Maintains Competent Climber/Rescuer Certification - Competent Climber training must meet or exceed applicable sections in OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926. It must also meet or exceed applicable sections of ANSI/ASSE A10.48, ANSI Z359 and the NATE Tower Climber Fall Protection Training Standard (CTS). Written testing and continuous, critical observation by a competent person while in-training are required. *Once a person has achieved this level of credentialing they only need to maintain the awareness portion of this training in the event this will be a skill utilized by them in their activities Maintains Radio Frequency (RF) Certification – This annual training must meet or exceed the requirements of all current Federal Communications Commission-Office of Engineering and Technology (FCC OET) Bulletins with regards to Human Exposure levels. Maintains First Aid/Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation/Blood Borne Pathogens (FA/CPR/BBP) Certification – Must be properly trained and able to render First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and protect against infection from Blood Borne Pathogens. Such training must be in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.50 and result in a valid certificate from the U.S Bureau of Mines, the American Red Cross or equivalent. OSHA 30 (Telecom) – 30 hour course is required with an emphasis on telecommunications work following the guidance by the OSHA institute. Amplitude Modulation (AM) Detuning – Must be able to identify the presence of an AM detuning skirt and apply the provisions of 47 CFR 1.30002 Tower Construction or Modification near AM Stations. Must plan and communicate proper mitigation of hazards associated with a detuning skirt. Must ensure that installation of any appurtenance will not impact performance of the detuning skirt. Electrical Safety - Must be trained in the identification and abatement of electrical hazards that may be encountered as a part of the SOW. Such training will address the proper use of monitors, lock out tag out, system turn down and client communication IAW 29 CFR 1926.4, Subpart K.

1. Maintains Competent Climber/Rescuer Certification
2. Maintains RF Certification
3. Maintains FA/CPR/BBP Certification
4. OSHA 30
5. AM Detuning
6. Electrical Safety

Understands and applies the following: Applies client/structure owner procedural requirements for site access and SOW –competent in the review and understanding of the employer/client/structure owner’s Notice to Proceed (NTP) documentation and notification requirements which are SOW dependent. Any conflicts between the design for maintenance and condition assessment requirements of ANSI/TIA 222, ANSI/TIA 322 and ANSI/ASSE A10.48 the ANSI/TIA 222 shall prevail. ANSI/TIA 222 – Must understand and apply the applicable sections of ANSI/TIA 222, structural Standard for Antenna Supporting Structures and Antennas. This standard is the recognized consensus standard and has been adopted by the International Building Code (IBC) to establish the design, maintenance and condition assessment requirements of antenna supporting structures and shall be used along with the structure owner’s established maintenance and condition assessment program. Specifically related to the SOW: Section 9 - Foundations and Anchorages Section 10 – Protective Grounding Section 11 – Obstruction and Marking Section 12 – Climbing Facilities Section 13 – Plans, Assembly Tolerances and Markings Section 14 – Maintenance and Condition Assessment Annex G – Geotechnical Investigation Annex H – Additional Corrosion Control Annex I – Climber Attachment Anchorages Annex J – Maintenance Condition Assessment Annex K – Measuring Guy Tensions ANSI/TIA 322 – Must understand and apply the applicable sections of ANSI/TIA 322, Standard for Loading, Analysis and Design Criteria Related to the Installation, Alteration and Maintenance of Communication Structures, specifically Section 2 – Structural Considerations During Construction, relative to the SOW. ANSI/ASSE A10.48 – Must understand and comply with requirements of ANSI/ASSE A10.48, Criteria for Safety Practices with the Construction, Demolition, Modification and Maintenance of Communication Structures. The ANSI/ASSE A10.48 is to be utilized for planning the means and methods to conduct a maintenance and condition assessment governed by the requirements of ANSI/TIA 222 and/or owner’s representative. The ANSI/ASSE A10.48 establishes the minimum criteria for safe work practices and training for personnel performing work on communication structures. Must be able to comply with all sections and appendices relative to the SOW.

1. Understands and applies the following: Procedural requirements for site access and Scope of Work (SOW)
2. Understands and applies the following: ANSI/TIA 222
3. Understands and applies the following: ANSI/TIA 322
4. Understands and applies the following: ANSI/ASSE A10.48

Workplace Behavioral Training – Must have the ability to assess and address interpersonal relationships and crew qualifications to perform the SOW. Must report issues to his/her employer immediately. An available program is “The Department of Labor’s Workplace Violence Program”. Client Based Deliverables – Must be able to read, understand and execute the construction drawings, structural analysis requirements and associated construction documents as they apply to the SOW. Must possess the skills to communicate these requirements to the crew. Client-based deliverables include such items as redline drawings, close out packages, testing information, site photography/video, permit inspections, etc. The training must have specific emphasis placed on interpretation of construction documents and the ANSI standards that apply to steel erection or demolition, including assessment of existing conditions. Computer Skills – Must have a basic knowledge and use of the following: Email, email attachments, word processing, spreadsheets, pdf formatting, photo resizing, etc. Daily Workforce Assessment – Must report to employer when they have concerns regarding an employee’s ability to perform or safely perform essential work tasks. Effective Communications – Must demonstrate ability to communicate with job site personnel, management, land owners, customers and public that may be exposed.

1. Workplace Behavioral Training
2. Client Based Deliverables
3. Computer Skills
4. Daily Workforce Assessment
5. Effective Communications

Awareness training does not imply the person has the skills to perform work. To perform the work listed below the individual shall have the corresponding endorsement and/or training. Guy Wire Systems - Overview of the basic components such as the anchor shafts, turnbuckles, thimbles, end terminations, shackles, end sleeves, guy wires, grounding, cathodic protection, etc. The plumb, twist and tension shall be discussed IAW ANSI/TIA222 Annex K and ANSI/TIA 322. Structural Modification – Awareness must include the ability to evaluate a structural modification SOW, its impact to rigging classification, climbing facilities, mounting locations, and must communicate if there is any deviation IAW most current published revision of ANSI/TIA 222. Must understand the condition assessment process prior to accessing the structure. Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) – Include that this technology is continually developing and its ability to support our infrastructures. Personal UAS are never to be used on site. The use of these systems is governed by the FAA 14 CFR Part 107. Shall adhere to additional state regulations, permits, insurance and site owner requirements. Tower Service Elevator – Most commonly found in Broadcast Structures. Must be able to recognize and understand the hazards, operation and inspection requirements.

1. Guy Wire Systems
2. Structural Modification(s)
3. Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)
4. Tower Service Elevator

Competent Climber training must meet or exceed applicable sections in OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926. It must also meet or exceed applicable sections of ANSI/ASSE A10.48, ANSI Z359 and the NATE Tower Climber Fall Protection Training Standard (CTS). Written testing and continuous, critical observation by a competent person while in-training are required. *Once a person has achieved this level of credentialing they only need to maintain the awareness portion of this training in the event this will be a skill utilized by them in their activities.

This annual training must meet or exceed the requirements of all current Federal Communications Commission-Office of Engineering and Technology (FCC OET) Bulletins with regards to Human Exposure levels.

Must be properly trained and able to render First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and protect against infection from Blood Borne Pathogens. Such training must be in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.50 and result in a valid certificate from the U.S Bureau of Mines, the American Red Cross or equivalent.

This course is required with an emphasis on telecommunications work following the guidance by the OSHA institute.

Must be able to identify the presence of an AM detuning skirt and apply the provisions of 47 CFR 1.30002 Tower Construction or Modification near AM Stations. Must plan and communicate proper mitigation of hazards associated with a detuning skirt. Must ensure that installation of any appurtenance will not impact performance of the detuning skirt.

Must be trained in the identification and abatement of electrical hazards that may be encountered as a part of the SOW. Such training will address the proper use of monitors, lock out tag out, system turn down and client communication IAW 29 CFR 1926.4, Subpart K.

Must understand and apply the applicable sections of ANSI/TIA 222, Structural Standard for Antenna Supporting Structures and Antennas. This standard is the recognized consensus standard and has been adopted by the International Building Code (IBC) to establish the design, maintenance and condition assessment requirements of antenna supporting structures and shall be used along with the structure owner’s established maintenance and condition assessment program. Specifically related to the SOW: Section 9 - Foundations and Anchorages Section 10 – Protective Grounding Section 11 – Obstruction and Marking Section 12 – Climbing Facilities Section 13 – Plans, Assembly Tolerances and Markings Section 14 – Maintenance and Condition Assessment Annex G – Geotechnical Investigation Annex H – Additional Corrosion Control Annex I – Climber Attachment Anchorages Annex J – Maintenance Condition Assessment Annex K – Measuring Guy Tensions

Must understand and apply the applicable sections of ANSI/TIA 322, Standard for Loading, Analysis and Design Criteria Related to the Installation, Alteration and Maintenance of Communication Structures, specifically Section 2 – Structural Considerations During Construction, relative to the SOW.

Must understand and comply with requirements of ANSI/ASSE A10.48, Criteria for Safety Practices with the Construction, Demolition, Modification and Maintenance of Communication Structures. The ANSI/ASSE A10.48 is to be utilized for planning the means and methods to conduct a maintenance and condition assessment governed by the requirements of ANSI/TIA 222 and/or owner’s representative. The ANSI/ASSE A10.48 establishes the minimum criteria for safe work practices and training for personnel performing work on communication structures. Must be able to comply with all sections and appendices relative to the SOW.

Must have the ability to assess and address interpersonal relationships and crew qualifications to perform the SOW. Must report issues to his/her employer immediately. An available program is “The Department of Labor’s Workplace Violence Program”.

Must be able to read, understand and execute the construction drawings, structural analysis requirements and associated construction documents as they apply to the SOW. Must possess the skills to communicate these requirements to the crew. Client-based deliverables include such items as redline drawings, close out packages, testing information, site photography/video, permit inspections, etc. The training must have specific emphasis placed on interpretation of construction documents and the ANSI standards that apply to steel erection or demolition, including assessment of existing conditions. Applies client/structure owner procedural requirements for site access and SOW – competent in the review and understanding of the employer/client/structure owner’s Notice to Proceed (NTP) documentation and notification requirements which are SOW dependent. Any conflicts between the design for maintenance and condition assessment requirements of ANSI/TIA 222, ANSI/TIA 322 and ANSI/ASSE A10.48 the ANSI/TIA 222 shall prevail.

Must have a basic knowledge and use of the following: Email, email attachments, word processing, spreadsheets, pdf formatting, photo resizing, etc.

Must report to employer when they have concerns regarding an employee’s ability to perform or safely perform essential work tasks.

Must demonstrate ability to communicate with job site personnel, management, land owners, customers and public that may be exposed.

Awareness training does not imply the person has the skills to perform work. To perform the work listed below the individual shall have the corresponding endorsement and/or training. Guy Wire Systems - Overview of the basic components such as the anchor shafts, turnbuckles, thimbles, end terminations, shackles, end sleeves, guy wires, grounding, cathodic protection, etc. The plumb, twist and tension shall be discussed IAW ANSI/TIA 222 Annex K and ANSI/TIA 322. Structural Modification – Awareness must include the ability to evaluate a structural modification SOW, its impact to rigging classification, climbing facilities, mounting locations, and must communicate if there is any deviation IAW most current published revision of ANSI/TIA 222. Must understand the condition assessment process prior to accessing the structure. Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) – Include that this technology is continually developing and its ability to support our infrastructures. Personal UAS are never to be used on site. The use of these systems is governed by the FAA 14 CFR Part 107. Shall adhere to additional state regulations, permits, insurance and site owner requirements. Tower Service Elevator – Most commonly found in Broadcast Structures. Must be able to recognize and understand the hazards, operation and inspection requirements.