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telecom
The FCC has explicitly ruled that its RF exposure limits protect humans only, not wildlife or the environment. This decision impacts environmental reviews for cell tower projects, clarifying...
6 min read · Updated Aug 2026
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
Telecom
Two years inside a top-tier telecom contractor, as told by a foreman who came up through the ranks: the chaos that manufactures overtime, the 61-cent squeeze on subcontractors, and why the one word that explains all of it is disrespect.
1 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
Tag lines — why the load spins without one #towerclimber #safetytraining #construction #telecominstagram · Sep 11
Vandalized tower sites are booby traps for repair crews. When vandals hit a tower, they don't just steal equipment.instagram · Sep 11
missing_torque_wrench #towerclimber #safetytraining #construction #telecominstagram · Sep 10
That big AT&T 600 MHz buildout coming in 2027? It's not optional for them, it's federally mandated.instagram · Sep 10
