(127c) Practical Tower Safety from the Installer's Perspective

This session will present tower entry safety from an Installer's perspective. Topics should cover the following topics and more as well as provide personal experiences.

PPE

Lockout/Tagout

Hole watch

Blinding & double block & bleed & Unit “Walk down”

Fire Protection

Hydration, Heat Stress, and stamina

Intrinsically safe (what does that really mean)

Claustrophobia and darkness

Asbestos, dust, mold, dirt, oil, sludge etc.

Hot work (sparks, welding bright lights, burns etc)

Safe Work Permits and the permitting process