Tower Climbing






To erect, inspect, maintain, test, repair or decommission communication structures and equipment, professional technicians must know how to safely climb towers. Only trained workers are allowed to participate in tower climbing work activities and must receive extensive, specialized training before being allowed to climb towers. This safety topic can be used in addition to (not in place of) required safety training and focuses primarily on preparation before the climb and PPE requirements.


Long Version - 6 pages

Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet



Tower Climbing, Construction

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Resources & References

Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive safety meeting topic specific to tower climbers in the construction industry that can be used in addition to (not in place of) required safety training and focuses primarily on preparation before the climb and PPE requirements.