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June 1, 2007
Chairman’s Message
It’s nice to hear that so many of our members are busy.

June 1, 2007
From the NATE Office
Do you ever get that feeling that someone is watching you?
As I write this month’s article, there’s a man outside my window with a masonry saw.

June 1, 2007
Membership Committee Update
Welcome to the newest members of the NATE Family:
Crown Consulting, Inc.
T3 Wireless & Associates, Inc.
Trek Equipment Corporation
Trussnet USA Development, Inc.
United Tower Solutions, LLC
Irrefutable Laws of Tower Management
What goes up; must come down, eventually.
The crane is 3 feet too short, including the jib.
The utility locate markings are done correctly; on the wrong street.
I think I left my hardhat at: ______________ (fill in fast food establishment here).
Time saved is money squared; and money saved is time squared.
Of course I shipped the anchor bolts, what do you think I .

June 1, 2007
OSHA Relations Committee Update
On Any Given Day There Are a Finite Number of Skilled, Competent Tower Workers
How long does it take to train a worker to be a competent climber? How long does it take to train a competent climber to be a competent, skilled tower worker? There is a difference.
Once a worker is a competent climber, what is required to elevate that worker to the status of a qualified, skilled worker? How much time is required to attain this skill level? Can this skill level be obtained in a classroom setting only, or does it require on-the-job training as well? How much on-the-job training is required?
These are all pertinent questions that can only be answered by those with years of experience within the tower industry.

June 1, 2007
Safety & Education Committee Update
Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire
It was only 11:00 a.m.

 
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