Inspect guy wires, inspect weep holes on applicable towers and make sure they are clear of debris, use binoculars and plan a climb path before ascent, noting linear appurtenances, check towers for rust, cracks, or freeze damage. Make sure that the guy wire eyes are visible and free from growth and debris for proper inspection. Keep them dug out with a shovel. If issues are found do not climb, contact the tower owner and make them repair the issues. Make sure that the rescuer (ground crew) has his harness on, or at least has it right next to him (with rescue rope as well). In an emergency situation there is no time to dig it all out. Note any dangerous conditions, ie. aggressive birds, snakes, spiders, bears, eagles (they will knock you off the tower and EAT you like a goat!!). Depending on co-located services make sure that you are contacting applicable parties and having equipment turned down before climbing. I learned this the hard way. 100-300K watt FM towers will cause extreme headaches and I actually got RF burns on my hands through my gloves and my eyeballs hurt for days! That was when I learned that I was supposed to have them turned down (after 5 years of climbing them...thanks for the proper training D_GIS).
On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 7:04 PM, Jaime Solorza <losguyswirel...@gmail.com> wrote: > Tower history and maintenance logs are paramount. > > Jaime Solorza > On Jan 9, 2015 6:50 PM, "Paul McCall" <pa...@pdmnet.net> wrote: > >> Everyone is Comtrained. All equipment is inspected regularly. >> Competency is at a high level. >> >> >> >> Regular safety procedures, coupled with safety meeting discussions is >> more what I am looking to improve on. >> >> >> >> Example… >> >> >> >> All the SITE inspection checks that would need to be done before someone >> steps on the tower. >> >> Emergency procedures, contacts, etc. >> >> >> >> Those type of things… >> >> >> >> *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Jaime Solorza >> *Sent:* Friday, January 09, 2015 8:21 PM >> *To:* Animal Farm >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Tower Safety documents / policies >> >> >> >> Proper training. Equipment must be in good conditions period. Never >> send a climber up by himself. Must be a competent ground crew. Recent >> job in Midland my son and I did is good example >> They only wanted me to work on project to keep costs down. I said no and >> they.hired us when I told them about safety and rescue issues. >> >> Jaime Solorza >> >> On Jan 9, 2015 6:08 PM, "Paul McCall" <pa...@pdmnet.net> wrote: >> >> It’s that time again… when someone asks what everyone is doing for tower >> safety programs, meetings, policies, procedures. >> >> >> >> Googling around… it appears like safety in relation to what an employer >> “should” be doing to meet OSHA and the 3 or 4 other “governing bodies of >> tower experts” is a bit discouraging. >> >> >> >> My objective is to have a Document Procedure for a tower climber and crew >> leader when they step on site, meaning a good checklist of everything >> required to both meet the “requirements” and everything to keep them safe. >> >> >> >> I know some companies that have a certain level of inherent risk, like a >> construction company, has regular safety meetings. I think that is great, >> but I think it needs to be comprehensive. I don’t think I am alone in my >> thoughts. >> >> >> >> Does anyone have any kind of materials they would be inclined to share >> with the group… from documents, to policies and procedures? >> >> >> >> Paul >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Paul McCall, Pres. >> >> PDMNet / Florida Broadband >> >> 658 Old Dixie Highway >> >> Vero Beach, FL 32962 >> >> 772-564-6800 office >> >> 772-473-0352 cell >> >> www.pdmnet.com >> >> pa...@pdmnet.net >> >> >> >
