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The U.S.'s Most Dangerous Profession

Discussion in 'Wireless News' started by clock3687, Apr 25, 2008.

  1. clock3687

    clock3687 Cell Signal?????? Use it!
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    While it pays well (as it should), wireless tower climbing and construction is the most dangerous U.S. occupation when measured in terms of death rate per 100,000 employees. According to Wireless Estimator, there's been a recent spike in the number of tower climbing and construction fatalities, with five climbers dying within the last week alone. Deaths in Mississippi, Georgia, Texas and two deaths in South Carolina have caused the industry to re-examine its safety procedures and conduct some refresher safety courses for climbers:

    Bechtel Corporation's northeast regional and market construction managers are holding mandatory safety stand down meetings this week for its construction employees and their subcontractors and their subtier subcontractors. Their safety topic will be refreshing the back to basics with a strong focus on working at heights. Attention is being focused on this subject because of the fatalities which have recently occurred. They said that AT&T has required its contractors and suppliers to immediately hold the stand down meetings.

    Back in 2006, ISP Planet explored how much WISPs pay for such technicians (and their insurance). Climbers often charge $1,500 or more a day plus additional insurance fees; one climber notes that he bills out at $295.00 per hour.

    The U.S.'s Most Dangerous Profession - Five wireless tower climbers dead in last week... - dslreports.com

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    I thought crab fishing was the most dangerous job in the US?!? Thanks to all those who climb those towers to keep cell service up & running. You all clearly do a dangerous job.
     
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  2. Eric47

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    seriously guys, be safe up there, we are praying for you all.
     
    #2 Eric47, Apr 25, 2008
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    yea no joke...
     
    #3 Kalimotxo, Apr 25, 2008
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    While every construction related job can and is dangerous, most of these deaths could have been prevented through proper work practices. All too often the bottom line clouds people's vision and makes them skip those extra steps that ensure a safe job site and proper usage of tools and lifts. I've climbed towers upwards of 500ft, and while I don't guarantee that I'll never make a mistake and fall to my death, I try very hard to ensure that I do my job safely everytime.

    No cell phone site, antenna or tower is so important that I cannot take the time to ensure my own personal safety and make sure I and my coworkers go home at the end of the day. Granted there will always be circumstances beyond my control, I need to do my best to prepare for them.
     
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    well said, safety first.
     
    #5 Analog man, Apr 29, 2008
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    Tower climbers dont make much compared to the risks.

    Tower companies may bill their clients at those numbers but their not paying their climbers crap.

    I climbed for a year and a half at $15 bucks and hour just because there were no other jobs.
    Alot of climbers make less than that.

    I have been up to 725 feet and loved it but the pay wasnt worth it to me. Alot of times climber do straight foolish things like free climbing or riding winch cables.

    Monopoles suck and are a pain to work on compared to guyed or free standing.
     
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    monopoles are 90% of this area here. i only see guyed or lattice in rural areas. or towers that have been in place for a really long time.
     
    #7 Eric47, Apr 29, 2008
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    Same is true here. We only see monopoles or attached to buildings in North NJ. The only freestanding towers that I know in this area are the Cablevision tower on Rt. 287 near exit 55 (Wanaque) which houses AT&T and Verizon antennas, among other systems. There's also the tower up on Garret Mountain which is owned by Passaic County. No cell panels on that one.
     
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