Fundamentals of Wireless Site Safety

Course Overview

United States employers have a legal responsibility to educate employees on all workplace safety standards and the hazards their employees may face while on the job. When it comes to the wireless industry, site safety training is essential for all personnel who enter cell sites. Wireless Site Safety is the first combined training program in the Wireless Industry that provides an industry overview, antenna and site-specific training, driver safety, and complete training that includes an OSHA 10-hour construction card. Delivered by an experienced wireless industry expert, this course addresses the basic practices of identifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards associated with working on a wireless site.

*Training contact hours can be applied against TIRAP related instruction outlines for TTT-1 and TTT-2 (Telecommunication Tower Technician) and Wireless Technician.

Establishing good safety practices helps establish an effective safety culture, increase worker productivity, improve quality of service, and reduce the number of injuries and deaths, property damage, legal liability, illnesses, workers’ compensation claims, and missed time from work. Whether you are an individual looking to learn new skills and receive certification, or an employer looking to gain a competitive advantage by upskilling your workforce, successful completion of these courses ensure core competencies.

Intended Audiences

All personnel who enter cell sites
TTT I, II, and III
Crew Lead, Forman, and Construction Managers
RF, AE, and Design Engineers
Site Acquisition and Project Management Personnel

Key Takeaways

Apply the OSHA regulations for working on a wireless communication site and Identify safe work practices around wireless sites, antennas and co-location antenna configurations.
Explain the OSHA requirements for hazard recognition and mitigation using engineering, administrative and PPE controls.
Understand and explain “Best Practices” work processes using ANSI, ASTM and TIA standards applicable to the wireless industry.
Select a variety of PPE based on a workplace evaluation and the types of hazards, and take responsibility for correctly fitting, maintaining, and using personal protective equipment.
Identify bloodborne pathogens and common symptoms, and list engineering and work practice control measures that protect employees against exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Identify a confined space, its hazards, requirements for confined spaces as listed under the Permit-Required Confined Spaces Standard, and duties and responsibilities of confined space workers specific to wireless sites.
Identify hazardous energy sources and use appropriate energy- isolating devices, and describe the procedures for conducting a lockout/tagout and other isolating methods in the wireless site industry.
Recognize safe operating procedures for capstan hoists, power tools and rigging based on OSHA, ASTM B30 and ANSI standards.
Recognize the information required on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and warning labels, as well as how they are used and maintained, and the meaning of pictograms, under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), and identify training program requirements.
Contact hour credit toward TIRAP related instruction for TTT-1, TTT-2, and Wireless Technician occupations.

Course Includes

Course outline
Online access to self-guided PowerPoint deck
Certificate of completion

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Course Overview

Intended Audiences

Key Takeaways

Course Includes

FAQ

Classes available

Beginner

2 ½ Days

English

Instructor-Led Classroom

Take the next step toward becoming an expert in the wireless industry