OSHA's public request for information about worker safety
hazards in communication tower construction and maintenance activities, which
closed on June 15, drew input from hundreds of stakeholders, including many
communication tower workers. Comments included input about the causes of worker
injuries and deaths, as well as best practices to address these hazards.
OSHA is conducting an in-depth analysis of the comments,
but it is already clear that valuable information was submitted. Workers spoke
of long, tiring days spent climbing towers in inclement weather, along with
many other hazards they encounter on a daily basis. Tower company owners
addressed the difficulties they face keeping their businesses economically
viable in this challenging industry.
OSHA will carefully consider each of the comments, which,
along with research and further communications with stakeholders, will help
determine what actions the agency should take to address the hazards in this
industry. For more, see the online docket and OSHA's Communication Towers webpage.
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