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Welcome to the National Association of Tower Erectors website!
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April 9, 2009
A Letter from the NATE Chairman
Dear NATE Member,
Last summer our industry experienced a number of preventable accidents. These losses devastated and affected the entire industry, as these individuals were more than co-workers; they were our friends and family.
As we enter into another busy construction season, it is imperative that everyone come together and make the daily effort of recognizing the potential hazards faced on each job site to prevent accidents from happening.
Keeping safety top of mind is critical to the success of our workplace safety programs and our industry overall. Each and every one of us must take the steps to ensure that our companies have established and implemented the necessary safety practices and procedures before every project begins.
Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is our first line of defense and most effective safety measure that can be employed universally by anyone climbing a tower. Most accidents have proven not to be the result of faulty equipment, but rather human error involving the improper use or lack of safety equipment, the lack of proper training and preparation, poor communication, taking shortcuts, working in unsafe conditions or plain old carelessness. If we remain vigilant and take the necessary measures to ensure safety, we can raise employee morale and stop accidents from occurring.
To ensure that your PPE is safe to use, you or your designated competent person must perform daily equipment inspections. Any worn, damaged or improperly functioning equipment must be removed from service immediately. Audits of the company’s safety practices need to be conducted on a regular basis to ensure employees are putting their training into practice and 100% fall protection should be mandated at all times, regardless of height of the job.
Dedication to safety is a continuous effort. It is essential to create a culture of safety for your company on a daily basis. Increased safety awareness and fewer on-the-job injuries will result in more employees’ lives being saved and an increase in the company’s bottom line. The rush to fix a problem or deploy a site can seem overriding, but the cost of an accident is far more disruptive to a company than any service outage. Do not be pushed to complete tasks faster than can safely be performed.
We must all take the time to talk to our foremen, safety directors and employees about safety. Emphasize that safety not only comes first, it is a requirement of their employment. Make certain that everyone has the proper training and equipment to meet safety expectations. Remind everyone that their lives and the lives of their fellow workers depend on the decisions they make. We must do this today and let our employees know that daily tailgate talks are how each day must begin.
As NATE continues to work hard to produce materials that keep everyone informed about safety advancements in the tower industry, we must all do our part to reduce injuries and loss of life. Lead by example and commit to making safety your company’s top priority this summer and every season. Together, we can ensure everyone goes home safe at the end of every day. Remember, when it comes to safety, It’s Up To You!
Be Safe,
Jim Coleman
NATE Chairman
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NATE Webinars
All NATE Webinars have been placed on a separate page on this website. Please follow the link to be redirected.
NATE Webinar page
To view the “It’s Up To You” Public Service Announcement, please click on this link
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SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS ~ MAKE YOUR PLANS TODAY FOR NATE 2010!
To the left of this column you may click on the NATE 2010 logo to complete the Sponsor and Exhibitor contract for the 15th Annual Conference and Exposition to be held in Orlando, Florida, February 15 - 18, 2010.
The Exhibit Hall Map below will assist you in choosing your desired booth space.
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NATE Safety Campaign
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Tower Safety…It’s Up To You T-Shirt
Express your commitment to safety in the tower industry by wearing the Tower Safety….It’s Up To You T-shirt. This Hanes Beefy-T is made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton. Front displays It’s Up To Me! and back displays It’s Up To You!
Sizes S-3XL $9.00
Please use the order form below and fax (605-886-5184) or email the form to Jamie at the NATE office at nate@natehome.com
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Safety Posters
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The above poster is part of NATE’s ongoing safety campaign. We encourage everyone to download the poster, print it, and use it as a reminder to your employees to make safety their top priority.
For this and other posters please go to the Safety and Educational section or use this link Safety Posters.
If you are having problems downloading the posters, you may need to install the latest version of Adobe Reader. You may download Adobe Reader from their website. www.adobe.com
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NATE Case Study
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Submit your company as a NATE case study example by clicking here!
NATE Case Study Application
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For information on the NATE/OSHA National Partnership program, click on the logo below.
Click here NATE/OSHA Partnership Applications to apply! You will need your Member ID code to access the applications.
Don't miss your opportunity to participate in the highly regarded NATE/OSHA National Partnership program. Show your dedication to a higher level of safety by applying TODAY!
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NATE is providing its members with an opportunity to help define the history of the tower erection, service and maintenance industry.
To do this, the Association encourages members to compile and submit personal anecdotes; articles; or changes you have seen over the past decades. What knowledge of this remarkable industry do you have to pass along to future generations of tower hands?
Stories, articles, photos and video that help capture the early days of this amazing profession and way of life will help define this story. And who knows that history better than NATE members?
NATE encourages you to contribute to the telling of this story.
NATE will attempt to return items, but cannot guarantee their safe return, so members are strongly encouraged to send copies that NATE can keep. Also, please include as many details as you can to describe your submission and any stories that may accompany the items to help us relate its historical significance.
Please use the form below when submitting your tower history items. You may fill the form out electronically and email it to shelly@natehome.com or print it out and send a hard copy to the NATE office at 8 Second Street SE, Watertown, SD 57201.
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NATE 2009-2010 Membership Brochure
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Click on the logo below to view the complete Membership Brochure
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NATE Online Membership Application Form
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NATE's History
Founded on March 31, 1995 the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) is a non-profit trade association which provides members with uniform safety standards, improved communications, and a unified voice to help shape the future of the tower industry. NATE does not allow for price or territorial collusion among its members.
Over 60 companies representing all facets of the tower industry were present at the first gathering in Dallas, Texas. Today the association boasts over 500 member companies located throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Canada and Cayman Islands, and continues to grow.
NATE is also leading the way with loss control for the tower construction industry. Active in all facets of the trade, NATE has become recognized as the leader in telecommunications and broadcast construction procedures and practices.
This web site contains a large number of documents in both text and image based Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format). In order to access PDF files on this website, you must have the Acrobat® Reader installed on your computer. This software is available free of charge from Adobe Software.
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