Safety and Access Solutions for the Wireless Industry Workforce Wireless West Conference April 21, 2016 Anaheim, California

About NATE Founded on March 31, 1995 Hosted First NATE Conference in 1996 Global Leader in Industry Safety and Best Practices for 21 Years Voice of Tower Construction, Service and Maintenance Industry Diverse Membership Make-Up Evolving with Wireless Industry

Challenges Structures Overloads & Age Step-bolts & Cable Climbs Access Terrain & Climate Critters Labor Force Qualifications Certification

Structures

Structures Subcommittee The Structures Subcommittee consists of tower structure manufacturers, engineers and industry standard experts and is currently focusing on finding common ground on enhancing the number of tie-off points on existing and future tower structures to make navigating the tower easier and safer for the climber.

Step Bolts

NATE Step Bolt Testing Event Carrollton, Texas – Summer 2016 Event will be conducted in accordance with TIA testing rules Structural manufacturers to donate fabricated monopole sections Step Bolt testing to determine if 5/8 step belts are adequate in strength Static testing environment Both hydraulic pull and drop test

Overloaded Structures 3G Load vs LTE Load 3G LoadLTE Load% Increase 150' POLE19,677 lbs 24,838 lbs 26% 250' TOWER 34,700 lbs 42,300 lbs 22% * Courtesy of Valmont Site Pro 1

Less than a Decade!

You Decide!

Safety Climbs Loose Cable *Photo Courtesy of SBA Communications

Safety Climbs Obstructed Climbing Path, Missing Stepbolts * Photo Courtesy of WA - LNI

Guy Wire Checks Loose Thimble Photo Courtesy of WA - LNI

Structure Solutions Lessons from WA State (DOSH) Rod Julian - Telecom Safety Compliance Blocked Climbing Facility or Safety Climb A Loose or Pinched Safety Climb Cable Missing Thimbles and Guy Wire Tension Issues Over Loaded Mounts Missing Hardware Missing Climbing Pegs Red Tag A Red Tag is Installed Until Abatement Positively Structure Owners are responding Positively!

Fix This! Photo Courtesy of WA - LNI

Structure Solutions Adhere to the Standards ANSI-TIA 222 Structures Standards ANSI 1019 Gin Pole Standard To become ANSI 322 Ensure qualified Engineering Ask Questions Consider Construction Loading Just say NO!

Challenges in Access

Access

Access Solutions Equipment Snow - Worth every nickel Right Equipment Proper Training Cranes and Man lifts – Worth every penny Right Equipment Proper Training Air Support – Worth Every Dime Situational Awareness - Train!

Access Solutions NATE UAS Committee Consists of Licensed Pilots and Representatives from select UAS Service Companies Engaging with Government officials at the FAA and NTIA Goals: To be a conveyor of information to NATE members/wireless stakeholders and develop best practice resources on safe UAS Integration

Labor Force Challenges

Only Great People… In Great Cultures… Make Great Companies!

Hiring Qualified Contractors You Make the Choice There is a direct correlation between safety and quality!

Solutions through Standards ANSI A10.48 Safety & Performance

Climber Training Standard 4 th Edition The NATE CTS 4 th Edition contains the minimum requirements to which all tower climbers must be trained.

Climber Connection Campaign Videos and Social Media Reaching out to “OUR” People!

Worker Certification Accredited

Tower Family Foundation Providing Support by Standing Together

Thank You!