Working on communication towers is one of the most dangerous jobs in construction. Workers face serious risks, including falls from great heights, electrical hazards, extreme weather, and even structural failures. These safety tips can help prevent injuries and save lives.
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As we focus on the safety of communication tower workers, it's important to know that ladder accidents pose a risks in many different jobs. Every year, over 100 people lose their lives in ladder-related incidents, with thousands more suffering disabling injuries. This March, during National Ladder Safety Month, let’s raise awareness and reduce ladder-related injuries and fatalities.
Remember, "Every Step Matters" not only for communication tower climbers but with anyone who uses ladders. Prioritizing ladder safety is a step in the right direction for workplace safety. These resources can help:
Elevate your safety expertise and boost your career prospects with our comprehensive OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course. This in-person training is tailored specifically for Texas residents and employees working in the state.
Why choose our OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course?
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Expert instruction: Learn from OSHA-authorized instructors with extensive industry experience.
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Comprehensive curriculum: Cover essential OSHA standards, requirements, and safety awareness techniques.
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Interactive learning: Engage in hands-on activities and discussions to reinforce your understanding.
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Career advancement: Receive an OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course completion card within eight weeks.
Course details:
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Course length: Five-day intensive program.
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Class times: 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (M/T/Th) and 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. (W/F)
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Language: Available in English or Spanish. Participants must speak fluently in the language of instruction.
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Cost: $30 per participant.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Program (OSHCON) offers free, confidential safety consultations at your workplace to help your business, regardless of size or industry.
Our expert consultants can:
- Identify and help you eliminate safety and health hazards.
- Guide you through OSHA standards compliance.
- Provide hands-on training.
- Assist with developing safety and health programs.
Additional OSHCON benefits include access to:
- Free safety training materials and publications.
- Industrial hygiene services (e.g., noise monitoring, air sampling).
- Technical updates on OSHA standards.
Ready to improve workplace safety?
Contact OSHCON:
Showcase your commitment to workplace safety by nominating your company or another deserving organization for the Lone Star Safety Award. DWC recognizes employers with exemplary safety programs through this program.
Company qualifications:
- Proven safety program.
- Injury rates below the national average for three years.
- No work-related fatalities in the past 12 months.
- Texas employers with workers' compensation coverage.
- Employers without coverage but with five or more employees.
- Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) participants are automatically eligible.
Benefits for recipients:
- Public recognition at the annual DWC Workers' Compensation Conference.
- Complimentary training, per availability.
- A press release issued to local media.
- A notification sent to Texas legislators in the recipient’s area.
- For first time recipients: A Lone Star Safety Award certificate, decal, and banner presented at their workplace by a DWC representative.
- For renewal recipients: A Lone Star Safety Award certificate and decal mailed to their workplace.
- A digital award seal for use on the employer’s website, social media, and marketing materials.
- Possible invitations to present at industry associations, mentor other organizations, or serve on panels for safety and health issues.
Ready to highlight your safety achievements? Apply now! Download, complete, and return the Lone Star Safety Program application or contact DWC at 512-804-4622 with any questions.
For more information, contact HealthSafety@tdi.texas.gov.
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