Employees climb communication towers to perform construction and maintenance activities and face numerous hazards, including fall hazards, hazards associated with structural collapses and improper rigging and hoisting practices, and “struck-by” hazards. as inconsistent correlation to communication tower use and function. Furthermore, the comprehensive application of Class III categorization to communication towers with the in-tention of increasing the reliability of wireless networks during emergency situations frequently fails to achieve the. Prior to the 1980s, communication and broadcast tower erection, servicing and maintenance was a very small and highly specialized industry. 48-2023: Criteria For Safety Practices With The Construction, Demolition, Modification And Maintenance Of Communication Structures establishes criteria for safe work practices and training for personnel performing work on communication structures.
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