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telecom
The Golden State Fiber network is set to bring over 1,000 miles of new fiber to rural California, creating substantial opportunities and emphasizing critical safety planning for telecom...
6 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
Douglas Fast Net's $42M BEAD award will bring high-speed fiber to 4,490 rural Oregon homes, creating significant work for construction and telecom crews. This expansion underscores the...
6 min read · Updated Sep 2026
construction safety
A new 1,200-mile fiber corridor across the Midwest will bring high-capacity connectivity but also significant safety challenges for construction crews. Learn what field teams, crew leads...
5 min read · Updated Sep 2026
osha
A recent OSHA citation against a Pennsylvania brick manufacturer for willful silica exposure highlights the severe consequences of neglecting respiratory hazards. This case, involving nearly...
6 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
osha
A recent worker fatality in Texas highlights the critical dangers of confined spaces, inadequate respiratory protection, and electrical hazards. OSHA cited FleetPride Inc. for 16 serious...
6 min read · Updated Aug 2026
construction safety
A Houston utility contractor faces over $343,000 in proposed OSHA penalties after a worker was hospitalized in an excavation collapse. Repeat violations underscore the critical need for...
4 min read · Updated Aug 2026
crane signal
Cranes show up on tower sites more often than crews expect — and when one does, the gate wants a certified signal person. Who needs the cert, what OSHA says, and how crews get it fast.
5 min read · Updated Jul 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
