Penalties said to be low when companies are cited following fatal tower climber accidents January 12, 2010 - A review of OSHA penalties during the past two years found that the average charge levied against a tower construction company cited after a climber died following a fall from an elevated...
The validity of such a claim is also argued by representatives from third world nations where a harness and steel-toed boots are optional if the climber is more comfortable with a hemp positioning rope tied around his shirtless midriff as he uses his bare feet as a sensory probe for sure fo...
The underlying force required for climbing is generated by a combination of muscle tension and eccentric (lengthening) power. As the climber uses their arms to pull on the small rock contact points, they must generate enormous forces in the finger flexors to maintain gripping strength. Additionally...
CITCA announces the opening of its regional tower climber safety training facility near Dallas December 17, 2009 - Steve Wilder, V/P and COO of CITCA, the Communication Industry Training and Certification Academy in Bradley, Ill. recently announced the opening a new regional training facility near...
It has been reported that it will be a slow recovery, but he is doing well and is alert. Gaines is a veteran climber. Cluster of Missouri towers bought by American Tower in an $88.5 million deal June 18 , 2007 - Brothers Michael Roberts Sr. and Steven Roberts Sr., owners of Roberts...