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26 guides and daily briefs on OSHA, tower work and telecom safety. Read the guide, take the course, carry the card.
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flagger
There is no single federal flagger certification — MUTCD Part 6 sets the technical standard, but individual states decide whether a specific card is legally required. Here is how to check.
5 min read · Updated Oct 2026
supervisor
OSHA's "competent person" is defined by authority, not a title. Here is what that authority actually looks like for a foreman running a crew day to day.
5 min read · Updated Oct 2026
fire safety
OSHA 1910.157 sets three separate inspection clocks for portable fire extinguishers: monthly visual, annual maintenance, and periodic hydrostatic testing. Here is what each one checks.
5 min read · Updated Oct 2026
rigging
OSHA does not issue a "qualified rigger" card — it defines the term by demonstrated knowledge and skill under 29 CFR 1926.1401/.753. Here is what actually qualifies someone, and what does not.
6 min read · Updated Oct 2026
rigging
Rigger classes vary wildly in what they actually teach. Here is the curriculum OSHA 1926.1401 implies a real rigger training course should cover — and where signal person training fits in.
6 min read · Updated Oct 2026
construction safety
There is no single OSHA line that says "tether your tools" — but the general duty clause plus PPE and fall protection rules add up to the same requirement in practice. Here is how it actually works.
5 min read · Updated Oct 2026
construction safety
A tethered tool is equipment. A dropped objects prevention program is equipment plus documentation, inspection and near-miss tracking an auditor can actually check. Here is the checklist.
5 min read · Updated Oct 2026
lockout tagout
A New Jersey car wash faces over $446K in OSHA fines for exposing workers to hazardous energy and excessive noise. This incident highlights the vital importance of Lockout/Tagout procedures...
5 min read · Updated Sep 2026
osha
An Orlando-based pipeline installation contractor received a willful violation and a $165,514 proposed penalty from OSHA after a worker was fatally struck by a rotating pipe stem on a...
5 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
New policies and economic pressures on regional telecom carriers, highlighted at the CCA 2026 convention, could reshape the landscape for tower crews and construction projects nationwide....
5 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
AT&T now bundles Amazon Leo satellite broadband with fiber and 5G, creating a critical third layer of connectivity for business and public sector accounts. This boosts reliability and...
4 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
A recent incident in Hawkins County, TN, saw communication towers vandalized and equipment stolen, temporarily knocking out 911 services. This highlights critical concerns for tower crews...
5 min read · Updated Sep 2026
How a cell tower gets built 📡 Empty lot → foundation → stacking → antennas → on air. 28 seconds, 8-bit.instagram · Nov 2
The breaker's off. The panels aren't. ☀️⚡ In daylight a string still makes ~600 V DC.instagram · Nov 2
How does an excavator dig? 🚜 Tracks, swing platform, hydraulic cylinders, boom, stick, bucket, engine + pump, joysticks.instagram · Nov 1
A hanging load doesn't sit still. 🏗️🪢 1. It drifts and spins, wind makes it worse 2. Tag line on the load, hands off the load 3.instagram · Oct 31
