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ALL HANDS ON SAFETY - THE ROLE OF HAZARD

RECOGNITION IN TOWER SAFETY

June 2, 2010 Presented by Don Doty and David Sams- Sponsored by Zurich Financial Services

Presenters

Mr. Sams, director of risk management for SBA Network Services, currently has over nineteen years of experience as a Safety and Health Professional in the recognition, evaluation and control of workplace hazards. His qualifications include a thorough knowledge of OSHA, DOT, ANSI, EPA and consensus safety and health standards.

He has spent the last ten years in the tower industry where he has developed and implemented a complete risk assessment and safety policy and procedure program specifically designed for Fall Protection Standards and Radio Frequency (RF) recognition, assessment and training.

David can be reached at (678) 942-3763, dsams@sbasite.com

 

David SamsDon Doty

Mr. Doty, co-founder of Doty Moore Tower Services LLC, is a pioneer in the broadcast tower industry. Doty is former Chairman of the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE), and has served on the board of Directors for the past 13 years.

A recognized expert in safety, Mr. Doty is a regular speaker and advocate on various topics in the tower industry, from safety engineering to OSHA compliance issues, frequently visiting Washington, DC promoting safety initiatives.

Don can be reached at (215) 631-1302, don.doty@stainlessllc.com.

Why is safety important?

Injuries or fatalities Delays in the completion of work Reduced quality of work Increased job costs Potential liability and litigation

Who is responsible for safety on a job site?

Carrier? Site Manager? Tower Owner? Tower Climbers?

CORRECT ANSWER: EVERYONE!

How SBA Manages On-Site Safety

Hire only qualified contractors We educate on-site personnel (project

managers or site superintendents) on safety standards for contractors working on site

SBA enforces safety standards rigorously and will remove contractors from the site and from our qualified list

Tower Owner’s Role in On-Site Safety

Ensure your on-site managers can recognize safe working conditions and behaviors

Learn the terminology tower crews are using when speaking about safety on your site

Empower site managers to help mitigate safety issues when they are identified

Make safety a priority on all tower contract work

Reinforcing the NATE Message

NATE has been the leader in tower safety for the last 15 years as the only non-profit trade association dedicated to making safety the priority focus for tower erection, maintenance and service personnel.

During that time NATE has developed the industry’s benchmark safety programs, safety videos and numerous safety resources. The Association has held over 100 individual safety education sessions and provided safety material across the industry.

NATE has a Partnership with OSHA for raising the bar on safety, created the industry’s first tower climber fall protection training standard and continues to work to develop safe climbing standards with several states.

How can NATE help make your tower sites safer?

Safety Materials Tower Owner Safety Checklist Qualified Contractors Evaluation

Checklist Safety Webinars NATE/OSHA Partnership NEW – NATE Tower Safety Hazard

Recognition Guide

About the Hazard Recognition Guide

FREE, online resource that provides insight into the most important aspects of safety and hazard recognition on broadcast and communication tower sites.

Designed specifically for the on-site personnel of carriers, broadcasters, owners, operators, general contractors and any other organizations responsible for activities on a tower site.

Includes sources for additional information including OSHA references and guidance to the appropriate NATE resources.

The Guide can be accessed on at NATEHOME.COM or hazardrecognition.com

Experiencing the Guide

Topics Covered

Job-site Documentation Job-site Conditions Personal Protection Equipment Fall Protection Equipment Training RF Radiation Hazard Hoists Personnel Lifting Rigging & Blocks Gin Poles Ladders

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Why should my company care?

Help create a culture of safety on tower sites Ensure that standard safety practices are used Provides standard vocabulary for tower sites that

prevents confusion or miscommunication Help meet the goal of sending every tower

technician home safely tonight and every night Insurance benefits with training programs Multi-Employer Statue

How can I use this in my company?

Require all site supervisors view the guide module Incorporate the guide into existing, formal training

program Enforce the concepts in the guide on all tower sites

Go towww. natehome.com or

www. hazardrecongition.com to explore the Hazard Recognition Guide.

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