procedures and Equipment Review
- Understanding, Prevention and Treatment for Suspension Trauma
- First Aid – At Height – On the Ground – Basic Survival in remote locations
- Site Hazard Analysis
- Weather Considerations
- RF Exposure
- Electrical hazards
- Hazards associated with hoisting personnel and equipment with base-mounted drum hoists
- Inclement weather
- Falling object hazards
- Anchorages, Connectors, Snap Hooks and D-Rings
- Understand the use of Lanyards, Life Lines ,Roper Grabs, and Ladder Climbing Systems Knots & Hitches, Rigging
- Learning Rescue for the cell tower industry
- Develop Rescue and Pre- Climb checklists
- Learn about Monopole, Guyed, and Lattice Cell Towers
- Maintain 100% – 2 points of contact, learn ascent, descent and industry climbing practices
- Employee Responsibilities
Course | Fee INR | Duration | Course Timing | Date Commence | Remarks |
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CTSC | 7,000 | 1 day | 10:00-18:00 | On Demand |
COMMUNICATION TOWER SAFETY COURSE
Communication Tower Safety Course was last modified: July 6th, 2021 by admin