Although I don't climb professionally, many of the pro's seem to require
"Comtrain" certification. See
http://www.comtrainusa.com/
Bob/WF3H
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Lloyd" <lloyd@ussc.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 10:03 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Certification to climb towers?
> I went to a club meeting last night where the speaker was in the
> business of Tower and Antenna Installation. He said that the OSHA rules
> have changed over that past few years and that everyone who climbs
> towers needs to be certified to climb and and must use the proper body
> harness climbing belts and locking belt clips.
>
> He also said that if there is an accident, that OSHA WILL come and
> inspect the Tower accident. If the climber is not certified then the
> insurance companies won't pay any claims.
>
> I would like to know if someone could confirm this and let me know what
> one needs to go through to get certified to climb towers? I've only
> been climbing towers for 37 years now and yes I have a body harness
> climbing belt. I climb towers to repair and maintain my ham radio
> antennas. I did not know that everyone needs to be certified to climb.
>
> Can someone direct me to some information on the web about
> certifications for tower climbers and the OSHA requirements?
>
> Thanks,
>
> John, K7JL
>
>
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questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
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Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions
and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
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