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Contents
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Features
NATE Tower Site Hazard Recognition Guide • 3
The NATE Tower Site Hazard Recognition Guide is another program
developed by NATE to improve safety on tower sites. But this program is
different. NATE developed this Guide as a reference for project managers
and site superintendents of carriers, broadcasters and tower owners, along
with tower erectors.
50 The National Association of Tower Erectors

Scholarship • 12-15
NATE is accepting scholarship applications for dependants of a perma-
nently disabled or deceased employee of a current NATE member com-
pany. Scholarship candidates must be nominated by a NATE member
company in good standing.
NATE 2010 Show Highlights • 19-30

Outstanding attendance of nearly 1,000 was welcomed by an excellent
slate of speakers covering a record number of educational sessions, a full
exhibit hall featuring the industry’s best safety products and services, and
an abundance of networking opportunities.
Celebrating NATE’s 15th Anniversary • 35-43

The National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) officially celebrated
its 15th Anniverary on March 31, 2010.
Coming Clean • 50
As few as 10 years ago, implementing a substance abuse testing
program was difficult. Employees challenged owners that it wasn’t
constitutional. Similarly, many owners felt it would send the wrong
message to employees — a message that they just weren’t trustworthy.
Continued on page 2
On the Cover
The National Association of Tower
Erectors (NATE) officially celebrated its
15th Anniverary on March 31, 2010. April 2010
TOWER TIMES • April 2010 1

Contents Apr il 2010 • VOLUME 16 • ISSUE 4
Columns Annual NATE Event • 58-63
Mark your calendar for

April 2010
NATE Tower Site Hazard
Recognition Guide
From the Chairman • 4 NATE 2011 to be held Tower Times is published monthly
What an outstanding show we had in Lake Buena Vista, Florida! I hope
T
February 21-24, 2011 in by the National Association of Tower
everyone enjoyed all the great educational sessions, not to mention the op- Erectors, 8 Second Street SE, he NATE Tower Site Hazard Recognition Guide is another program developed
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. by NATE to improve safety on tower sites. But this program is different. NATE
portunity to visit and network with one another. Watertown, South Dakota 57201-
3624, Telephone: 605-882-5865 or developed this Guide as a reference for project managers and site superin-
888-882-5865, Fax: 605-886-5184. tendents of carriers, broadcasters and tower owners, along with tower erectors.
From the Executive Director • 8 Tower Times is designed by Insight
It was great to see so many familiar and new faces at Disney’s Coronado Design of Watertown, South Dakota. About the Hazard Recognition Guide
Springs Resort for NATE 2010! What an outstanding event! NATE cel- Postage paid at Pierre, South Dakota.
ebrated its 15th annual conference and exposition with the highest member- Single issue price is $4.95. Subscrip- • The Guide is an online resource that provides insight into the most important
ship numbers in the history of the annual event. That support for NATE was tion prices for one year: U.S. - $50.00, aspects of safety and hazard recognition on broadcast and communication
reflected in every aspect of our time together. Canada and Mexico - $75.00, all other tower sites.
nations - $150.00.
• There is no charge for members or non-members to access and utilize the
LEGISLATIVE / REGULATORY Editorial contributions will be handled Guide. Visitors only need to register to access the Guide.
Washington Wire • 31 with reasonable care. However, the • The Guide provides safety information and
I just returned from NATE 2010, which was as usual successful, well-run, publisher assumes no responsibility requirements for a broad range of broad-
and well-organized. I gave a speech on Washington matters at the Voting
Session, with more detailed issue updates provided to the Board of Directors
and the Legislative & Regulatory Committee.
Committee UPDATES
for the return of unsolicited photo-
graphs or manuscripts.
cast and communication tower site hazards
from ladder positioning to the safe use of
a gin pole.
Topics Covered in the Guide
Job-site Documentation
Job-site Conditions
Send subscription inquiries and ad-
Personal Protection Equipment
dress changes to the above address. • Provided in the Guide are sources for
OSHA Relations • 9 Fall Protection Equipment
INDUSTRY RELATIONS additional information, including OSHA
Neither Tower Times, nor the National references and guidance to the appropri- Training
Industry Relations Update • 33 Association of Tower Erectors is re- RF Radiation Hazard
We would like to say thank you to NATE members for your interest and ate NATE resources.
Trade Show • 17 sponsible for any accidents of any Hoists
enthusiasm in the NATE Tower Site Hazard Recognition Guide. It was kind that may occur from the use of
Reducing Accidents Saves Lives Personnel Lifting
wonderful seeing so many NATE 2010 attendees excited and eager to test published data or from recommen- Rigging & Blocks
drive the new resource. dations by its writers. The opinions
Membership • 44 expressed herein are those of the NATE has long believed that sharing informa- Gin Poles
authors and do not necessarily reflect tion is key to improving safety on tower sites. Ladders
LEGAL the policy of Tower Times or the Na- This Tower Site Hazard Recognition Guide was
The Importance of Employee Discipline • 48 Safety & Education • 47 tional Association of Tower Erectors. developed to share knowledge between NATE
The recent appointment of David Michaels as the new head of OSHA signals members and their customers: carriers, broadcasters and tower owners.
an aggressive OSHA with an active enforcement agenda. For employers, this Reproduction of text and illustrations
means more inspections and more citations.
Departments is not allowed without express written
permission.
Making this Guide available to their on-site personnel can empower project
managers, site superintendents, etc. to become part of the safety solution on their
tower sites.
FINANCE
The Stretch IRA: An Asset Transfer Strategy • 56 Industry Backed Guide Builds Important Skills
Although you initially established an IRA as a nest egg for your retirement Dates to Remember • 5
years, you may also want to consider using your IRA as a tax-efficient National Association The Association leveraged its repository of tower safety standards and safety re-
vehicle to pass wealth on to your heirs—particularly if you have other sources to ensure the Hazard Recognition Guide provides personnel with informa-
sources of retirement income and do not need to draw funds from your Membership Information • 6 of Tower Erectors tion required to recognize hazards and take steps toward their mitigation by the
traditional IRA. 8 Second Street SE crew on site. SBA Communications, one of the
Watertown, SD 57201-3624 largest owners of wireless infrastructure, and
NATE Mission Statement • 6 two cellular carriers collaborated with NATE on
Tel: 605-882-5865 this project.
Are you ready to Toll Free: 888-882-5865 (U.S.)
Fax: 605-886-5184 This information is available at no cost as an
recommit to safety? NATE Photo Contest • 16
Email: nate@natehome.com
educational resource for recognizing potential
hazards on tower sites.
NOW is the time to reaffirm Website: www.natehome.com
your commitment to NATE’s mission Tailgate Safety Meeting Topic • 46 For more information on the NATE Tower Site
of safety and pledge continued focus Hazard Recognition Guide, visit www.nate
to reduce risk in every project in home.com or www.hazardrecognition.com.
which you engage. Advertiser Index • 64
This online information is intended to be an
IT’S UP TO YOU! Classifieds • 64
informational safety resource for employees and
employers on how to recognize potential tower
site safety hazards. n
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Dates to Remember
NATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM THE CHAIRMAN
APRIL 10-15, 2010

on the NATE Tower Site Hazard Recog-
From the Chairman
NAB 2010
nition Guide image. The NATE Hazard Las Vegas Convention Center
Recognition Guide will provide easy Las Vegas, Nevada
www.nab.org
access to best practice information for
Jim Coleman project managers and allow NATE to
Southern Broadcast Services, Inc. JUNE 1, 2010
know which owners and operators are
NATE 2011
W
Jim Coleman
taking advantage of available safety Call for Speaker/
Chairman hat an outstanding show we This online course was developed as information. We believe this Guide Presentation Proposal
Southern Broadcast
Services, Inc.
had in Lake Buena Vista,
Florida! I hope everyone
a tool for getting tower owners and
carriers to recognize hazards on tower
to be one more component to open
doors between NATE and its mem-
Interested in Deadline
www.natehome.com
running for the

Pelham, Alabama
jwcoleman@southernbroadcastservices.com enjoyed all the great educational ses- sites under their control. The Haz- bers’ customers to allow for realistic
sions, not to mention the opportunity ard Recognition Guide is designed
Pat Cipov to visit and network with one another.
The amount of work that goes into
to empower on-site employees of
tower owners, carriers, broadcasters
discussions on the value of hiring safe,
professional, qualified contractors. NATE Board of Mark Your
Directors? Calendars!
vice chairman
Cipov Enterprises, Inc.

Sumter, South Carolina
these shows by the NATE staff and the and general contractors to recognize Until next time – Stay safe! n
cipov@ftc-i.net involved NATE members never ceases hazards on broadcast and communi-
to amaze me! I would like to person- cations tower sites and take steps to Jim Coleman is the Chairman of the Watch for the
ally thank everyone on the NATE alleviate those situations quickly and National Association of Tower Erectors Board of Directors Election
Kari Carlson
secretary/treasurer Administrative Staff and the Trade effectively. The Guide also provides and is President of Southern Broadcast Procedures/Application
Tower Systems, Inc. Show Committee for the outstanding personnel with additional resources Services, Inc. in Pelham, Alabama. He can
Watertown, South Dakota
efforts to ensure the success of the such as OSHA guidelines where fur- be reached at 205-663-3709 or jwcoleman in the May 2010
Winter Park, Florida
kcarlson@towersystems.com NATE Annual conference and exposi- ther information about specific topics @southernbroadcastservices.com. Tower Times
tion. We are fortunate to have such is available.
Ron Romano
dedicated staff and members working
director on our behalf. Every responsible person on a tower
Installation Services, Inc. site should have a working knowledge
Genoa, Illinois
rromano@installationservices.com At the show, in a continuing effort to of safe operating procedures and be
improve safety on broadcast and com- able to recognize hazardous situations.
munications tower sites, NATE un- The employees of cellular, broadcast
Kevin Hayden veiled one of its major achievements and other contractors have a respon-
director
Hayden Tower Service, Inc.

with the launching of the first-of-its- sibility to help ensure the safety of the
Topeka, Kansas kind Tower Site Hazard Recognition tower technicians working on and
khayden@haydentower.com
Guide. Laptop computers set up in the around the tower. The Hazard Rec-
GolinHarris booth allowed attendees ognition Guide provides them with
Jim Miller to experience the course. a resource to help them assume that
director
important role. This Guide serves as
EasTex Tower, Inc. The course deviates from NATE’s another tool in developing a culture of
Colorado Springs, Colorado
jim@ettower.com typical safety materials since it is not safety and ensuring that everyone goes
geared just for tower technicians who home safely each night.
work for the construction and main-
Dave Anthony
DIRECTOR tenance companies that are typical Your association is dedicated to pur-
Shenandoah Tower Service, Ltd. NATE members. It also focuses on sue, formulate and adhere to uniform
Staunton, Virginia
project managers who work for the standards of safety to ensure the well
davea@shensvc.com
carriers and vertical real estate compa- being of tower personnel. As part of
nies so that when they visit tower sites its mission to increase safety on all
Jimmy Miller they will be able to readily recognize broadcast and communications tower
DIRECTOR
hazards. To develop the content for sites, NATE is offering the Guide free
MillerCo, Inc.
Gulfport, Mississippi the Guide, NATE collaborated with to anyone in the industry, not just
jlmiller@millercoinc.com SBA Network Services, Inc. and NATE members. To access the Guide,
Cellular South. go to www.natehome.com and click

NATE Membership Information
T
he National Association of Tower Erectors was founded by a group of companies,
whose primary function was erecting, servicing, constructing or maintaining
communication towers or similar structures. Two categories of membership have been
established: Primary Membership and Support Membership. There are also subcategories
under each of these categories. For those who have retired from the industry, but would like
to keep informed and involved, the Association offers a special Retired NATE Membership.
To learn more about becoming a NATE Member and the benefits of Membership, please visit
our website www.natehome.com.
NATE has something NATE

for everyone in the Mission
tower industry. Statement
Tower Erectors and Climbers
To pursue, formulate
and adhere to uniform
Tower Owners and Operators standards of safety to
ensure the continued
Manufacturers and Distributors well-being of tower
personnel.
Construction Management Firms
and General Contractors To educate the general
public, applicable
Engineers, Safety Trainers, Consultants, government agencies
Legal Counsel and Insurance Carriers and clients on continued
progress toward safer
• Safety & Education standards within
• Partnership with OSHA the industry.
• Annual Conference & Exposition
• Access to key players in the tower industry To keep all members
• Standards informed of issues
• Training relevant to the industry.
• Tower Times magazine
• Networking To provide a unified
• Strong voice in Washington, D.C. voice for tower
• Legal counsel erection, service
• NATE membership list
and maintenance
• Opportunities to feature your products/services
companies.
If you have questions regarding membership, please
To facilitate effective
contact NATE Membership Coordinator, Carol Coughlin
safety training for the
via telephone: 605-882-5865 or 888-882-5865 (U.S.)
industry.
or email: carol@natehome.com.
6 April 2010 • TOWER TIMES

OSHA Relations
FROM THE executive director
From the
O
in their hands and they rose to the oc-
casion and beyond. Thank you all. ur annual meeting was held in Lake Buena Vista
Executive Director
this year and I would like to thank all those indi-
And finally, my sincere gratitude goes viduals who were able to attend the meeting and
out to the individuals I have the good the show. The year 2009 was a tough one for most compa-
Patrick Howey fortunate to work with every day. nies and we still had the full committee in attendance.
National Association of Tower Erectors Paula, Carol, Shelly, Jodi and Jamie
again navigated the seemingly endless
I
NATE Articles
t was great to see so many familiar the conference. I want to express my array of details inherent in setting up
and new faces at Disney’s Coronado gratitude to all presenters and trainers and operating another successful show. I would like to personally thank all the committee members
C O M M I T T E E U P D AT E
Springs Resort for NATE 2010! What for essential contributions to the an- Their hard work is unparalleled, and for writing quality monthly articles and getting them in on
an outstanding event! NATE celebrated nual event. the experience they bring to the show time.
its 15th annual conference and exposi- is the foundation upon which success is
tion with the highest membership num- Business meetings are a standard com- built. They are the best. Thank you for 2009 Fatalities from Falls
bers in the history of the annual event. ponent of the days we spend together another demonstration of your dedica-
We had a general discussion on the lower number of fatali-
That support for NATE was reflected in each February. NATE thanks all mem- tion to excellence.
every aspect of our time together. NATE bers who participate on committees for
ties in 2009 which were five and one in 2010. Although our
member attendance surpassed expecta- the work you do to keep NATE moving There is a lot of additional news from industry is doing better, one is too many. The general theme
tions, the exhibit floor was a remarkable forward. Updates from each of the the annual event, and you can read going forward is that we must continue to educate and en-
showcase of the best the industry has committees can be found throughout about it in the committee updates, courage our members and our industry in the importance of
to offer, and underwriting support was this issue of Tower Times. the Washington Wire, and Industry tying off 100 percent of the time; after all it is the law.
nothing short of phenomenal. Relations report in this magazine.
As usual, the NATE Board of Direc- Among the biggest news this year was NATE Safety Manual
Speaking of sponsorships, please turn tors spent time together daily working the release of NATE’s online Tower Site
to page 20 of this Tower Times and view on the countless issues that define the Hazard Recognition Guide, a program The OSHA Relations Committee was working on revising
the sponsors who provided the under- Association’s direction and goals in designed not only for NATE member the existing Safety Program Guide and has finished that task,
writing support that made this event a pursuit of its mission. The Board of use, but to help educate owners and turning it over to the NATE Board for their review, approval
reality. NATE thanks all of this year’s Directors re-elected its previous slate operators on recognizing hazards to and implementation.
sponsors, including our Gold Sponsors, of executive officers for 2010, showing increase their role in tower site safety, Gordon Lyman
Andrew Solutions and Crump/Zurich their confidence in the leadership of and help them better recognize quali- WesTower ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Standards
for their leadership at NATE 2010. Chairman Jim Coleman, Vice Chair- fied contractors. Beyond this effort, Communications
There were no substantial new standards issued in 2009, but
man Pat Cipov and Secretary/Treasurer new and updated safety resources, ad-
Please also take the time to review the Kari Carlson. I want to personally ditional online safety tools and efforts we need to remind everyone of the new 3,600 pound safety
list of exhibitors on page 26-27 of this thank each of these officers for their toward new industry standards are all latch requirement on all components is important to imple-
Tower Times who invested their time commitment to NATE, and the entire items NATE is looking forward to dur- ment.
and resources to make NATE 2010 a Board for their seemingly endless dedi- ing the coming year.
success. Along with the sponsors, these cation to NATE’s success. New OSHA CPL 2.1.XX Riding the Line
companies provide involvement that NATE is now in its 16th year as the
The revised CPL remains on hold at OSHA, waiting for the
is crucial to making the annual event The economy created bigger challenges unified voice for the tower erection,
service and maintenance industry. We new OSHA leader in Washington, so the final action on that
a success. Please remember to support for NATE 2010 than we have ever seen
those companies who support your before, and NATE offer’s its special have greater challenges and greater op- document can be taken.
association. thanks to Ken Meador and his team on portunities before us than every before.
the Trade Show Committee for another I look forward to the work we will OSHA Partnership
NATE again provided outstanding year of outstanding leadership and again accomplish together. Our NATE office continues to work with the new admin-
educational and training sessions at planning. The success of the show was istration to get the NATE/OSHA National Partnership in
Last but not least, as we head into
place.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF spring, remember that the only way to
do any job is to do it safely. Let’s put all
the good work we have done together Washington State Regulations Update
to its intended purpose. Stay safe. n NATE continues offering assistance to Washington State
on its tower safety standard. Washington State is nearing
Patrick Howey is the NATE Executive completion on a standard that resembles the regulations
Patrick Howey Paula Nurnberg Carol Coughlin Shelly Trego Jodi Messerli Jamie Brandriet Director. He can be reached at 605-882- adapted in Michigan.
EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS membership project accounts administrative 5865 or patrick@natehome.com.
´
DIRECTOR manager COORDINATOR manager COORDINATOR assistant
patrick@natehome.com paula@natehome.com carol@natehome.com shelly@natehome.com jodi@natehome.com jamie@natehome.com

OSHA RELATIONS COMMITTEE UPDATE
New TIA 1019 -20XX Construc- 1. General

tion Standard 2. References OSHA Relations
3. Definitions
The new Construction Standard that Committee Members
evolved from the Gin Pole Standard is 4. Pre-job Planning
in the final stage and is in the hands of 5. Job Site Conditions Board Oversight &
the Editing Committee. The Editing 6. PPE Committee Member
Committee hopes to have the standard 7. Fall Protection Pat Cipov
complete by this fall. There was an 8. RF Cipov Enterprises, Inc.
educational session presented on the 9. Hoists
standard by Ernie Jones and Gordon 10. Personnel Lifting Chairman
Lyman and there will also be a presen- 11. Rigging Gordon Lyman
tation at the next NAB conference in 12. Gin Poles WesTower Communications
April by Ernie Jones and Don Doty. 13. Ladders
14. Training Committee Members
ANSI A10.48- 20XX “Criteria for 15. Loads Effecting Structural Capacity Jim Coleman
Safety Practices with the Con- 16. Cranes Southern Broadcast Services, Inc.
struction, Demolition, Modifi- 17. Electrical Considerations
cation and Maintenance of Wes Weis
18. Industrial Equipment
Telecommunication Towers” MIKAB Corporation
19. Hand and Power Tools
20. Trenching and Excavation Barbara Houdek
This is a new standard that is being
created to fall under the A10 group of 21. Catheads Trillium Development, Inc.
standards and will be an all encom- 22. Demolition
23. Confined Spaces Chris Pleibel
passing standard for the communica-
24. Helicopters Primus Electronics
tion industry. This is a big standard
with twenty five different sections. The 25. Non-Lattice Structures and
Edward Hartmann
OSHA Relations Committee has been Appendix
Commnet Supply LLC.
asked by the NATE Board to be the
driving force to get this standard com- I think it was a very successful meeting Kevin Dougherty
pleted in a timely manner. In turn the and I would like to thank all the com- MILLENIA CONTRACTING, INC.
OSHA Relations Committee is asking mittee members for their participation,
the industry to pitch in and help. All input and cooperation. Jordan Wang
those individuals interested in helping True North Tower
with the standard are asked to contact I am also thankful and lucky to direct a
Shelly Trego at the NATE office to ask committee that is so willing to work after Subcommittee Members
questions or sign up. These are the sec- hours to get the many tasks completed Brian Weis
tions that are now in place: that would not otherwise get done. n MIKAB Corporation
Gordon Lyman is Don Doty

the Chairman of Doty Moore Tower Services LLC
the NATE OSHA
Relations Committee. Robert Burke
He is the Vice TESSCO Technologies
President of Safety
& Quality Assurance Eric Munsell
for WesTower Black & Veatch
Communications in
San Antonio, Texas. Anthony Blaylock
He can be reached TES Inc. - Tennessee Equipment
at 210-655-2741or Supply Inc.
glyman@westower.
com.

Stop By and Visit NATE Administrative Staff Members: The National The National Association of Tower Erectors
Association of
Tower Erectors SCHOLARSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP
C L O SING D A T E :
DETAILS
Paula Nurnberg Jodi Messerli
operations manager Accounts Coordinator
APRI
At the NATE 2008 Voting L 15, 2010
at National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) • NATE Booth #SU7202 Member Business Session in
April 12-15, 2010 • Las Vegas Convention Center • Las Vegas, Nevada Orlando, Florida, the NATE
Voting Members approved
Award: The National Association of Tower Erectors Scholarship
the implementation of a
NATE scholarship for depen- Value: Scholarships are valued at up to $2,500 each and are renewable annually (for up to four years) provided
dants of a permanently dis- academic criteria are met.
abled or deceased employee
of a current NATE member Closing Date for Applications: April 15, 2010
company. Scholarship can- Award Announcement: July 1, 2010
didates must be nominated
by a NATE member company Guidelines:
in good standing. Applica- • The scholarship will supplement a financial aid package -- not substitute for aid -- received from an
tions must be received in institution.
the NATE office no later than • Scholarship awards will be made payable to the school on behalf of the student and are intended to
April 15, 2010. supplement, rather than substitute for, aid received from an institution.
Eligibility Requirements:
The following documents
• Student must be a legal dependant of a permanently disabled or deceased employee of a current
(pages 13-15) outline the
NATE member company in good standing;
program as approved by
• The individual must be a high school graduate or equivalent and must be accepted as a full-time
the NATE Voting Members,
student to an accredited college or technical school to receive the scholarship; and
and the application process
• The candidate must be nominated by a current NATE member in good standing.
as developed by the NATE
Scholarship Advisory Com- Application:
mittee and approved by the Applicants must submit the following documents for NATE scholarship consideration:
NATE Board of Directors. If • Application form;
you have any questions re- • Essay describing why you feel the NATE Scholarship will help you achieve your goals. (No more than
garding this process, please two pages double-spaced);
contact the NATE office. • High school transcript;
• Letter of recommendation from a teacher or other school official;
National Association of • Letter of acceptance from the college or technical school you will be attending;
Tower Erectors • Letter of nomination from current NATE member company in good standing;
Attn: Scholarship Committee • There will be a telephone interview with members of the Scholarship Committee; and
8 Second Street SE • Is there anything else you want us to know about you?
Watertown, SD 57201-3624
888-882-5865 (U.S.) All of the above items are to be submitted in a single envelope,
and must be received in the NATE office no later than April 15, 2010.
National Association of Tower Erectors
Attn: Scholarship Committee
8 Second Street SE • Watertown, SD 57201-3624
C L O SING D A T E :
APRI
The NATE Scholarship Committee will review all applications and make an award if it determines that one of the
L 1 5 , 20 1 0 candidates has met all of the criteria. Applicants will be notified in writing on or before June 2, 2010 of the
Committee’s final decision.

The National Association of Tower Erectors The National Association of Tower Erectors
SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
C L O SING D A T E : C L O SING D A T E :
APRI
L 15, 2010
APPLICATION APRI
L 15, 2010
NATE SPOnsor for
FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT
Academic Scholarship
Full Legal Name (First, Middle, Last): ______________________________________________________________
Home Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
I wish to nominate ____________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_ ______________________________________________________________________________ (nominee’s name)
Parents/Guardian/Spouse:______________________________________________________________________ for the National Association of Tower Erectors Scholarship.
Social Security Number : ________-_______-_________ Date of Birth: ______ /______ /______
Gender: q Male q Female
NATE Member Company:_______________________________________________________________________
High School:_________________________________________________________________________________
City, State: _ _________________________________________________________________________________ My Name:___________________________________________________________________________________
Graduation Year: _ _____________________ GPA: _________________ ACT/SAT Score: ____________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address:_ ______________________________________________________________________________
Hometown Newspaper:________________________________________________________________________ Business Telephone:___________________________________________________________________________
Eligibility Requirements: E-Mail:______________________________________________________________________________________

• Student must be a legal dependant of a permanently disabled or deceased employee of a current
NATE member company in good standing; Name of Employee:___________________________________________________________________________
• The individual must be a high school graduate or equivalent and must be accepted as a full-time
student to an accredited college or technical school to receive the scholarship; and
Name of Company Worked for:__________________________________________________________________
• The candidate must be nominated by a current NATE member in good standing.
Scholarship Details: Signature:_______________________________________________________ Date: _______________________

The scholarship will be renewable for up to four years based on academic performance. A 2.0 GPA or equiva-
lent will be required for the recipient’s freshman year, with a 2.5 GPA or equivalent for each successive year.
Please include this form with NATE Scholarship Application Form
Release of information:
By submitting this application, I the undersigned, authorize NATE to share its contents with Scholarship Committee members.
I understand scholarship awards are based on my enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited college or technical
school and any break in enrollment may forfeit my award. I understand that I am not guaranteed a scholarship award by
submitting this application. I understand that the scholarship will be paid directly to the institution for tuition purposes. I
authorize NATE to provide news releases to print and electronic media.
Signature: ______________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Privacy:
Personal information collected as part of the application process will become the property of the NATE Scholarship Committee,
will be kept confidential, and will only be used by the NATE Scholarship Committee for purposes of evaluating applicants.
For Office Use Only Date received: _____ /_____ /_____ Date Notified of Results: _____ /_____ /_____ Year: q1 q2 q3 q4
Contact person and full address and telephone number of school:______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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April TOWER TIMES • April 2010 15
Trade Show
NATE Photo Contest ENTRY FORM
Company Name________________________________________
Fifteen Years and Counting Trade Show
Q
Contact_______________________________________________
Committee Members
uite a milestone for any organization, but especially
Photographer__________________________________________ for nate. And, what better place to celebrate than
with a return to the city of our very first show and Board Oversight &
Address_______________________________________________
conference, Orlando, Florida. Once again, Disney’s Coro- Committee Member
City/State/Zip__________________________________________ nado Springs Resort played host to our annual event.
Ron Romano
Phone #_______________________________________________ Nearly 1,000 attendees traveled from as far away as Sweden Installation Services, Inc.
to take part in the educational sessions, exposition, meet-
Email_________________________________________________ Chairman
Submit your dynamic photos to the NATE office by the ings, and the numerous social functions.
June 30, 2010 deadline for your chance to win: Brief Description of Photo ________________________________
The numerous offerings and ultimate success of the nate Ken Meador
2 FREE Full Conference Passes _____________________________________________________ 2010 event were in large part made possible by the 22 spon- TWR Lighting, Inc.
to NATE 2011 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma soring companies which showed their continued commit-
February 21-24, 2011
_____________________________________________________
ment to our organization and the industry in general. Committee Members
_____________________________________________________
The winning photo will also be featured on the On Monday, the conference kicked off with a packed room Patrick Shea
September 2010 Tower Times cover. Crump Insurance Services
Authorized Signature:_ __________________________________ for the osha 10-hour course with all of the committee
and Board of Directors meetings being held simultane-
Qualifying photos chosen for Honorable Mentions Please submit photos by June 30, 2010 to: Ken Meador Connie Aasen
ously throughout the day. That evening the nate welcome
will also be featured on future Tower Times covers and NATE Photo Contest TWR Lighting, Inc. Sabre Industries, Inc.
reception was enjoyed by all who attended.
other NATE printed materials and on the NATE website. 8 Second Street SE • Watertown, SD 57201-3624
Jeff Hall
Questions? The tuesday management and tower hand educational ses-
Hutton Communications
Contact Jamie Brandriet sions were extremely well attended leading up to the expo-
at 605-882-5865 or sition opening and associated Andrew Solutions sponsored
Rob Menees
888-882-5865 (U.S.) or reception on the 42,000 square foot show floor. The throngs
Primus Electronics
jamie@natehome.com. of attendees and members of the 84 exhibitors socialized in
a relaxed environment tailor made for our association. D. Scott Bartlett
Sioux Falls Tower & Communications
Of particular note, this 15th annual event also included 9
exhibitors who have been in all of the nate trade shows. Dave Anthony
A very special thanks goes out to Capital Safety, Hydradyne Shenandoah Tower Service, Ltd.
Hydraulics LLC, Primus, ROHN Products LLC, Sabre In-
dustries, Inc., TESSCO Technologies, TWR Lighting, Inc., Eric Larson
Valmont Site Pro 1, and Weisman Consultants Inc. for their Larson Tower Specialists, LLC
never-ending participation and support.
Subcommittee Members
A surprise to many in attendance was the nate 15-year
anniversary wall. The photos on each panel demonstrated Jerry Bezner
just how far nate has come in its short life and a mind- Trylon TSF
bending walk down memory lane for all of those whom
have been involved these past 15 years. Tom Foster
• Photos may be submitted as 4” x 6” prints or larger; or as TIFF • There is no limit to the number of photos submitted, but each TESSCO Technologies
or JPEG high resolution (at least 1200 x 1800 pixels) digital im- photo must have the entry form attached. Wednesday’s educational sessions continued the broad
ages saved to a CD accompanied by a color printout or emailed • Photos and CDs WILL NOT be returned. range of exciting topics until noon when the show again Scott A. Krouse
(file size not to exceed 5MB) to jamie@natehome.com. opened for all of the attendees. The convenience of lunch
• NATE reserves the right to use any photo submitted in print, Valmont Site Pro 1
• All photos must be relevant to the tower industry and any photo video, or on the NATE website, as long as proper credit is given. being served in the exhibit hall made for even more quality
portraying improper safety will not be considered. NATE will not distribute photos to other parties. By signing the time for attendees and exhibitors alike. Amanda Stegall
• All photos must have the entry form above attached. Emailed entry form, you are granting NATE the right to use your photo MillerCo, Inc.
photos must be accompanied by the PDF form, available on the
NATE website, or a scanned copy of the form above.
in any NATE promotional items.
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TRADE SHOW COMMITTEE UPDATE The NATE 2010 Conference & Exposition held
February 15-18 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
in Lake Buena Vista, Florida was a great success!
Outstanding attendance of nearly 1,000 was welcomed
At 5:00 p.m., the reception on the ergy won the round trip and accom- by an excellent slate of speakers covering a record
show floor again opened with a vast modations package to nate 2011 in number of educational sessions, a full exhibit hall featuring
array of hors d’oeuvres. The crowds Oklahoma City. Congratulations to the industry’s best safety products and services, and an
enjoyed the mix of food and libations Dwight. abundance of networking opportunities.
along with their exhibitor interaction.
Thanks to the sponsors whose contributions are greatly
All in all, nate 2010 proved to be appreciated. They are listed on pages 18 and 20.
As with all of the nate conferences, more than another successful mile-
Best of Show booth judging took
place and this year’s winners were:
stone for the Association, but the
beginning of another level of visibility Special Thanks The 4-day event housed a packed agenda beginning with
meetings of the Board of Directors and committees, and
Gravitec Systems, Inc.; Hutton Com-
munications, Inc.; and TESSCO Tech-
and viability to the industry we serve.
to the NATE 2010 the OSHA 10-Hour Training Course followed by a full slate
of educational sessions, various networking events, and
nologies. Big congratulations to all of
our exhibiting companies for being an
Nate 2011 will offer a totally new
location and venue and it won’t be
Event Sponsors the 15th annual NATE exposition.
integral part of raising the profession- long until we have to “cowboy up” and Returning again by popular demand, two tracks of
GOLD
educational sessions were offered covering tower hands
alism of our industry and supporting head to oklahoma City. n Andrew Solutions and management. Individuals attending the educational
the mission of nate. Zurich/Crump sessions had the opportunity to receive a certificate of
Ken Meador is the Chairman of the participation.
Associated with the close of the show NATE Trade Show Committee. He is SILVER
and the numerous drawings was the the President of TWR Lighting, Inc. in The networking events were well attended and provided
Hutton Communications, Inc.
selection of our grand prize winner. Houston, Texas. He can be reached at 713- those in attendance the opportunity to meet with peers,
973-6905 or kmeador@twrlighting.com. TESSCO Technologies colleagues and friends. All attendees were treated to
This year, Dwight Siman of VBine En-
complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres at the
BRONZE
Installation Services, Inc. Celebrating NATE receptions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings, with Andrew Solutions sponsoring Wednesday’s
15
reception.
Many thanks Sabre Industries, Inc.
TriVis Inc.
to the Valmont Site Pro 1
The exposition included recognition of outstanding booths
at the show. Although there were many remarkable
dedicated displays this year, three exhibitors were selected as the Best
PATRON of Show for the NATE 2010 Exposition. See page 21 for the
effort and
support of
Cipov Enterprises, Inc.
EASTEX TOWER INC. Years! winners.
In addition to a bustling exhibit hall, attendees were

the Trade Great Plains Towers, Inc. treated to a large 15th Anniversary display that featured
Hayden Tower Service, Inc. photographs from the past 15 years. Another testament to
Show Midwest Underground Technology, Inc. how far NATE has progressed in 15 years.
Committee
Show
Primus
Please see pages 26-27 for a full listing of NATE 2010
Shenandoah Tower Service, Ltd.
Members Tower Systems, Inc.
exhibitors.
and to the TWR Lighting, Inc. The exposition concluded with a Grand Prize drawing,
WANHO Manufacturing, LLC which included round trip airfare, hotel accommodations,
nate Ad-
Highlights
and full conference and exposition passes for two to the
ministrative FRIENDS OF NATE
NATE 2011 Conference & Exposition in Oklahoma City. See
page 21 for the winner of this year’s Grand Prize.
staff for GolinHarris
Helical Anchors Inc.
making our Trylon TSF Inc The following pages include
shows a NATE 2010 Conference &
COFFEE SPONSOR
continued Granger Telecom Corp.
Exposition photos.
success.
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Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort 15th Annual Conference & Exposition
Event Sponsors Best of Show & Grand Prize Winner
Gold The NATE 2010 exposition again included recognition of the “Best of Show” booths. There were three divisions
including 10 x 10, 10 x 20, and 10 x 30 or larger booths. Judging was conducted by the Trade Show Committee,
and criteria was based on a variety of items, with emphasis placed on how the booth designs incorporated the
NATE 2010 safety theme -- Tower Safety... It’s Up To You! Additional criteria included: exhibit booth design and
presentation, product display, appearance and creativity; identity, and creativity; adherence to exhibitor and
show rules and regulations; exhibit booth personnel professionalism and friendliness; and educational material
displayed and/or offered.
Jim Coleman, NATE Chairman, presented the awards:
Silver Best of Show “AAA”

(10 x 30 or larger booth)
TESSCO Technologies
Bronze
Installation Services, Inc. A COMPANY
Best of Show “AA”

Patron (10 x 20 booth)
Hutton Communications, Inc.
Best of Show “A”

(10 x 10 booth)
Gravitec Systems, Inc.
Friends of NATE Coffee Sponsor
Grand Prize Winner

Dwight Siman of VBine Energy was the Grand Prize Winner.
The Grand Prize includes a round trip for two to the NATE
2011 Conference & Exposition to be held February 21-
A sincere THANK YOU to these sponsors who helped make the 24 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, including: domestic
15th Annual NATE Conference & Exposition a huge success! coach class airfare tickets; hotel accommodations at the
Without the support and dedication of these sponsors, events Renaissance Oklahoma City Hotel for 5 days & 4 nights;
and two full conference & exposition passes to NATE 2011.
such as this would not be possible.

Receptions & Networking Meetings & Luncheons

Voting Session & It’s Up To You Educational Sessions

Megger
Exhibitors
Exposition 3Z Telecom
Midwest Unlimited LLC
Miller Fall Protection/Sperian
AGL Magazine
Narda Safety Test Solutions
Allstate Tower Inc.
National Strand
ALT Fabrication
Novatec Braids Ltd.
Altec, Inc.
Oklahoma City Convention
Altezza Contracting & Visitors Bureau
Amerisafe OSHA
Andrew Solutions PCIA – The Wireless
Anritsu Company Infrastructure Association
Antenna Systems & Pendulum Instruments –

Solutions, Inc. Now Spectracom
Buckingham Mfg. Penn Engineering

Components, Inc.
Capital Safety
Penn-Tech International, Inc.
Carwell Specialty
Coatings, LLC Pigeon Mountain Industries
CITCA Precision Quincy Corp.
ComTrain LLC Preformed Line Products
Corporate College Primus
Dillon/Quality Plus, Inc. Radio Frequency Systems
Eastpointe Industries, Inc. RISA Technologies, LLC
Elk River, Inc. ROHN Products LLC
ERICO Rosenberger Site

Solutions, LLC
Eupen Cable USA
RSI
Flash Technology
Sabre Industries, Inc.
Florida Industrial Electric
Specialty Tower Lighting, Ltd
FWT, Inc
Spinner Atlanta
GolinHarris
Storm Copper Components
Gravitec Systems, Inc.
Sunsight Instruments
HAILO
Talley Inc.
Harger Lightning &
Grounding Technostrobe
Helical Anchors Inc. TES Inc.
Houston Structures TESSCO Technologies
Hughey & Phillips The Ground Hog Connection
Hutton Communications, Inc. Times Microwave Systems
Hydradyne Hydraulics LLC TowerSource
Illini Drilled Foundations, Inc. Tractel Ltd, Fallstop Division
Insurance Office of America TWR Lighting, Inc.
ITL, LLC UNIMAR INC.
Lattice Communications Valmont Site Pro 1
Lindapter North America, Inc. Weisman Consultants Inc.
MacLean Dixie Williams Form Engineering

Corp.
MAFI AB
Zurich/Crump

Thank You For Attending!

See You Next Year!
Legislative and
regulatory news
that affects you...
Jim Goldwater
Bob Lawrence & Associates
I
just returned from NATE 2010, which was and various environmental groups.
as usual successful, well-run, and well- Over the past year, I have participated in
organized. I gave a speech on Washington a series of meetings with FCC officials to
matters at the Voting Session, with more ensure that tower construction and modi-
detailed issue updates provided to the Board fication activities proceed as expeditiously
of Directors and the Legislative & Regulatory as possible. Yet here, too, the environmen-
Committee. That panel, featuring the leader- tal groups want to impose height and sit-
ship of Kevin Hayden, Don Doty, and Terry ing restrictions on towers, and they seek to
Sharp, had lengthy discussions of priorities mandate that tower work must be subject to
Washington Wire
and a game plan for the coming years on top- substantial and very time-consuming envi-
ics covered in my speech. ronmental review. Fortunately, the FCC, an
agency which promotes expanding commu-
This month’s article features excerpts from nications services and capabilities, seems to
the speech. be siding with us, and the bird groups and
I am honored to join you once ´

again to discuss what we’ve
been doing with and for NATE
in Washington.
This past year has been espe-

cially busy in D.C. in a variety
of important areas. There has
been a flurry of activity on
such issues as the economy,
communications and broad-
cast policy, small business mat-
ters, and, of course, migratory
birds.

When I speak to you, I always
seem to lead with migratory
birds. We’ve been working on
this issue for some time, and
there’s no need to delve into
the history of our efforts on
this matter; suffice it to say we
remain vigilant, and we con-
tinue to work closely with our
industry allies to oppose the ir-
responsible stances taken by the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Washington Wire
Industry Relations UPDATE

their tactics have thus far only succeeded in alienating the businesses. I spoke with House and Senate staff on several
FCC staff. occasions about both the definition of small business and
the potential implications of the bill, since some of your
I must reemphasize how important this matter remains. suppliers may not be small businesses. It appears that this
Recently, for example, Fish and Wildlife, citing concern bill died when the Democrats lost their 60-vote majority
for migrating birds, again overstepped its authority when in the Senate last month; it takes 60 votes to cut off debate
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it opposed the construction of a new cell phone tower in on a bill, and it seems that there are now no more than 59
Duluth, Minnesota. supporting it.
Next up: congressional and small business matters. I’m Both of these bills pose significant potential problems for
W
pleased that I’ve been asked to act on NATE’s behalf on a small businesses. There are, however, opportunities, too.
wider range of subjects, particularly, small business issues. For example, there are several pending bills seeking to e would like to say thank you to NATE Our goal is to continue to enhance and improve
As we demonstrated with the riding the line policy direc- facilitate the creation of small business health plans and members for your interest and enthu- the program on an ongoing basis based on feed-
tive on which the association played a very active role, it is provide small business owners a tax credit for employee siasm in the NATE Tower Site Hazard back from individuals utilizing the resource. Do
necessary to be part of the process, or you’ll be stuck with health insurance coverage. There are also a variety of other Recognition Guide. It was wonderful seeing so you have feedback to share? Contact industry
whatever the feds foist on you. I believe it is very important proposed tax incentives to help small businesses invest many NATE 2010 attendees excited and eager to relations@natehome.com.
to be engaged. It is fine to be reactive, but we must also be more in their firms, such as extending the bonus deprecia- test drive the new resource.
proactive. tion tax incentive for companies that purchase equipment, NATE in the Spotlight
as well as encouraging community banks to lend more to As we move into spring, GolinHarris and your
We’ve worked on several congressional bills: the Perfor- small companies. There are also efforts underway to pro- Industry Relations Committee are excited to em- During the recent launch of the NATE Tower
mance Rights Act and the Employee Free Choice Act. vide relief from states seeking to tax non-resident workers. bark on several additional initiatives supporting Site Hazard Recognition Guide, our team
our commitment to tower-site safety. reached out to numerous key industry media
As you may know, the Performance Rights Act would We anticipate working with the National Federal of Inde- outlets. As a result of our efforts, we secured key
mandate that local radio stations pay a tax to the record- pendent Businesses, an organization working on behalf Continued Commitment to Hazard feature articles with media outlets such as Above
ing industry every time they play a song. We’re not talking of small as well as independent companies. One of its top Recognition Ground Level, WirelessEstimator and Urgent
about the royalties stations currently pay to songwriters. people is also a member of the National Advisory Com- Communications, among others.
Over the next few months we will be working
The performance tax will drive a lot of local radio stations mittee on Occupational Safety and Health at OSHA, and is
with the Industry Relations Committee to con- In addition, NATE Board members and ambas-
out of business, which means fewer licensees on towers, focused on workplace safety regulations. We will be meet-
tinue our work on the NATE Tower Site Hazard sadors have been busy spreading the word about
which will hurt us. ing with her in the near future.
Recognition Guide. the new Guide and NATE’s overall commitment

to tower-site safety.
The big issues concerning the Employee Free Choice Act Speaking of OSHA, now that there is a new Assistant Secre-
We are thrilled to announce that SBA Network
had been whether workers would be pressured to form a tary in place, we plan on meeting with him, too, to discuss
Services, Inc. and Cellular South are working In March, former NATE Chairman Don Doty
union, and whether this would have applied to small a tower safety standard, the revisions to the riding the line
with us on this project. partnered with SBA Network Services, Inc. to
directive, the NATE/OSHA Partnership, and education and speak to an audience of tower owners and carri-
training. “Improving safety in the tower industry should ers at the 13th Annual Tower Technology Sum-
FYI be paramount for tower companies, wireless mit, co-located at CTIA Wireless, in Las Vegas.
In closing, I’d like to thank Pat and his superb staff at the carriers, broadcasters, owners and operators,”
A key function of NATE is the development of a uni- NATE office for their usual great work. I’m honored to be said David Sams, Director of Risk Management The session addressed the role of owners, opera-
fied industry voice on issues affecting tower erection, associated with them, the Board of Directors, and you, and
maintenance, and service work. Bob Lawrence & for SBA Network Services, Inc.. “This Guide is tors, carriers, broadcasters and general contrac-
look forward to continuing our work together. another way we are developing a culture of safety tors -- specifically the project managers and
Associates serves as the marketing representative for
NATE, working and ensuring that everyone goes home safely site superintendents of these organizations -- in
with members Thank you. n each night.” fortifying a culture of safety on each and every
of Congress,
tower site.
OSHA officials,
Jim Goldwater is a Vice President at Bob Lawrence & Associates. The new online resource, the Hazard Recogni-
and others
to advance For further information, he can be contacted at Bob Lawrence & tion Guide is already off to a great start! To date The presentation highlighted the role and im-
NATE’s position Associates’ office at 345 South Patrick Street, Alexandria,Virginia more than 430 participants have registered for portance of on-site managers and demonstrated
in Washington, 22314. Tel: 703-836-6196; Fax: 703-836-6086; Email: jimauh2o@ the online resource, which is continuing to grow the new Tower Site Hazard Recognition Guide,
D.C. aol.com. each day. the Association’s first educational resource de-
signed for use by the entire industry. ´
it’s up to you
Give Us Your Two Cents!
Session attendees were provided a
• What conferences are you • Is your company actively
Celebrating NATE’s 15th Anniversary
demonstration and sampling of the
H
Guide, driving an increase in our planning to attend this year? involved in any of the SWA’s? appy Anniversary, NATE!
Are there any that you think Please let us know – be sure
growing number of Guide users.
NATE ambassadors should to include your company March 31, 2010 marked NATE’s 15th Anniversary. Since 1995, this
attend? Send an email to name, state, how long you organization has served as the unified voice for the tower erection, service and
Up Next
industryrelations@natehome. have been involved in your
maintenance industry. Above all else, NATE has proven the value of a good idea,
com with your recommenda- state’s wireless association
This month Don Doty will be speak- and what individuals can accomplish when they work together toward a com-
tions. and if there are any upcom-
ing at the National Association of mon goal.
ing meetings you think NATE
Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas April • What topics would you like to leadership should plan to
12-15. Don will be presenting an im- see NATE present during Web NATE was created through the vision of Bill Carlson of
attend.
portant educational session focused casts? Your input is greatly Tower Systems, Inc. He had the insight to realize that the
on best practices in dismantling, appreciated! industry needed to take the lead in developing its own best
installing and relocating broadcast practices for safety, rather than waiting for federal regulators
antennas. Let us know your thoughts by sending an email to to fill that role. So Bill called four of his competitors – Kevin
industryrelations@natehome.com. Hayden at Hayden Tower Service, Inc., Craig Snyder at Sioux
IT’S UP TO YOU!
Visit http://www.nabshow.com for Falls Tower & Communications, and Don Doty and Pat
more details. n Moore at Doty Moore Tower Services LLC and shared his ideas. The five men
agreed to work together to bring this organization into being.
In Dallas, Texas 62 tower service companies gathered to discuss the pro’s and
Don’t Delay...Join NATE Today! See page 6 for more information or visit www.natehome.com. con’s of starting this association. Those individuals hammered out the details
necessary to vote NATE into existence. What happened from there was nothing
short of incredible.
Among the initial steps for creating NATE was developing its mission statement.
While NATE had a lengthy list of goals, it became clear that safety would be first
and foremost. To initiate this process, volunteer members of NATE began the
process of thoroughly reviewing communication tower accident reports. It was
determined that 99% of all serious tower accidents could be addressed through
the development of specific best practices. With the sources of injuries and fa-
talities determined, NATE began developing the tools to keep tower technicians
safe.
The Board of Directors and the Safety & Education Committee took on the awe-
some responsibility of developing materials to outline the procedures to keep
tower climbers safe. After months of hard work, the first safety program guide
was developed for NATE member use.
At the same time, the OSHA Relations Committee began working on regulatory
issues with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). With
regulatory authority for tower climbers being taken from existing construction
standards that often did not apply to tower erection realities, NATE was deter-
mined to educate government officials on practices and procedures. The initial
meetings found NATE and OSHA realizing their different views on how to most
effectively address safety, but both organizations continued to meet and discuss
these vital topics. Through their dedication in working together, NATE and
OSHA recognized the common ground they had in their desire to keep tower
climbers safe, and pursued ongoing methods where the two organizations could
work together toward this common goal.
Through diligence in engaging and educating OSHA, a cooperative effort re-

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celebrating nate’s 15th anniversary celebrating nate’s 15th anniversary
sulted in procedures for allowing personnel hoisting. Prior ues to receive growing recognition for its impact on tower The crown-
to the development of this compliance directive, companies climber safety and health. ing result of
could receive fines in excess of $100,000 for using a pro- this effort to
cedure which, when following established protocol, re- NATE is continuing to facilitate new methods of tower date is the
mains the safest means of tower climbers ascending to and climber training. Hundreds and hundreds of NATE NATE Tower
descending from their work stations on towers. This was a members have been trained to the OSHA 10-hour stan- Site Hazard
major breakthrough for tower climbers nationwide, and set dard through an educational session at the annual NATE Recognition
the tone for future NATE endeavors with OSHA. conference and exposition. The NATE CTS has provided Guide, an
the consistency for private vendors to provide authorized online pro-
Manufactures and vendors of tower-related equipment pro- yond these tremendous successes, the event also provided climber training at the NATE show each year, and online gram to help
vided strong support for NATE from the very beginning of the regular forum for tower safety and related education. training opportunities will be available to NATE members anyone on a
the Association. To utilize the experience and dedication of The conference and exposition continues to be the pre- in the near future. tower site better understand best practices and recognize
these companies, opportunities for networking and educa- miere event in the industry.
Safety resources such as the 4th edition of the NATE Ac- hazards so appropriate corrective action can be taken. In its
tion were needed. The Trade Show Committee was formed short time online, the program has been utilized by hun-
With the growth of the Association, Tower Times has cident Prevention, Safety & Health Program Guide will
to assist the Association in creating a world-class event to dreds of individuals from all aspects of the industry.
evolved into a world-class publication, and the NATE web- be available to members soon and an updated glossary of
establish this forum.
site has also grown to provide members with a convenient Tower Terminology is also near completion. While the list of NATE’s growth as the unified voice of the
With the lifeblood of the Association obviously being its source of information.
Among the greatest advancements of the last few years at industry can be charted in even more ways, the conclusion
members, a fourth and final standing committee – the – that NATE members have made a tremendous difference
At this point, the Association was only getting warmed up. NATE has been the outreach to the entire industry. With
Membership Committee – was formed to promote and ef- in industry safety – is undeniable. Together, we will achieve
NATE began playing a greater role in the development of NATE’s efforts to develop a culture of safety well-estab-
fectively address the issues of NATE membership. To keep even greater heights in the next five years. n
standards. NATE spent six years working with the State of lished, expanding those efforts to all aspects of the industry
members advised of the progress being made, a four-page
North Carolina creating the first state tower safety stan- – from tower erectors to owners to
newsletter called Tower Times was created and distributed
dards. When federal OSHA empanelled the Advisory Com- carriers and broadcasters – has raised
to members and others in the industry.
mittee on Construction Safety & Health (ACCSH) to re- the level of NATE’s activities on be-
To keep NATE apprised of additional regulatory issues view tower safety and develop a footprint for a tower safety half of its members to new levels.
that could effect tower erectors, a marketing representa- standard, NATE members were again among the leadership
tive – Jim Goldwater of Bob Lawrence & Associates – was of that effort. The documents assembled in that committee This effort – known as Industry
selected to oversee and report on legislative and regula- are still being used to define tower safety practices. Relations – has NATE reaching out
tory changes in Washington, D.C. NATE also established a to owners and operators to educate
The State of Michigan would next turn to NATE, and them on the cost and value of hiring
relationship with labor law specialist Mark Lies of Seyfarth
another state tower standard was developed in conjunc- qualified, professional contractors to
Shaw LLP in Chicago to provide legal counsel to the As-
tion with NATE leadership. The State of Washington is now work on their tower sites.
sociation and its members as needed.
growing close to adopting a tower safety standard, again
The creation of safety materials continued all the while. utilizing NATE members and the groundwork NATE has The Industry Relations effort has
Safety videos were developed outlining tower climber completed in this area. ANSI, utilizing the expertise of raised NATE’s profile in national
orientation and personnel hoisting. Following the adoption NATE members, is now working on a national tower safety media and with owners and opera-
of gin pole procedures, NATE added a safety video on this standard. tors working to educate the industry
subject. Manuals addressing RF awareness, site signage, on the numerous strides the industry
NATE also developed groundbreaking internal standards has made in safety through NATE,
rooftop booklet protocols,
such as the NATE Hoist Standard and the Tower Climber and then looking for additional ways
tower terminology, and safety
Fall Protection Training Standard. NATE members were we can work together toward instill-
signals were produced for the
deeply involved in ANSI 222 (g) and TIA 1019, with subse- ing a culture of safety.
membership.
quent revisions to that construction standard now nearing
NATE’s annual conference completion.
and exposition became the
NATE continued its relationship with OSHA by estab-
industry’s home for annual
lishing a National Partnership for tower climber safety.
gatherings. The event brought
This program has allowed NATE members to distinguish
unprecedented opportunities
themselves for
for networking and for tower
their dedication to
erectors to see firsthand new developments in equipment,
safety, and contin-
products and services that address their specific needs. Be-

The strength of any trade association can be determined by the type of members it has. NATE is very fortunate
to have its membership body consist of industry leaders and innovators. We would like to thank the following JFC Construction, Inc.
JG Contracting Company
Novotech Construction, Inc.
NPT Site Systems, Inc.
Seacomm Erectors, Inc.
Sector Technology Corporation
Tower Program Insurance Services, Inc.
Tower Resource Management, Inc.
companies for their membership and support! JM Contractor of LA, LLC Nsoro MasTec, LLC SEFNCO Communications Tower Service & Manufacturing Co.
Thank You NATE Members!

JT Tower Service Odyssia Global Communications Shane Davis & Assoc.-Tower Painting Tower Service Co.
JTR Construction & Maintenance, LLC Omega Development Company Shawrose, Inc. Tower Services, Inc.
KCI Wireless Services, Inc. Omni Contracting, Inc. Simons Construction Incorporated Tower Services, Inc.
Keegan Wireless, LLC One Source Builders, Inc. Site Link Construction, LLC Tower Specialist, Inc.
Kellaney Contracting LLC Optima Network Services Inc. Site Resources, Inc. Tower Technologies Group
Kenwood Telecom Orion Builds, Inc. Site Source South, Inc. Tower Technologies, LLC
King Communications, LLC P.I.M. Testing Services, Inc. Site Source, Inc. Tower West Communications, Inc.
L & L Communication Services, Inc. Pamlico Tower, Inc. SiteMaster, Inc. Tower Works Inc.
Larson Associates USA, Inc. Parsons Skala Inc. TowerMRL, Inc.
Larson Tower Specialists, LLC Patriot Towers Inc. Sky Jack Communications Towersource Services, LLC
Founding Members Laser Technology, Inc. PCIA - The Wireless Infrastructure Association Sky-Comm, Inc. Tractel Ltd.
Lattice Communications PDQ Tower Services, Inc. Skyline Tower Painting Inc. Train’s Towers, Inc.
Brook Hill Communications, Inc. Great Plains Towers, Inc. MIKAB Corporation Teltronic Towers, Inc. Ledcor Technical Solutions Peak Power Services Skyline Tower Service Inc. Transmit Program Management, LLC.
Cipov Enterprises, Inc. Hayden Tower Service, Inc. P & D Antenna Service, Inc. Tower & Communication Services, Inc. Lee Antenna & Line Service, Inc. Pendulum Instruments - NOW Spectracom Skytec, Inc. Tri State Tower, Inc.
Clifton’s Tower Service, Inc. Industrial Communications, LLC Shenandoah Tower Service, Ltd. Tower Systems, Inc. Legacy Telecommunications, Inc. Penn Engineering Components, Inc. Skyview Construction & Eng., Inc. Tri-County Tower Service, Inc.
Legacy Wireless Services, Inc. Penn-Tech International, Inc. Slatercom - WCD Trillium Development, Inc.
Emergency Radio Service, Inc. Installation Services, Inc. Sioux Falls Tower & Communications True North Tower
Lemco Tool Corporation PERFECT WIRELESS, INC. SLH Communications, Inc. Trilogy Communications, Inc.
Fred A. Nudd Corporation Light’s Tower Construction Co Inc. Skyhook, Inc. WAVE Communications Lenberg Communications Inc. Phoenix Tower Service, LLC Smith Berger Marine, Inc. Triple M Enterprises
Grant Tower, Inc. Midwest Tower Erection, Inc. Swager Communications, Inc. Western Towers Lindapter North America, Inc. Pigeon Mountain Industries, Inc. South Seas Inspection (S) PTE LTD TriVis Inc.
Lit Systems, Inc. Pilgrim Communications, Inc. Southern Broadcast Services, Inc. True North Management Services, LLC
Lockard & White Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Specialty Tower Service, Inc. Trusty Construction, LLC
3Z Telecom, Inc. BETTER METAL, LLC. DESIGN Telecommunications Gigasense AB Lone Star Tower Co. Portapage Spectrum Construction Services, Inc. Trylon TSF
4SE, Inc. Black & Veatch Dialight Corporation Global One Communications Co. Long Wave Inc. Precision Communications, Inc. Spectrum Surveying and Engineering TSC Construction, LLC
A & W Communications, Inc. Black Diamond Consultants, Inc. Dietz Brothers, Inc. Global RF Solutions Louisiana Radio Communications, Inc. Precision Quincy Corp. Speelman Electric, Inc. TUF-TUG Products, Deuer Developments
A.R. Wireless, Inc. Blanton Antenna Service, Inc. Dillon Force Measurement Global Tower Service, Inc. Lowe-North Construction, Inc. Preferred Tank & Tower, Inc. Spencer Contracting Company Turnkey Solutions LLC
Acciona Energy North America Corp. Bright Lighting, Inc. Dillon Quality Plus, Inc. Goodman Networks, Inc. LTS Wireless, Ltd. Preformed Line Products Spinner Atlanta, Inc. Turnure Telecom LLC
Adams Tower Services Broadcast Connections, Inc. Diversified Communications Services GPD Services M J Telecom Services Inc. Premier Construction Group St. Paul Tower, Inc. TWR Family of Companies
Adesta, LLC Broadcast Tower Technologies, Inc. Diversified Telecom Services Inc. Granger Telecom Corp. MacLeanDixie Presco Telecommunications, Inc. Stainless LLC TWR Lighting, Inc.
Advanced Communication Services, Inc. BTE Management Group, LLC DNV Global Energy Concepts Inc. Grapevine Solutions, Inc. MAFI Prestige Telecommunications, Inc. Stanton Hill Communications Inc. U.S. Cellular
Advanced Integrated Services Buckingham Mfg. Co., Inc. DOD (ASE) Gravitec Systems, Inc. Mammoth Constructors, LLC Primus Electronics Steimel Communications, Inc. U.S. Coast Guard - CCEC
Advanced Tower Climbing Service LLC Burton Technologies DOSL Communications, LLC Green Mountain Communications, Inc. Mann’s Tower Service, Inc. Priore Construction Services, LLC Sterling Rope UCI Construction Services, LLC
Advanced Tower Components Cache Valley Electric Doty Moore Tower Services LLC Griffin Tower Connection, Inc. Matenaer Coporation Priority Construction Services Inc. Sting Communications Ultimate Tower Service, Inc.
Advanced Tower Services, Inc. Cam Com Communications Downs Electric, Inc. Gritz Towers, Inc. Maxton Technology, Inc. Procomm Systems, Inc. Stockton Construction Group LLC UNC-TV
Advanced Wireless Solutions, Inc. Capital Safety USA DukeNet Communication Services, LLC GTS - Tower Services Division MC Squared Holdings Inc. Professional Resources & Services Inc. Storm Copper Components UNIMAR, INC.
Aerial Communication Systems Inc. Carrick Contracting Corporation Duley’s Electric Communication Site Services Inc. Gulf Equipment Corporation McCarthy Systems Co., Inc. Property & Technical Services Ltd Straight Ahead, Inc. Union Pacific Railroad
Aerial Erectors, LLC Carwell Specialty Coatings DynaComm, Inc. H & H Industries, Inc. MCE Wireless, LLC. Providence Construction Structural Components Union Telephone Company
Aerial Site Communications Inc. Cecil W. Powell & Co Dynamic Construction Services, Inc. H&H Contractors MCIS, Inc. Quest Tower Corp. Stutler Technologies, Corp. United States Department of Interior
Aero Solutions Cellcom Construction, Inc. Dynamic Construction, Inc. Hailo LLC MDM Construction, Inc. R & M Electrical Telecom/Maint., Inc. SubCarrier Communications, Inc. United States Tower Services, LTD
AFL Network Services, Inc. CellTech Dynamic South Inc. Harger Lightning & Grounding Megger R & R Communications, Inc. Summit Services L.L.C. United Tower Company, Inc.
Airial Construction Inc. CellularOne of NE Arizona E.M. Enterprises General Contractors, Inc. Hark Tower Systems, Inc. Mercury Communication, Inc. R & R Tower Services Communications, Inc. Summit Solutions Group, LLC United Tower Solutions, LLC
Alamon Telco, Inc. Central General Engineering & Maintenance Ltd. Eagle Communication Services, Inc. Heartland Solutions Corp. Message Center Management, Inc. R & S Tower Maintenance Inc Sun Wireless US Tower Services, Inc.
All-Points Technology Corporation, P.C. Chaffin Tower Services, Inc. Earthcom, Inc. Helical Anchors, Inc. Microwave Transmission Systems, Inc. R. J. Skelding Co., Inc. Sunsight Instruments, LLC Valcom Wireless Const. Inc.
Allied Tube & Conduit Cherokee Nation Towers, Inc. East Coast Communications Henderson Construction & Engineering, L.L.C. Mid America Drilling Corp. R.D. Engineering & Construction, Inc. SUPERIOR TOWER SERVICE, INC. Valmont/Site Pro 1
Allstate Tower Company Inc. Christensen & Griffith Construction Co. Eastern Communications, Inc. Herca Telecomm Services, Inc. Mid Atlantic Contracting, Inc. Radiant Wireless Inc. SWT Construction, LLC. Vanbro Corporation
Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. CITCA EasTex Tower, Inc. Hi-Tech Tower Services, Inc. MID-STATE Communications & Electronics, Inc. Radio Frequency Systems Synergy Concepts, Inc. Vbine Energy
Alpha Telecom Services Company Clearshot Services, Inc. Eastpointe Industries, Inc. Higgins Tower Service, Inc. Midland Communications Inc. Radio Tower Company SYNTECH Safety Solutions, LLC Vertical Limit Construction Services, LLC
Alpine Tower & Technology Clearwire eciWireless LLC Highland Communications Midland Tower Construction, Inc. Radiofrequency Safety International (RSI) T Steele Construction Inc. Vertical Solutions, Inc.
ALT Fabrication CMS Wireless, LLC Edge Consulting Engineers, Inc. Hightower Communications, Inc. Midwest Antenna Systems Inc. Raelee Wireless Inc. T3 Wireless & Associates, Inc. Vertical Structures, Inc.
Altec Industries, Inc. Coast to Coast Tower Service, Inc. Edmiston Tower, Inc. HighTower Solutions Inc. Midwest Underground Technology, Inc. Ranco Services Inc. Talley, Inc. Vertical Technology Services
Altezza Contracting Inc. Coast Tower & Excavation Ehresmann Engineering, Inc. Hignite Tower Service Midwest Unlimited LLC Range Telecommunications Taylor Commercial Construction, Inc. Vinco, Inc.
AmChel Communications, Inc. Colton Tower Consultants, Inc. Electrical Specialties Inc. Hilights Inc. MILLENNIA CONTRACTING, INC. Rapid Systems, Inc. TEAM Communications Vinculums Services Inc.
American Communications Com Plus Elite Telecom Tower, Inc. Hogantec, Inc. Miller Fall Protection Re-Steel Supply Anchor Bolt Div. Team One Communications, Inc. W-T Communication Design Group, LLC.
American Tower Company COM-TECH SERVICE GROUP, INC. Elite Wireless Holmes Communications, Inc. MillerCo, Inc. Reliant Solutions LLC Tech Products, Inc. W. D. Wright Contracting, Inc.
American Tower Corporation Commenco, Inc. Elite Wireless, L.L.C. Horizon Wireless, LLC Modern Tower Solutions, Inc. Rex Industries, Inc. Technostrobe Inc. Wagstaff Construction Services, Inc.
AMERISAFE Commnet Supply LLC. Elk River, Inc. Horne Brothers Construction, Inc. Motorola, Inc. RF Industries, Inc. TelCom Tower Technologies, Inc. Wallen Communications, LLC.
AMF Electrical Contractors, Inc. Commsite Corp. Elkhart Enterprises Houston Structures, Inc. Mountain Valley Tower Service, Inc. RF Tech Solutions, Inc. Telkore, Inc. WANHO Manufacturing, LLC
AMS Inc. CommStructures, Inc. Engineering & Wireless HPS Construction, Inc. Mueller Construction RFIP, Inc. Tempest Telecom Solutions, LLC Waybest Tower Inc.
AnchorGuard LLC Communication Builders, Inc. Epic Communications Huber + Suhner, Inc. Murphy Tower Services, LLC RFSigns.com Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Weisman Consultants Inc.
Andrew Solutions Communication Enhancement LLC Epic Touch Co. Hudson Design Group LLC N.E. Colorado Cellular, Inc. Richland Towers, Inc. TES Inc. - Tennessee Equipment Supply Inc. WennSoft
Angle Tower Corporation Communication Equipment & Service Corp. Equipment Corporation of America Hughey & Phillips Narda Safety Test Solutions Ridge Tool Company (RIDGID) TESSCO Technologies Wes-Tec, Inc.
Anritsu Company Communication Evolutions LLC ERI Installations, Inc. Hunter Communications Group, LLC Nat-Com, Inc. Riley B-Cast Management, Inc. Texcom Construction LLC West Finley Telecom
ANS Advanced Network Services LLC Communication Infrastructure Corporation ERICO, Inc. Hutton Communications, Inc. National Strand Products, Inc. RIO Steel & Tower, Ltd. The BASE Group WesTower Communications
Antenna Products Corporation Communication Integration Specialists, LLC EUPEN Hy-Lander Tower Systems, Inc. NDC Communications RISA Technologies The Crosby Group, Inc. White Mountain Communication Corp.
Anthony’s Building Company, Inc. Communications Infrastructure Group Excalibur Communications Inc. Hydradyne Hydraulics NELLO CORPORATION RMCI Construction LLC thermOweld® Wicomm Construction
Appalachian Wireless Comsite Hardware, Inc. Excell Communications, Inc. Hyline Construction NEPTUNO USA, Corp. Roanoke County of Virginia Thin Air Construction Wigdahl Electric Company
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. COMTRAIN LLC Expert Construction Managers, Inc. Idaho Tower Construction Co. Netrepid Robert Deane, M.D. Thumb Radio, Inc. Williams Form Engineering Corp.
Asbuilt Construction, Inc. Concordia Group F.C.I. Towers, Inc. IETS New Horizon Communications, Inc. Robins Rigging & Telecom Tiller Engineering Inc. Windstrip, LLC
Ashcraft Brothers Communications, Inc. Connect-It Wireless, Inc. FarLight LLC Illini Drilled Foundations, Inc. New Horizon Towers, Inc. ROHN Products, LLC Tim Rajkowski Windy City Tower Techs LLC
AT & T California Cooper’s Welding and Manufacturing, Inc. Fent Tower Services L.L.C. InSite Towers, LLC New Horizons Telecom, Inc. Rosenberger Site Solutions, LLC Timberline Construction Corporation WireCo® WorldGroup
ATG Communications, LLC Cornerstone Tower Service, Inc. Flash Technology Insurance Office of America (IOA) New Vector RS Technologies Times Microwave Systems Wireless Alliance, Inc.
Atlantic CommTech Corporation Corporate College Florida Industrial Electric Integrity Tower, Inc. Newave Tower Components RT & Sons LLC Total Service Telecom Wireless Construction Solutions, LLC
Atlantic Risk Management Corporation County of San Diego - Sheriff Wireless Services Four Leaf Construction, Inc. Intellecom Communications Inc. Nex-Tech, Inc. - Mobile Radio Div. S & S Communication Specialists, Inc. Total Telco Specialists, Inc. Wireless Construction, Inc.
Atlantic Tower Services, Inc. CrossLink Communications, LLC Front Range Wireless, Inc. Intermountain Tower Specialists, Inc. Next Level Solutions Inc. S.E.A. Team Solutions PTE LTD Tower 16, Inc. Wireless Horizon
Axia NetMedia Corporation Crown Consulting, Inc. Frontier Tower Service, Inc. International Towers, Inc. Noash Construction, Inc. S.M.T. Inc. Tower Base Inc. Wireless Infrastructure Services
B-C Walker, Inc. CSB Communications, LLC Frontline Communications Contracting Inc. ITL, LLC North Face Construction Sabre Industries, Inc. Tower Consultants, Inc. Wireless Legacy Corp.
Bahamas Telecomm. Co. Ltd. Custom Riggers LTD. (1988) FWT, Inc. ITT Advanced Engineering & Sciences Northern Pride Communications, Inc. SAC Wireless LLC Tower Engineering Professionals, Inc. World Tower, Inc.
Baran Telecom Custom Wireless Inc. G & G Builders, Inc. J. E. Lortie, Co. Northern Tower Connections, Inc. Safety Connection Tower Erectors, Inc. WPCS International Inc. - Sarasota Operations
BBS Inc. D & H Builders, Inc. Galeforce Telecommunications Jada Enterprises, Inc. Northern Tower Erection Co. Safety LMSystems Tower Foundations, Inc. Wren Construction, Inc.
BCI Communications, Inc. D.Cunningham Communications Service LLC Galvanized Endeavors, LLC Jampro Antennas, Inc. Northland Technology, Inc. Safety One, Inc. Tower Innovations WTB Communications & Maintenance, LLC
BCS Welding & Fabrication, Inc. D.J. Collins Inc. GCGI Development, LLC JBL Electric Inc. Northstar Broadcast Contractors SafetyTech Communications Tower Inspection, Inc. X3 Management Services, Inc.
BEATUS Networks, Inc. Data Cell Systems, Inc. General Dynamics Wireless Services JBS Solar and Wind, LLC Northwest Tower SAI Communications Tower King II, Inc. Xcellwave, Inc.
Bentley Systems, Inc. Deerfield Construction Group, Inc. General Telecom, Inc. JDH Contracting, Inc. NorthWest Tower Engineering, PLLC SBA Network Services, Inc. Tower Light LTD
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NATE would not be in existence today if it were not for the many individuals
who have volunteered their time and resources to make NATE what it is. To Contributors
Listed in Alphabetical Order
When I became involved in the leader-
ship. – Ron Romano
etched in my memory. Thank you to all
who made that day possible. – Pat Cipov
or our company at the time, yet it felt like
we fit in almost immediately, and have al-
ways been made to feel like a welcomed and
celebrate NATE’s 15th Anniversary, NATE Board Members and Committee
My first excitement came when customer Educating and working with OSHA, not valued part of NATE since. – Steve Wilder
Members were asked to look back on the last fifteen years and also look #1 called me after finding our services against. – Jordan Wang
forward to the future. Here is what they had to say... Dave Anthony via NATE publications, then customer There were 2 or 3 general sessions in
Shenandoah Tower The NATE/OSHA Partnership is the
Service, Ltd.
#2, #3...etc. Also having the first maga- the begining that produced some great
zine article I have ever written in my greatest accomplishment so far. I hope it results. – Pat Moore
What were your initial expectations Initially, I thought there was a slim chance life published in TowerTimes and having is one day surpassed by a negotiated rule
when you joined NATE? that NATE could actually form and accom- my experience with Hurricane Katrina for the Tower Industry. – Dave Anthony Probably the opening of the NATE an-
plish anything before it self-destructed. That Pat Cipov nual conference in New Orleans on “Fat
Cipov Enterprises, Inc. published. Being elected to the Board of
I really didn’t have any. Although I had an all changed once I attended the first couple Directors was truly an unexpected honor I think the most important accomplish- Tuesday.” Of course the very first confer-
extensive safety background, I was new to this of meetings and saw the caliber of people in- for me both personally and professionally. ment of NATE over the past 15 years has ence and trade show we held in Orlando
area, and came in with the intent of listening volved and their passion to make our industry – Jimmy Miller been making OSHA aware of our indus- is a fond memory, when we actually got
and learning. – Steve Wilder a more successful one. – Dave Anthony Jim Coleman try and our special needs. – Jim Coleman
Southern Broadcast “frozen” into the hotel because of an ice
Services, Inc. In your opinion, what has been storm. And always a favorite memory is
An association that could have a voice with I think my initial expectations revolved around The hard work of the NATE Board of Di- the original formation meeting in Dallas,
OSHA. Also pull together as a group and share the opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss
NATE’s most important accom- rectors and committees to try and make
plishment in the past 15 years? you could have cut the anxiety and excite-
information. – Pat Moore best practices with others in our industry. – Jim Don Doty our industry safer. – Ron Romano ment in the air with a knife. – Ken Meador
Coleman Doty Moore Tower The great reputation, the recognition
To have a voice in our unique industry as well Services LLC What is your favorite NATE There are many, like meeting people,
To unify the tower industry. – Ron Romano from all the different companies and ven-
as to listen to others for safety and education.
dors. Also, the work with OSHA and the memory? tower hands all in one room together for
I expected NATE to be and is a great resource the first time. To hear all of our voices in
for information and strength to all of us as a I honestly expected to spend money, get my Barbara Houdek training videos. – Pat Moore Everyone involved with NATE made me that room with creative ideals of where
group. – Jim Miller name listed in a catalog and hang a certificate Trillium feel so welcome, from day one. I remember
Development, Inc. In my opinion, there are really three: we need to go with NATE. There was such
on the wall. I expected no other benefits. Boy, I having dinner with Dave Anthony and Jim
• The NATE/OSHA Partnership unison and a hunger for our group to
In 1995 when Craig Snyder, Bill Carlson, Kevin WAS WRONG. – Jimmy Miller Coleman one evening after we first joined,
• The Tower Site Hazard Recognition organize, rather than to see each other as
Hayden, Pat Moore and I met just before the and those two gentlemen made me feel so
What has been a defining moment Ken Meador Guide competition. – Jim Miller
first meeting in Dallas, I had hopes that per-
haps a few companies would join us in advanc- for you during your involvement TWR Lighting, Inc. • The ongoing development of stan- relaxed and so welcome. Nobody knew me ´
dardized safety related materials,
ing our industry in a positive manner. Little with NATE? information and guidance. – Ken
did I know how well conceived Bill and Kevin
had planned that first meeting. – Don Doty Being asked to serve on the NATE Safety Com- Jim Miller Meador
mittee. As a safety and training professional, EasTex Tower, Inc.
When our company joined NATE, I had no To create a group of tower guys whom
safety is a passion of mine, and being given
clue what to expect. It was totally out of the voiced together concerns about safety
the chance to make an impact on safety in the
“norm” for tower companies to even speak to standards, construction standards, fall
tower erection industry is fantastic, and I hope Jimmy Miller
each other much less socialize together. Before protection standards and was recognized
to remain on this committee for years to come. MillerCo., Inc.
my first annual conference in Orlando, Florida, and responded to from Washington!
– Steve Wilder
I wasn’t even sure if I would or could stay a – Jim Miller
member of NATE. During that conference, I The very first meeting, the number of compa- Pat Moore The NATE/OSHA Partnership is a huge
learned about “safety”. Hard hats were the talk nies and people that showed up. – Pat Moore Doty Moore Tower success and proves that diligence and
of the meeting. I wondered if my guys would Services LLC
hard work prevails. - Chris Pleibel
wear them or quit. Those guys now live the My very first Board meeting. My last Board
culture of safety. They take great pride in re- meeting. Reflecting at NATE 2010, that for the
Without a doubt, the advancement of
counting events they see in their travels. They past 15 years I had been blessed to work with Chris Pleibel many industry-specific safety initiatives.
especially like “eating cheese” on competitors. really great people on the Trade Show Com- Primus Electronics
– Don Doty
– Pat Cipov mittee and on the NATE staff, and in particu-
lar, Paula Nurnberg. – Ken Meador In my opinion, NATE’s most important
Awareness for needed safety practices within Ron Romano accomplishment to date and my most
our industry. The start of developing safety Right from the beginning to see how passion-
Installation favorite NATE memory are one in the
practices and education for government ate all of us founding members were and are
Services, Inc. same. After years and years of hard work
agencies and clients in all facets of the tower to create safety standards to bring our crews
and dedication by so many individuals,
construction world. A purposeful drive to home every day. – Jim Miller
NATE’s most prestigious accomplish-
teach all contractors how a safety program can Jordan Wang ment came into fruition. NATE and
I owe a debt of gratitude to an early era board True North Tower
be financially beneficial. Those participants of OSHA formed a National Partnership. At
member, Craig Lekutis, who showed an inter-
NATE are a special elite group of professional the time of the signing, I was part of the
est in me when I was virtually unknown. He
tower contractors. – Barbara Houdek NATE Board of Directors. We all made
inspired me to serve on committees and the
Board of Directors and to take the time to show Steve Wilder the trip to Washington and participated
Better knowledge of the industry from its vet- CITCA in the signing. There are not enough
erans and getting hands on time with the latest my appreciation to all members of NATE when
I see them at the meetings. – Dave Anthony adjectives to describe how honored and
gear and equipment at the expo. – Jordan Wang humbled I felt. That day will forever be

The Versa-climber that one member brought to the San Diego Access to experts in the industry. NATE has a unique blend of New Orleans - the bonding! – Barbara Houdek
Conference. Dozens of climbers stepped on it and what a hoot talented and gifted people who are willing to be a resource to one
to watch their faces as they put it through its paces. We couldn’t another for a common good. Non-members certainly don’t seem Although I have only been to Nashville and Orlando, I enjoyed
get one state or federal employee to even try it. I thought it was to recognize this benefit. – Steve Wilder Nashville the most. I just like the area and the people better,
the most realistic simulator of actual climbing I had experienced. seem more friendly. – Jordan Wang
After the show I tried to buy one, but they had been discontin- All the information that is at our finger tips. The close relation-
ued. – Don Doty ships that have been created with each other. – Pat Moore One of the venues I have enjoyed the most is Opryland …It is
a beautiful facility that lends itself to relaxation, if and when
Education. – Barbara Houdek A sense of belonging to something bigger and more dynamic we have the opportunity to sit back and relax. It also has good
than their job or their company. The personal gratification that restaurants. – Jim Coleman
Walking into the expo for the first time and feeling like a kid in a comes from being part of a solution which benefits the entire
candy store. – Jordan Wang industry. The grand scale opportunity for social interaction with Not just one, I have enjoyed all that I attended. – Ron Romano
your peers. – Ken Meador
One of my fondest memories is when the membership elected Has NATE lived up to your expectations?
me to the Board of Directors. – Jim Coleman Industry best safety, best training, best standards, methods of
procedures and camaraderie that only can be achieved as an And much more. – Pat Moore
When we get together twice a year for the annual and summer organized association. – Jim Miller
conference. – Ron Romano As a supporting member company, as a past Board member, and
Being part of an organization that truly is out to protect the as a committee chair, NATE has done so much for the positive
How has your company benefited from NATE climbers of our industry. – Chris Pleibel visibility of the tower industry, that it has exceeded any and all
membership? of my expectations. I guess a more important question might be,
That they don’t have to go it alone. I am convinced that if they what as an organization does NATE have as expectations of its
We feel that being a part of NATE gives us credibility in the indus- would show up for just one event with an open mind, they would membership? – Ken Meador
try, and proves that we are committed to a cause that goes beyond wonder why they hadn’t been a member all along. The resources
business and profits. NATE’s mission of safety and our mission of alone are worth the price of admission. – Don Doty NATE has exceeded expectations with OSHA relations, safety
safety seem to parallel one another, and it is gratifying to know and setting standards. – Jim Miller
that we are working toward the same end result. – Steve Wilder Being part of the unified voice. – Jordan Wang
Yes. My expectation that anything we needed to protect our em-
All the great people we have met, including the NATE staff. – Pat The camaraderie and fulfillment that comes from working hard ployees would become available to us has proven to be true. My
Moore together with the best people in the tower industry to create a expectation that our employees would enjoy safer work environ-
safer work environment for all our employees, both present and ments overall than those not affiliated with NATE has proven to
Visibility to one of the most important segments of our markets. A future. – Dave Anthony be true and my expectation that our responsible customers would
constructive feedback channel via the trade show venues. An op- demand that only NATE Members service their towers is also
portunity to support the industry in which we serve. – Ken Meador I feel the most important element non-members are missing out becoming a reality. – Dave Anthony
on is the opportunity to work together to make our entire indus-
We have become SAFER, more professional and more informed try safer. – Jim Coleman Yes, and well beyond. – Ron Romano
due to education, training and setting standards. – Jim Miller
Missing out on valuable input from others to keep our industry Would your company be where it is today if NATE
In more ways than I can count. Knowledge, professionalism, as safe as we can. – Ron Romano had not been formed?
exposure, networking, education, training, experience, and most
of all… personal humility. I have been very fortunate to work What annual conference and exposition venue I doubt we would have made it this far. NATE is a valuable
with so many professionals that I now consider my friends. – have you enjoyed the most and why? network to us, and the people in NATE know our commitment
Don Doty to safety and turn to us for training as a result. 99% of our clients
Nashville has been wonderful, because there is a lot to do in the are NATE members, and we know each other on a first-name
All the safety knowledge! – Barbara Houdek city. – Steve Wilder basis because of NATE. – Steve Wilder
Educating employees and management on the latest equipment Warm weather, San Diego, Orlando, Phoenix. – Pat Moore When an association grows into a very respectable group with
available for safety and efficiency, as well as joining the unified the integrity that NATE has everyone that is a part of that enjoys
voice working with OSHA. – Jordan Wang As Trade Show Committee Chair, I look at the venues from a to- the benefits. – Pat Moore
tally different perspective, knowing in all cases that the selection
Being a member of NATE has been a rewarding and enriching process by the committee and NATE staff on sites chosen won’t Definitely not. – Ken Meador
experience. The opportunity to network with friends and profes- make everyone happy. The numerous variables involved in pull-
sional colleagues has been of great value, as well as, being kept ing off a seamless appearing, successful event, have never failed I believe any company that has truly participated in NATE is a
informed of most recent industry practices and procedures. – Jim to challenge or educate any of us involved behind the scenes. safer, more educated company. – Jim Miller
Coleman Each venue to date has had benefits to every attendee whether
they recognized it or not. And each venue in their own right has Yes it would because safety is one of our top priorities. – Ron
By being involved with the communications from other NATE proven to be where we needed to be at that time in this associa- Romano
members. – Ron Romano tion’s existence. – Ken Meador
My association with NATE has pushed me to do things that I
What do you feel is the most important element Not one venue sticks out in my mind more than another, it’s the probably would have been somewhat complacent about and it
that non-members are missing out on? people that I’ve come to enjoy the most. The rest is just buildings. has improved my company and myself personally. – Jimmy Miller
– Don Doty

Membership MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE UPDATE
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elcome to our newest NATE members: the tower technicians. In talking with It didn’t matter if you were considered
Membership several of them I discovered that they labor or management in Orlando; you
Committee Members consider the NATE conference a great came to learn and there was some-
value! thing to learn. My non-scientific poll-
Advanced Tower Climbing Service LLC • Pittsville, WI Board Oversight & ing stopped there because it really did
Subcommittee Member Group B – Call them by any name not matter whether they were signing
Advanced Tower Components • Salem, OR you like, but these risk takers are the front or the back of a paycheck, Membership Benefits
BCS Welding & Fabrication, Inc. • Polk City, FL Kari Carlson the life of our industry. They came they cared; and it showed! I guess that
• Access to key players in the tower
Tower Systems, Inc. together because they care about their is part of the reason that NATE mem-
industry
CellTech • Cleveland, OH families, themselves, their crews and bership is growing in record numbers.
Chairman their companies. They came to learn • NATE Safety Program, a guide for
Eagle Communication Services, Inc. • Gig Harbor, WA and grow and they experienced ex- Join us next year in Oklahoma City; member companies to use when
North Face Construction • Calmar, IA Jim Tracy actly what they came for. These folks just don’t be surprised when you and developing their own safety programs
Legacy Telecommunications, Inc. were treated to educational sessions yours discover that NATE is a great
P.I.M. Testing Services, Inc. • Crestwood, IL that challenged their notions about value. n • NATE/OSHA National Partnership
Committee Members safety and they may just have discov-
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Washington. He can be reached at 253- • NATE Tower Climber Fall Protection
SLH Communications, Inc. • Richmond, KY they consider the NATE conference a Training Standard
great value! 858-0214 or jimt@legacytowers.com.
Don Train
Spectrum Construction Services, Inc. • Fenton, MI
Jim Tracy
Train’s Towers, Inc. • A strong voice in Washington through
Legacy The BASE Group • Denver, CO NATE’s marketing representative, Bob
Telecommunications, Inc. BeLinda Fadely Lawrence & Associates
Triple M Enterprises • Nephi, UT Andrew Wireless Solutions
• Continuing safety and education
Turnkey Solutions LLC • Orlando, FL
Diane Mueller
through safety videos, educational
sessions and safety resources
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heat. If the vapor and air mixture inside the tire are man of the Safety & Education Committee. All of us at Safety & Education
within the flammable limits that will support combus- Nate wish the Past Chairman, Dave Fuechsel, the best Committee Members
tion, and any or all of the above heat producing fac- in his future endeavors.
Meeting
tors are present, the temperature inside of the tire can Board Oversight &
reach the combustion point of the air mixture, and an The committee is currently working on getting out a new Committee Member
explosion will occur. It is believed that the source of
Topic
web-based training format for climber orientation. Also be
this problem is the introduction of flammable gasses Jim Miller
on the lookout for a new version of the Tower Terminology
and vapors through the compressed air system. The EasTex Tower, Inc.
booklet.
following are some precautions that will help prevent
flammable vapors from entering the compressor and Chairman
Along with these works-in-progress, the committee en-
subsequently becoming trapped in your tires. courages all members to feel free to contact NATE with
Ryan Tracy
any way we can help the industry become a more safe yet Legacy Telecommunications, Inc.
Do not store the compressor in a utility room that is productive environment, after all this is your association.
also used for storing flammable solvents, paints, thin- Let’s all work toward a year with no injuries in our industry Committee Members
ners, etc. The flammable vapors will be sucked into the and prove that when we adhere to the best practices NATE
compressor intake, and pumped into your tires. has developed, concerns about safety take care of them- John Hanna, Jr.
selves. Tower & Communication
Do not clean the compressor air intake filter with a
Equipment
Services, Inc.
flammable solvent. Use a non-flammable solvent or de- Thank you to all who came to the show in Orlando; we
greaser designed for this purpose that is recommended hope that you had a great show and look forward to seeing Pat Moore
by the filter manufacturer. you next year in Oklahoma City. n Doty Moore Tower Services LLC
Hazards - Do not add alcohol, methanol, or other flammable sol-

vents to the compressor tank to prevent freezing of the
Ryan Tracy is the Chairman of the NATE Safety & Education
Committee. He is the Vice President of Legacy Telecommunications,
Dale R. Heath
Andrew Corporation
Tire
condensation inside of the air tank. A better solution is Inc. in Ritzville, Washington. He can be reached at 509-659-4470
to drain the tank frequently, or relocate the compressor or ryant@legacytowers.com. Rick Jones
inside of the building to eliminate the freezing problem. Sky Jack Communications
Explosions THANK YOU!

Do not locate the compressor near your battery charg- Jim Graf
ing area. When batteries are being charged, they emit Ryan Tracy Skyline Tower Service, Inc.
Legacy
hydrogen gas during the process that is highly flam-
Telecommunications, Inc. Chad Jepson
mable and can be sucked into the compressor intake. The Safety & Education Committee
Hayden Tower Service, Inc.
n extends its sincere appreciation to David
Fuechsel for his dedicated service as a
Subcommittee Members
T
www.toolboxtopics.com committee member since 2007 and Chair-
here have been instances of brand new truck and man of the committee from 2009 - 2010. It
tractor tires spontaneously, and violently, explod- has been a pleasure working together. Bob Schmeckpeper
ing with no apparent cause while still mounted Corporate College
on the vehicle. The forces involved in this type of explo-
Steve Wilder
sion are very powerful and capable of causing serious
injury to anyone in the immediate vicinity, or a colli- Tower Term of the Month CITCA
sion if this occurs while the vehicle is being driven. Alternating Current (AC) Gerry Spinelli
Current that periodically reverses the direction in which Narda Safety Test Solutions
Although the causes of tire explosion are often difficult it is moving. Electrons that are swinging back and forth
to determine, some of these explosions are believed to between several ions. Created mostly by electrical gen-
erators, which convert mechanical energy into electric Wade Lawyer
be caused by flammable vapors that somehow enter the Doty Moore Tower Services LLC
energy.
tire. When the vehicle is being operated, the tempera-
ture of the air and vapor mixture inside the tire increase To order the NATE Glossary of Tower and Communications Terminology
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The Importance of Employee Discipline
the employer’s business by reducing worker’s compensation Conclusion and Recommendations
The Importance of
liability, reducing employee attrition, and reducing human
costs to the organization. Having an effective disciplinary It is imperative that employers develop and implement
system, whereby those who violate safety rules and proce- workplace safety and health rules and policies and imple-
Employee Discipline
dures are disciplined (including termination) helps reduce ment them effectively. Effective implementation involves
Mark A Lies, II & hazards in the workplace that increase the costs of doing clearly communicating those rules and policies and enforc-
Elizabeth Leifel Ash
business. ing them through disciplining employees who violate them.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Disciplining employees is never a pleasant task, but it is a
I
The Unpreventable Employee Misconduct necessary step to create a hazard-free workplace. Further,
NTRODUCTION supervisor. Being a supervisor also means: (1)
Defense in the context of OSHA citations, it is necessary to protect
being knowledgeable of and implementing the
the employer from liability. We recommend that employers
The recent appointment of David Michaels employer’s policies and procedures, and (2)
In addition to the numerous human capital benefits of ef- consider the following:
as the new head of OSHA signals an aggressive disciplining employees who violate those rules.
fective discipline, effective enforcement of safety rules can
OSHA with an active enforcement agenda. For Young supervisors who may still have their peers
provide a shield from OSHA liability as well. Where OSHA • Develop written policies for ensuring that required
employers, this means more inspections and in non-supervisory ranks may have particular
can establish that an employer, in fact, violated a manda- training is conducted for every employee subject to a
more citations. But it also means that a greater difficulty and be reluctant to discipline those
tory health or safety standard, there are relatively few particular requirement. This should include a method
portion of citations issued will be of higher grav- employees. In addition, young or new supervi-
defenses an employer has in its arsenal to avoid liability. for ensuring, for example, that employees who are ab-
ity: more willful citations, more repeat citations, sors may not yet have developed the managerial
One of those few defenses is the “unpreventable employee sent from work on the date of their scheduled training
and more citations issued under OSHA’s “egre- skill sets required to effectively and lawfully im-
misconduct” defense. In essence, the defense is available are not overlooked or forgotten.
gious penalty policy,” which gives the agency the pose discipline on employees and to document
where an employee violates the employer’s established and
ability to issue separate citations on a per-in- such discipline properly.
enforced safety rule or policy, thereby creating the violative • Maintain documentation demonstrating the receipt
stance or per-employee basis.
condition without the employer’s knowledge. of training for every employee required to receive the
In addition to the reluctance of supervisors to
training.
Our previous article, “OSHA discipline employees, there are other pitfalls of
The Review Commission has clear criteria for employers to
Defense 101: Avoiding the OSHA employee discipline. Perhaps most obviously,
avail themselves of this defense. The employer must prove • Hold individual employees (including supervisors)
Liability Pyramid,” discussed employees cannot be disciplined for doing
that: 1) it has established work rules designed to prevent accountable through appropriate disciplinary measures
recent precedent from the Review things that they have a legal right or obligation
the violation; 2) it has adequately communicated those where an employee violates a safety or health related
Commission that signaled the to do. For example, employers cannot disci-
rules to its employees; 3) it has taken steps to discover rule. Maintain documentation of any such disciplinary
rebirth of OSHA’s egregious pen- pline an employee for raising a complaint about
violations; and 4) it has effectively enforced the rules when action.
alty policy. Employers have now a workplace hazard or for participating in an
violations have been discovered. Sec. of Labor v. Precast
experienced the resurgence of this OSHA or other governmental inspection that
Services, Inc., 17 O.S.H. Cas. (BNA) 1454 (O.S.H.R.C. Nov. • Educate supervisory employees about the importance
policy. For example, OSHA has, may be considered to be disloyal or contrary to
14, 1995). The employer bears the burden of proving each of enforcing safety and health rules and provide inten-
in the first two months of 2010, the employer’s interests. These types of activities
element of this affirmative defense. When the employer is sive training to supervisory employees, particularly
issued eight citations under its may be “protected” under a variety of federal or
able to meet its burden of proof with respect to the four el- newly promoted supervisors, on how and when to
egregious penalty policy, already state statutes. An employer who retaliates against
ements of the unpreventable employee misconduct defense, discipline employees. n
topping the four egregious penalty an employee may be liable for monetary damag-
the defense operates as a complete bar to employer liability.
policy citations issued by OSHA throughout the es, reinstatement, and even attorneys fees. Thus,
Thus, the citation against the employer should be vacated.
entire year of 2009. Thus, it is imperative that while employers must discipline employees who Mark A. Lies, II is a Labor and Employment Law attorney and
employers ensure that they are implementing violate workplace health and safety rules, it must Partner with Seyfarth Shaw LLP, 131 S. Dearborn Street, Suite
Employers who have documented cases of employee disci-
and enforcing their applicable safety programs be done in a sensitive and lawful manner. 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60603. Mr. Lies can be contacted at 312-
pline may also be able to attack a willful citation classifica-
and policies. 460-5877 or mlies@seyfarth.com. He specializes in occupational
tion. OSHA defines a willful violation as one committed
Having a robust set of rules and policies related safety and health law and related employment law and personal
with intentional, knowing, or voluntary disregard for the
Benefits of Employee Discipline to workplace safety and health, coupled with injury litigation.
law’s requirements, or with plain indifference to employee
effective enforcement of those rules and policies
safety and health. If the employer has a robust set of work- Elizabeth Leifel Ash is an associate with Seyfarth Shaw, 312-460-
Disciplining employees is not often an easy by disciplining violators, benefits employers in
place safety and health programs and can demonstrate that 5845, eash@seyfarth.com. Her practice focuses on regulatory
or pleasant task. Many times, employees are many ways. First and foremost, effective enforce-
those programs are enforced through disciplining violators, compliance and litigation, including occupational safety and health
promoted to supervisory roles because they are ment of safety rules is critical to reducing poten-
then the employer has not acted with plain indifference and environmental matters.
skilled at their professional duties. Proficiency tial injuries or illnesses in the workplace. Pre-
to employee safety and health. Thus, it will be more dif-
in job tasks, however, does not necessarily mean venting injuries and illnesses is not only a moral
ficult for OSHA to meet its criteria for establishing a willful
that the new supervisor is prepared to act as a responsibility for the employer, but also benefits
violation.

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In terms of age, by far the largest sheet in the following ways. its workers’ comp experience-rating
group of substance abusers comes modification factor.
from the 18- to 25-year-old age • 38% to 50% of all workers’ comp
bracket. This should be of particular claims are related to substance “Employers who want greater con-
Coming Clean
concern to contracting firms, as the abuse in the workplace; trol of their company and promote
construction industry draws heav- a safe working environment are the
ily from the pool of workers 18 to 34 • Substance abusers file three to ones who embrace substance abuse
years old. five times as many workers’ comp testing,” says Doug Megill, president
claims than those not under the of McLean Insurance in Potomac
Substance Abuse Dependence by Age influence of drugs or alcohol; Falls, Virginia. “Another reason why
a contractor should test for drugs is
A
25
• 300% higher medical costs are
s few as 10 years ago, implementing a service turnkey wireless contractor, he’s found due to substance abusers; many states offer discounts on work-
substance abuse testing program was it invaluable because job sites are often spread 20
ers’ comp premiums if the company
difficult. Employees challenged owners far apart. Downtime has been decreased be- 15 • A substance abuser is 2.5 times has a substance abuse program. The
that it wasn’t constitutional. Similarly, many cause employees don’t have to take time off and more likely to be absent eight or workers’ compensation modification
owners felt it would send the wrong message to go to a urine testing facility and productivity 10
more days a year than his or her factor will also be positively impacted
employees — a message that they just weren’t increased because employees are back on the 5 “clean” counterpart; and due to claims being denied when it
trustworthy. But it seems times are changing. job in 3 minutes. can be determined that an employee
In 1983, fewer than 1% of employees nation-
0 • Substance abusers are 1/3 less was under the influence of drugs or
Judy Swartley wide were subject to drug screening. Today, Denier Contracting in Ross, Ohio has been productive at work than non- alcohol.”
Red Planet Substance approximately 49% of full-time workers must testing more than 18 years. According to substance abusers.
Abuse Testing, Inc. 12-17 Yr Old 18-25 Yr Old 26+ Yr Old
undergo some form of workplace drug testing, Mike Kallmeyer, “It is the employer’s primary Even more specifically related to Despite the slew of compelling
according to the Substance Abuse and Mental responsibility to provide a safe place for all the Small businesses (classified as those statistics, many contractors still
Implementing
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). employees. We find most of our positives with with fewer than 250 employees) —
the contracting profession is a study
conducted by J.
´
the pre-employment tests and find an occa- another category where the majority Berber from Cornell
an oral or That’s good news for contractors — when you sional positive throughout the year. If a pre- of contracting firms fits — also seem
urine drug University in 1999.
consider the fact that the construction indus- employment test comes back positive, the per- to be more at risk than larger busi- After collecting data
testing pro- try currently has a higher rate of documented son is not hired. On the other hand, a positive nesses. In fact, a current posting by from 71 out of 405
gram helps illicit drug use than any other specific industry result for an established employee is treated the DOL mentioned that small busi- voluntary electrical
contractors tracked by the Department of Labor (DOL), as differently and may result in rehab. Although nesses that don’t have a drug testing contracting com-
combat the shown in the following chart: we don’t have data to determine the effective- program risk becoming a haven for pany respondents, he
construction ness of our program, we feel the overall level of drug and alcohol abusers. This relates found that the aver-
industry’s bad Current Drug Use by Occupation professionalism of the company has increased to the fact that 91% of large American age contractor that
wrap for em- with drug testing along with a decrease in businesses have substance abuse poli- conducts drug tests
ploying work- absenteeism and medical expenses.” cies while only 5% to 10% of small-to experiences a 51%
medium-sized businesses have imple- reduction in its in-
ers with sub- 15.5% Statistical snapshot on substance mented similar programs. Ironically, jury rate within two
stance abuse abuse about 75% of employed Americans
problems. 40.7% years of implement-
work for small-to medium-sized busi- ing such a program
11.4% In the United States today, 73% of drug users
nesses. compared to the 14%
are employed, 33% of employees know of the
illegal sale of drugs in their workplace, and decline in those that
11.2% The cost of abuse did not during the
10.5% 10.6%
20% of young workers admit to using mari-
juana on the job, according to a recent DOL re- According to the National Insti- same time period.
port released in March 2006. In the same study, tute on Drug Abuse, drug users are As a result of fewer
the National Cocaine Helpline, Summit, New three times more likely to be late to job site accidents
CONSTRUCTION SALES
RESTAURANT LABORERS Jersey, revealed that 75% of addicts use drugs work and 3.6 times more likely to be and injuries, the
MACHINE OPERATORS OTHER
on the job, 64% admitted that drugs adversely involved in a workplace accident. On average electrical
affected their job performance, 44% sold drugs the same note, the DOL notes that the contractor that drug
Jeff Jenkins of Spectrum Construction and tests experienced an
to other employees, and 18% had stolen from costs associated with substance abuse
Contracting LLC has been using lab-based 11.41% reduction in
co-workers to support their drug habit. negatively affects a business’ balance
saliva drug testing for several years. As a full-
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push substance abuse testing to the to sway results. According to the based tests. And, for contractors with accompany the employee to the clinic National Laboratory Certification approximately 12 years and can be
back burner, as can be evidenced in most recent publication of SAMHSA CDL (Commercial Drivers License) to ensure he or she doesn’t attempt to Program (NLCP) have reported either instant or lab-based.
surveys taken at seminars and trade on the adulteration of drug tests, requirements, they have no choice tamper with the test. that the number of adulterated
shows that indicate only 5% to 10% Federal Register, 8/21/01, v66, n162, other than to use lab-based urine and substituted urine specimens Testing at several federally certified,
of contracting companies currently p43876-43882, Division of Work- drug tests. Urine Testing Advantages: has been increasing. independent labs and a landmark
have drug-testing programs. More place Programs, “During the past few 5-year study of 650,000 lab-based
alarming was a survey on 2/27/09 years, the laboratories certified under With both types of urine tests, the • An advantage of urine testing is More alarming was an undercover saliva drug tests concluded that lab-
of 45 New Jersey contractors — in the National Laboratory Certifica- sample must be given in a “controlled that it can “look back” farther on study performed in 2007 by the U.S. based, FDA-cleared oral fluid tests
which not a single company currently tion Program (NLCP) have reported environment” — that is no running marijuana usage. According to General Accountability Office. Recent have shown comparable and superior
performed drug testing. When you that the number of adulterated and water in the bathroom, no cabinets MRO Todd Simo, M.D., President media accounts indicate that some ability to detect drug usage when
consider how severely just one drug- substituted urine specimens has been that may contain adulterants such as of PMM&C in Williamsburg, sites performing DOT drug test collec- compared to laboratory-based urine
related lawsuit could affect a compa- increasing. Clorox, the toilet bowl water must Virginia, “Using the federally tions may not be adhering to the col- tests. For employers most interested
ny’s financial health, even contractors contain a bluing agent, the collector regulated screening and confir- lection protocols. Moreover, given the in pinpointing heavy users, such as
who have put their head in the sand Issues also arise with post-accident must apply a temperature strip to the mation cut-off levels, the mari- different techniques a drug user may the daily user or the person who uses
for years should take a second look testing, such as when companies specimen to make sure it matches juana metabolite screened for in employ in an attempt to defeat a drug drugs before coming to work or dur-
at starting a drug testing program, forget to request a test after an acci- body temperature, the collector must urine testing has a typical window test, it is possible that a person could ing lunch and/or breaks, oral fluid
which can typically be administered dent or management can’t determine check the specimen for unusual color of detection of 7 days for the vast defeat a drug test by diluting, substitut- testing, both instant and lab-based,
in two ways. when an accident is serious enough to and odor, and the donor is instructed majority of marijuana smokers ing or adulterating a urine specimen in can be effective.
require a test. Sometimes such indeci- to leave coats, purses, briefcases, etc. (even chronic smokers). There are order to obtain a passing result. GAO
Types of testing programs sion leads to no test at all. outside the cubicle where they pro- undocumented articles that in- was asked to perform an undercover These tests are self-administered by
vide the specimen. dicate a very small percentage of operation to determine whether (1) the employee taking the test. The
In order to understand drug testing, urine collectors followed DOT pro-
Random tests, on the other hand, chronic marijuana users can stay administrator at the company simply
it’s important to first step back and ex- tocols at selected collection sites and
deter drug use. Obviously, the advan- With instant tests, the employer col- positive up to 30 days; however, gives the employee instructions—the
plore the different types of substance (2) whether commercially available
tage here is the element of surprise lects the sample in a cup provided by this is not typical.” administrator never touches the test or
abuse programs, including pre-em- products could be used to defeat drug
as to who is selected as well as how one of several manufacturers. If the saliva. The administrator can be certi-
ployment, post-accident, reasonable • DOT approved. tests. For this study, GAO investigators
often the tests are administered. instant portion comes up “presump- fied via a training CD which requires
suspicion, and random. Keep in mind posed as truck drivers to test 24 col-
Typical random programs test 10% of tive positive” for illegal drugs, the • Can test for 14 various drugs of passing a test and having it certified by
that pre-employment, post-accident, lection sites throughout the U.S. and
employees once a month. But there same sample can be sent to a labora- abuse. the manufacturer of the test.
and reasonable suspicion testing what they found was alarming. Every
are no laws regarding the number of tory for confirmation testing.
DETECT drug use. Random testing drug-masking product went unde-
random tests so you can perform as Urine Testing Disadvantages: Saliva Testing Advantages:
DETERS drug use. tected by the drug screening labs.
few as one test a month. For lab-based tests, the contractor has
two options for collecting a specimen: • Length of time per test — the And, adulterants and synthetic urine • As accurate as urine as shown by
In general, pre-employment, post- were easily taken into collection sites
After deciding what type of program (1) hire a service that comes to the of- average lab-based urine test takes landmark 5-year study.
accident, and reasonable suspicion ap- and used during a lab-based urine
to implement, your next choice is fice or goes to the job sites with a por- 1-2 hours by the time the person
proaches serve to warn employees and drug test. Additional failure rates can • Legally defensible. Lab-based sa-
deciding between the two most popu- table facility such as an RV equipped drives to the collection site, waits
potential employees that the company be seen in the table below. liva drug test Intercept, has been
lar methods of testing — urine and with a “controlled environment” bath- in line, gives the sample, then
is drug-free by detecting drug use. For upheld in court 12 times.
saliva. room, or (2) send the employees to a drives back to work.
example, if a company only performs Saliva Testing - Saliva-based oral
clinic. While the portable service saves • Shows immediate marijuana use.
pre-employment drug testing, it’s still • Takes 6-8 hours for marijuana to drug testing has been on the market
Urine vs. saliva testing downtime from the job for random
likely to be infected with drug users.
This is because drug users typically Although lab-based urine testing has
testing, it is typically up to four times get into the urine. ´
as expensive as using a clinic. These Failure Rates for Selected DOT Protocols GAO Tested
refrain from using drugs during a job been around longer, and enjoys the • Shy-bladder syndrome where the
services cost anywhere between $75- % of the 24
search so they can pass the test then, status of being DOT approved, saliva employee takes several hours and
$120. Although less expensive, the dis- Selected DOT urine specimen collection protocol collection sites
after accepting a new job, such em- testing is gaining in acceptance and a lot of water to void. Usually after that failed
advantage of using a clinic (these tests
ployees often start using drugs again. popularity. Let’s take a look at the drinking excessive amounts of Secure the facility from all substances that could be used to adulterate or dilute the
range anywhere between $35-$60) is specimen
75
Some also purchase adulterants from differences between these two ap- water, the sample is too diluted to
downtime of the employee, who must
one of more than 200,000 websites proaches. produce an accurate test. Secure all sources of water in the restroom 67
typically take out two to three hours
that sell products, such as diluting Ask the employee to empty his/her pockets and display items to ensure no items are
from work by the time he or she drives • According to the most recent 42
drinks, masking agents, freeze-dried Urine Testing - There are two ways present that could be used to adulterate the specimen
to the facility, waits in line, gives the publication of SAMHSA, the
urine, synthetic urine, human urine, a contractor can implement a urine Check the temperature of the specimen 19
sample, and returns to the job site. laboratories certified under the
and temperature-controlled pouches program — instant tests and lab- Place a bluing agent in the toilet or secure it with tape 17
To be safe, a supervisor should also

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• Preserves donor dignity as no one • Not DOT approved yet. However, swab in a container and in ap- Positives are electronically sent to • Distribute the policy. The last pre-employment, post-accident and
handles a container or urine. the lab-based saliva drug test proximately 1-2 minutes you have an MRO who, in turn, calls your page of the policy is usually a reasonable suspicion testing takes
called Intercept is FDA cleared. “screening” results. Since over- employee. Then the MRO con- “sign off ” sheet. The employee place with each incident. On the other
• Preserves donor dignity as no one the-counter medicines such as tacts you, the employer, upon the signs the sheet and gives it to the hand, a random program can start
touches the test subject’s saliva. • Lab-based saliva drug testing cold/antihistamine medicines can conclusion of the investigation. employee for safekeeping. Basi- with a “baseline” test of all employees
product called Intercept is more show “presumptive positive” for The MRO process for lab-based cally, this document means the and then progress to random testing
• Exhibits quick testing--only 3 accurate than instant saliva drug
minutes to administer and up amphetamines, it is best, at this saliva drug testing takes approxi- employee received the policy — on a pre-determined basis. Typically,
testing. point, to send the instant drug mately 24 hours. not that he or she agrees with it random tests are performed once a
to 10 people can be tested at the
same time. • Shorter window of detection for test swab to a lab for confirmation or has even read it. It’s important month (a different day/week once a
testing. Once you settle on a solution, it’s that the contractor maintains month) on 10% of employees. Due to
marijuana. time to implement your drug-testing
• Get negative results in 24 hours; these sheets in a safe location in the random nature of the program,
positives in 36 hours. Some firms implement dual saliva 3. The swab is packaged with a program. Fortunately, this final step is the event of an OSHA audit or the same employee may be selected
drug testing programs. For example, tamper-proof seal and shipped easier than you may think. other legal implication. several months in a row. n
• Test for 14 drugs of abuse both they use instant saliva drug tests overnight to a certified lab. The
illegal and prescription medica- at pre-employment and Intercept confirmation test includes the Implementing a drug-testing • Announce program details. Judy Swartley is the President of Red
tions. for random and post accident. Just services of an MRO (medical program These include the type of test- Planet Substance Abuse Testing, Inc. in
make sure you can use instant sa- review officer who is a medical ing — pre-employment, random, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. To place an or-
• Anywhere, anytime. doctor) to analyze the lab confir- After deciding which method of test- post-accident, and reasonable der or ask questions, you can reach her at
liva drug tests in your state. While
mation results. The MRO contacts ing to pursue, there are three main suspicion — as well as the start 610-509-0567, jswartley@redplanettesting.
Eric Shatzer, president of Hawkins the lab-based saliva drug test called
your employee to discuss the lab steps a contractor should take before date of the program. com, or www.redplanettesting.com.
Electric, Inc., City, Maryland, believes Intercept has very few restrictions
more contractors throughout the state-by-state, instant saliva drug tests results. At the conclusion of the getting the program up and running:
investigation, the MRO con- 1) select a substance abuse provider; • Learn proce-
country are embracing saliva testing vary in acceptance state-by-state. For dure to ad-
although he admits he routinely gets a example, Intercept has been approved tacts you, the employer with the 2) complete the necessary paperwork;
results. The confirmation process and 3) start the program. minister test.
“look of horror” from certain poten- by 48 states (Maine and Hawaii be- Usually this is
tial employees when he introduces the ing the exception). And, Florida and takes approximately 3 days. Keep
in mind that the confirmation First, you’ll need to select a substance accomplished
saliva-based drug test concept. Ohio have restrictions due to workers’ through a
comp programs. Comparing Intercept testing is done with the original abuse provider or TPA. The way most
swab — there is no reason to contractors do this is by networking. training CD
“Some tell me they left something in the with instant saliva drug tests in the or manufac-
car and need to get it before taking the neighboring states of Virginia and perform another test. And, the Talk to other contractors or contact
overnight shipping/MRO fee/ lab industry associations or gain first- turer’s web-
test — and never come back,” he says. Maryland we have the following: (1) site. Typi-
“Or they’ll say, ‘I can’t take that test, I’m Virginia--there are no restrictions for fees are set up at the same time hand information at your annual
your account is established. trade shows. Formalize the program cally, upon
only prepared for a urine test!’” either the lab-based saliva drug test successful
called Intercept or the instant saliva by determining the policy, and then
The testing procedure for the lab- announcing, distributing, and ad- completion of
Kevin Tegmeyer, president of R.T. drug tests; (2) Maryland — there are based saliva drug test is equally the training,
Electric, Inc., in Las Cruces, New no restrictions for the lab-based saliva ministering the program across your
simple: organization. the employee
Mexico, says it used to take 4 hours drug test called Intercept but instant earns a cer-
to pull someone off the job for a saliva drug tests are only permitted 1. The employee is handed a pack- tificate.
random test and get that person to a for pre-employment testing and if the • Determine policy details. The
aged swab and is given instruc- company needs to decide how it
testing facility, wait in line, and give instant saliva drug test is “presump- tion by an administrator. In general, the
the sample. “They’d ‘get lost’ and not tive positive” for any drug, it must be will handle a positive drug result. company must
come back for the rest of the day, sent to a lab for confirmation testing. 2. The employee swabs his/her Will it fire the individual im- give 60 days
causing delays on the job and costing mouth for 3 minutes then places mediately or offer rehabilitation? notice to cur-
more downtime that I had to pay for,” The testing procedure for the instant the swab in a container for over- Typically, contractors with fewer rent employees
says Tegmeyer, applauding the fact saliva drug test is quite simple: night shipment to a laboratory. than 100 employees offer rehab to before a drug and
that with saliva tests his supervisors The container is sealed with a maintain a “family atmosphere,” alcohol testing
can perform the tests in minutes and 1. The employee is handed a pack- tamper-proof strip. as most medical insurance pays program can
have lab-based results back the next aged swab and given instructions for the service. Unfortunately, a begin, although
day. by an administrator. 3. The swab is analyzed at a SAMH- large percentage of these users some states don’t
SA certified lab within 24 hours never complete rehab, ultimately have such re-
Saliva Testing Disadvantages: 2. The employee swabs his/her and negatives are reported to the leaving the contractor with an quirements. For
mouth for 3 minutes, places the employer via a secured website. empty slot to fill.

The Stretch IRA: An Example of the Stretch IRA Strategy at Work
RMD Income to * Asset growth is based on a
An Asset Transfer Strategy

Each Family 7% rate of return and assumes
Member all generations receive their
First Generation respective Required Minimum
John (original IRA John’s IRA is $300,000 John’s RMD Distributions as defined by the
owner) & John names his wife, amount over 2 IRS on December 31 of each year
A
Michael Cole lthough you initially established take distributions from the IRA based on Mary, as his sole pri- years (Age 70-71) distributions are required.
UBS Financial Services Inc. mary beneficiary. is $22,649.*
an IRA as a nest egg for your his remaining single life expectancy. He
retirement years, you may also takes distributions every year for another **This number assumes that each
Mary (first benefi- John dies at age 71. Mary’s RMD Income over Mary’s RMD
want to consider using your IRA as a 23 years until his death at age 75. His son ciary; spouse) Mary, now age 66, 4 years (Age 66-69 - No amount over 8 generation elected to take only
tax-efficient vehicle to pass wealth on Mark, at age 41, now takes distributions elects to treat John’s RMDs required) is $0. years (Age 70-77) the required minimum over the
to your heirs—particularly if you have each year until the assets in the account IRA as her own & names is $156,123.* longest period allowed by current
other sources of retirement income and are fully depleted. her son, Jack, as her law. Should any recipient elect
beneficiary.
do not need to draw funds from your to take distributions greater than
traditional IRA. You may choose to keep Spanning over three generations, the Second Generation the minimum or receive a lump
your traditional IRA intact until reaching IRA, which had a beginning balance of Jack Mary dies at age 77. Jack can take distributions Jack’s RMD sum at any point, this total would
Jack, now age 53, over the longer of Mary’s amount over 23
age 70½, at which time you must begin $300,000, provided over $2.1 million in significantly change.
maintains the account life expectancy or his own years
taking required minimum distributions income over a 46-year period of time. See as a beneficiary IRA and life expectancy. (Age 53-75)
(RMDs). the chart at right for details and assump- names his son, Mark, as $933,576.* This illustration is hypothetical and not
tions. beneficiary. meant to represent the performance
of any specific investment or security.
The discussion that follows will focus Third Generation
Actual returns will vary and principal
on a strategy to withdraw the minimum Your beneficiary designations will have a Mark Jack dies at age 75. Mark can take distribu- Mark’s RMD value will fluctuate. Individual results
amount required each year under IRS significant impact on the available payout Mark, now age 41, takes tions using Jack’s remain- amount over 9
will vary. Distributions are subject to
guidelines and to maximize the tax- options from your IRA after your death. distributions every year ing life expectancy factor, years
until assets in the IRA which results in 9 years (Age 41 – 49) income taxes. This illustration is based
deferred compounding on the assets It is always a good idea to name both are depleted. worth of distributions $1,026,841.* on current tax and regulations law (as
remaining in the IRA for as long as pos- primary and contingent beneficiaries – until assets are depleted. of August 2006), which may change in
sible. The strategy is commonly referred even if you expect your beneficiary(ies) the future.
to as the “stretch IRA.” to be living. It’s just another way to help $2,139,189 Total
assure that you are the one controlling Distributions for
In the example, the IRA owner, John to whom your IRA assets are ultimately All Generations**
Smith, has named his wife, Mary as the distributed. This will also pave the way
sole primary beneficiary of his IRA. John for your beneficiaries to potentially take
just turned 70½ and has now taken his advantage of the stretch IRA strategy. n
first RMD. John dies at age 71.
This article was provided by Michael Cole,
Vice President Investments for UBS Financial
Mary, who is now 66, decides to treat the Services, Inc. in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This
IRA as her own and names her son, Jack, article has been written and provided by UBS
as her primary beneficiary. Since Mary Financial Services Inc. for use by its Financial
has elected to treat John’s IRA as her own, Advisors.
she does not have to take RMDs from the
IRA until she turns age 70½. (Note that The stretch IRA might not be appropriate for
this option is only available to a spouse everyone. Neither UBS Financial Services Inc.
nor its employees provide tax or legal advice.
who is named sole primary beneficiary.)
You should consult with your legal and/or tax
Mary takes RMDs from age 70½ until she advisors when making decisions about retire-
dies at age 77. ment plans and retirement plan distributions.
The information contained in this article is
Jack, now age 53, maintains the account based on sources believed to be reliable, but its
as a beneficiary IRA and names his son, accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
Mark, as beneficiary. Jack is required to

Sponsorship Packages Bronze
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• 10’ x 20’ (200 square feet) exhibit space with priority booth selec- out the annual event for such functions as coffee breaks, luncheons, receptions, and the Cyber
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• Acknowledged at the annual event
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• 20’ x 20’ (400 square feet) exhibit • Acknowledged at the annual event and presented with an award • Company recognition during sponsored event
• Three full conference & exposition
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• Two full page, four-color ads to appear in Tower Times in 2011 passes
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• Prominent placement of company • Company name/logo to appear on signage and banners posted out the annual event All receptions include hors d’oeuvres and two beverage tickets provided for
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• One full page, four-color ad in show • Acknowledged at the annual event and presented with an award lowing event
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• One full page, four-color ad to appear in Tower Times in 2011 • Acknowledged at the annual event Luncheons (co-sponsorships available upon request)
• Four full page, four-color ads to ap- and presented with an award
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• One educational session speaking op- Package Price - $2,000 Cyber Café
portunity (with sponsorship secured The Cyber Café will be located in the NATE Information Booth for the du-
prior to June 15, 2010) ration of the annual event, and will include computers with Internet access
• Company name and logo link placed If you are interested in becoming an Event Sponsor, please • Company name/logo to appear on
signage and banners posted through- for attendees to use at no charge.
on NATE 2011 event website see page 62 for the Exhibit Space & Sponsorship out the annual event
6 Cyber Café • $5,000
• One single piece of literature distrib- Application/Contract. • Friends of NATE sponsor recogni-
uted with registration materials tion in show guide
Morning Coffee Breaks
If you have further questions, please contact NATE • Acknowledged at the annual event
and presented with an award
Morning coffee breaks will be located in the Educational Session rooms.
Operations Manager, Paula Nurnberg via email: paula@ 7 Coffee on Tuesday, February 22 • $2,500
natehome.com or tel: 888-882-5865 (U.S.) or 605-882-5865. 8 Coffee on Wednesday, February 23 • $2,500

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ence & Exposition to be held February 21-24
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The educational
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Speaker 126 127 226 227 327 426 427 526 626 627 726 727
the most comprehensive and up-to-date educa-
tional event in the tower industry, and is dedi- ______________________________________________________________________
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cated to those who erect, service and maintain
communications structures. The conference ______________________________________________________________________ 122 723
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Please send above information, along with this completed form, to: 1. Review the floor plan and select your preferred booth 4. Questions? Please contact the NATE office at 888-882-
location(s). Exhibit space preference is allocated based 5865 (U.S.) or 605-882-5865.
NATE Operations Manager, Paula Nurnberg via email:
on seniority points and sponsorship. Remaining booth Please Note: All exhibitors with earned seniority points are encour-
paula@natehome.com or mail to:
space will be available on a first come, first serve basis. aged to return the Exhibit Space & Sponsorship Application/
National Association of Tower Erectors 2. Complete the Exhibit Space & Sponsorship Contract and full payment before May 1, 2010. All sponsors are
8 Second Street SE Application/Contract. encouraged to return Exhibit Space & Sponsorship Application/
Watertown, South Dakota 57201-3624 Contract by May 1, 2010 to retain all sponsor benefits, including
3. Return the completed Exhibit Space & Sponsorship priority booth selection. After May 1, 2010, remaining booth space
Tel: 888-882-5865 (U.S.) or 605-882-5865
Application/Contract and full payment to NATE. will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Fax: 605-886-5184
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Exhibit Space & Sponsorship For NATE Use Only
Application/Contract February 21-24, 2011

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Date Received________________________
Time Received________________________
Contract, Rules and Regulations
Amount Received_____________________ 1. General Information - This show is sponsored 10. Installation and Dismantling - Exhibitors have move-in and move-out times as indicated in the NATE
You may also complete and submit this Points_______________________________ and managed by the National Association of Tower
Erectors (NATE). The words “Show Manage-
2011 Exposition information. Failure to remove an exhibit in the allowed time will afford Show Management
the right to remove and place same in a warehouse, subject to the Exhibitor’s disposition, with all charges to
form online at www.natehome.com Booth(s) Assigned_____________________ ment” used herein shall mean the sponsors acting
through their officers, the Conference Chairman, or
follow at no liability to Show Management. All exhibits must remain intact until the Exposition is officially
closed.
Conference and Exposition Managers. All matters
All exhibitors with earned seniority points are encouraged to return space application, contract and full payment before May 1, 2010. All sponsors are encouraged to return sponsorship form by and questions not covered by the following rules 11. Gifts, Contests, Food and Beverage - Show Management reserves the right to prohibit, limit or discon-
May 1, 2010 to retain all sponsor benefits, including priority booth selection. After May 1, 2010, remaining booth space will be available on a first come, first serve basis. and regulations or the Exhibitor Service Manual tinue the distribution of gifts, give-aways or similar promotions. Contests, raffles and drawings, if permitted
are subject to the decision of Show Management. The General Information, Rules and Regulations may be under state or local laws, will be subject to the approval of Show Management. There will be no announce-
NOTICE: All exhibitors and attendees agree that as of a condition of attending this event they will not amended or supplemented at any time by Show Management, and all such amendments or additions shall, ment of Exhibitor’s contests, drawings or raffle winners during the Exposition. All food and beverage items
upon reasonable notice, be as equally binding on all parties affected as the original General Information, Rules must be approved, prepared and provided by the Exposition facility.
Sponsorship Packages
engage either directly or indirectly in the activity of soliciting away any existing employees of any member
companies during this function. Anyone engaging in soliciting away existing employees during this event will and Regulations.
be immediately removed from the event and not allowed to return. Additional consequences of such activities 12. Exhibit Design and Inclusions - Standard 10’ x 10’ and 10’ x 20’ in-line booths will be provided with back
include prohibition from attending future NATE events and the possible revocation of NATE membership Platinum Sponsor (1) q $50,000 2. Qualifications - Eligibility is generally limited to persons or firms engaged in either 1) furnishing consult-
ing, engineering, design and technical services utilized by the tower industries; or 2) the manufacture, sale or
drape and side rails, which must be utilized. No exhibit construction or signage may exceed 8’ in overall height
on these booths. In-line booths may display actual product in excess of 8’ provided the product is not used as
where applicable. (Includes 20’ x 20’ Exhibit Space) service of telecommunications service and support products. Applicants may be required to submit the nature signage. Exhibit construction and/or signage may not exceed 12’ on perimeter booths. On island booths, no
q $25,000
of their business and the scope of items to be exhibited. Show Management reserves the right to reject any exhibit construction, product or signage may exceed 16’ in overall height. Any sign or display exceeding 4’
Please reserve exhibit space at NATE 2011 to be held February 21-24, 2011 at The Cox Convention Center Gold Sponsor (4) applicant to exhibit. in height must be set back at least 5’ from the aisle. All exhibits must remain within the confines of their own
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We request the space(s) listed below. If our space choice has already been (Includes 10’ x 20’ Exhibit Space) spaces and no Exhibitor will be permitted to erect signs or display products in such a manner as to obstruct
allocated, we request NATE to assign what it considers the best space available. We understand this exhibit 3. Assignment of Space - Exhibitors submitting completed contract and full payment of space cost will be the view, occasion injury or disadvantageously affect the display of other Exhibitors. One standard 7” x 44”
space application becomes a binding contract when accepted by NATE. By signing below, we agree to abide by Silver Sponsor (4) q $15,000 assigned space based on seniority points and size. identification sign will be provided for each Exhibitor. All exhibit booths are required to have carpet.
the rules and regulations published on pages 10-11 of the NATE 2011 Sponsor & Exhibitor Planning Guide. (Includes 10’ x 10’ Exhibit Space)
4. Use of Space - The space contracted for is to be used solely for the Exhibitor whose name appears on the 13. Use of Aisles and Common Areas - The aisles, passageways and overhead spaces remain strictly under
Bronze Sponsor q $7,500
Exhibitor Packages (U.S. Funds)
contract, and it is agreed the Exhibitor will not sublet nor assign any portion of same without the written control of Show Management and no signs, decorations, banners, advertising matter or special exhibits will be
consent of Show Management. Each Exhibitor must have a minimum of 100 square feet of contracted exhibit permitted in them except by special written permission of Show Management. Uniformed attendants, models
Patron Sponsor q $3,000 space. Exhibitors may combine space provided each exhibitor completes a valid contract and reserves a mini- and other employees must remain within the booths occupied by their employers. Any and all advertising
Exhibit Space Size Members Non Members mum of 100 square feet (i.e. two exhibitors reserve 200 square feet each and share a 400 square foot island). distribution must be made from the Exhibitor’s booth space. The Exhibitor will be responsible to abide by all
Friends of NATE q $2,000 Program listings will note only contracted exhibitors. city fire and safety codes, which may be in effect.
10’ x 10’ (Includes 6 full conference badges) q $3,100 q $6,200
Reception 1 q $26,000 5. Cancellation - A cancellation fee of 50% of the total space cost shall be assessed in the event of contract 14. Restrictions - Show Management reserves the right to restrict exhibits that may have been falsely entered,
10’ x 20’ (Includes 8 full conference badges) q $6,200 q $12,400 cancellation 60 days or more prior to first move-in day. No refunds are available for cancellations received less or may be deemed unsuitable or objectionable. This reservation applies to noise, persons, apparel, conduct,
Reception 2 q $38,000 than 60 days prior to first move-in day. All cancellation notices must be received in writing. In the event of objects or items, printed matter, or anything of a character that might be objectionable to the Exposition as
20’ x 20’ Island (Includes 12 full conference badges) q $12,400 q $24,800 cancellation, Show Management reserves the right to reassign cancelled exhibit space and sponsored items. a whole. Public address systems are specifically prohibited. Electric or electronic amplification of musical
Reception 3 q $45,000 Sponsorship packages are non-refundable. instruments is specifically prohibited. Children under the age of 18 are specifically prohibited from being on
______’x ______ ’ (See additional space choices on page 10) q $ q$ the trade show floor at any time.
Luncheon 4 q $25,000 6. Default - Any Exhibitor failing to occupy by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2011, any space con-
tracted for but not canceled, is obligated for the full cost of the space and is not entitled to any rebate. Show 15. Service Organizations - In the interest of making available the best-qualified craftsmen in numbers
Exhibitor/Sponsor Information Luncheon 5 q $35,000 Management shall have the right to use said space to suit its own convenience, including selling the space
to another Exhibitor without any rebate or allowance to the defaulting Exhibitor and without incurring any
sufficient to handle all of the services necessary for the operation of the Exposition, Show Management has
contracted, on an exclusive basis, official contractors to provide such services. Service companies other than
Cyber Cafe 6 q $5,000 obligation of any kind to said prospective Exhibitor. the designated contractors will not be allowed to work on the exhibit areas unless specifically authorized by
Show Management.
Company_______________________________________________________________
(Member company names will appear in listings and on badges exactly as they are listed in the NATE member listing.) Coffee Break 7 q $2,500 7. Hold Harmless and Insurance - Exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages
and claims arising out of injury to Exhibitor’s employees, agents or guests, or damage to Exhibitor’s displays, 16. Rights in the Event Exposition Is Not Held - Should Show Management elect to cancel the Exposition,
Contact__________________________________ Title____________________________ Coffee Break 8 q $2,500 equipment, and other property brought upon the premises of the exhibit hall. Exhibitors shall indemnify and
hold harmless the exhibit hall, Show Management and/or NATE, their agents and employees from losses,
Show Management’s liability to the Exhibitor shall be the refund of any payments for booth space received.
Show Management shall not be liable for any consequential damages, which may arise from such cancel-
damages and claims inside or outside the exhibit hall that may arise as a result of actions or omissions of the lation. Should the Exposition be canceled due to circumstances beyond the control of Show Management
Address_________________________________________________________________ Sponsors: Please email your company logo in an EPS Exhibitor, its employees or agents. The exhibit hall, Show Management and/or NATE will not be liable to the including, but not limited to, acts of God, acts of war, governmental emergency, labor strike or destruction of
(vector) format to towertimes@natehome.com. Exhibitor, its employees, agents or guests for any damages, loss or injury from fire, electricity, water, storm, exhibit facility, Show Management shall return each Exhibitor’s space payment less a pro rata share of costs
City______________________________________ State __________ Zip ___________ riot, smoke, theft, accident or any other cause. Insurance protection against fire, theft or damage to the Exhibi- and expenses incurred.
tor’s materials must be carried at the Exhibitor’s expense.
Telephone______________________________ Fax ____________________________ Payment Method: 17. Changes in Floor Plan - Show Management reserves the right to make appropriate changes to the floor
Exhibitor agrees to provide Show Management with a copy of and will maintain the following insurance for plan and booth locations at any time as it deems necessary for the overall success of the Exposition.
q Check Enclosed q VISA q MasterCard q American Express the entire duration of the Exposition, including exposition set-up, exposition hours, and exposition dismantle,
Email_ ________________________________ Website _________________________ naming Show Management as additional insureds: 18. Outside Exhibits/Hospitality Suites - By executing this contract, Exhibitors agree that their entire exhibit
Credit Card #_______________________________________________________ and display will be confined to the exhibit hall and the booth space assigned. This prohibits Exhibitors from
Confirming Signature_____________________________________________________ • General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000.00 combined single limit per displaying products/services and/or other advertising materials in areas outside their booth space such as,
Security Code (Required)_____________________________________________ occurrence, covering any loss or liability resulting from personal injury, death or property damage but not limited to, parking lots and hotel lobbies. This would include sales closing areas and unauthorized
Title __________________________________________________ Date ____________ This number can be found on the signature strip on the back of your card. arising from or in connection with your exhibit. facility tours. The use of NATE and/or Show Management established billboards for advertising is acceptable.
It will be the last 3 or 4 digits. (Exception: Upon Show Management approval of written request, telecommunication satellite earth terminals
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance as required by applicable law, and Employer’s Liability Insurance positioned outside exhibit facility for clear transmission path may be permitted.) Exhibitors, by executing this
Exp. Date _ ________________________________________________________ with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. contract, also expressly agree not to operate hospitality suites during hours in which the Exposition is open
Space Choices 1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. _________ or when any official NATE sponsored events are in progress unless otherwise approved by written consent of
Card Holder’s Name_________________________________________________ Certificate of Insurance must be furnished to Show Management by December 1, 2010. Show Management.
Exhibitors From Whom We Desire Booth Separation 8. Taxes and Fees - Exhibitor assumes responsibility for all state, federal and local taxes associated with 19. Violations of Rules and Regulations - Violations of these rules and regulations will afford Show Manage-
Amount authorized to charge to my credit card $_________________________ sales activities. Exhibitor assumes responsibility for all licensing in association with any use of copyrighted ment the right to execute one or more of the following remedies: 1) The Exhibitor may be prohibited from
________________________________________________________________________ material. exhibiting at the current year’s Exposition and will forfeit all booth payments; 2) The Exhibitor’s “points” for
Key Personnel (To be published in Show Guide)
Signature_ _________________________________________________________
9. ADA Compliance - The Exhibitor understands that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires
the following year’s space assignment may be taken away; 3) The Exhibitor may be prohibited from exhibiting
at the following year’s Exposition. The imposition of one or more of these remedies by Show Management
Date_ _____________________________________________________________ that its display must be accessible to persons with disabilities, and the Exhibitor agrees that it is solely respon- shall not in any way limit available remedies provided in other provisions of this contract or by law.
1.____________________________________ Title _____________________________ sible for assuring that its display complies with the ADA.
20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction - This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed, and the legal rela-
2.____________________________________ Title _____________________________ The Exhibitor hereby warrants that it will provide auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities tions created herein shall be determined, in accordance with the laws of the State of South Dakota without
Please Return Exhibit Space & Sponsorship suitable for effective communication between all parties in accordance with the requirements of the ADA, so reference to any conflicts of law principles that would require application of the laws of another state. The
Application/Contract and Full Payment To:
Brief Description of Products and/or Services that the Exhibitor’s display will be accessible, as defined in the ADA, to persons with disabilities. The Exhibi-
tor further warrants that where the provision of such auxiliary aids would fundamentally alter the nature of
federal and state courts within Codington County, South Dakota shall have exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate
any dispute arising out of this Agreement. Each party hereto expressly consents to the personal jurisdiction of,
NATE 2011 the goods and/or services provided by the Exhibitor, or would result in an undue burden to the Exhibitor, the and venue in, such courts.
To be published in Show Guide - 30 Words or Less. Show Management reserves the right to edit copy.
8 Second Street SE • Watertown, SD 57201-3624 Exhibitor will notify NATE of that fact at least two weeks in advance of the Exposition and of the alternative
Tel: 888-882-5865 (U.S.) or 605-882-5865 measures it intends to take to assure compliance with the ADA during the period of the Exposition. 21. Entire Agreement - This contract and the documents executed in connection herewith contain the entire
_______________________________________________________________________ agreement between the parties and supersede all prior and contemporaneous oral agreements. No promise or
Fax: 605-886-5184 The Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold Show Management and NATE harmless for any claims arising agreement that is not expressed in this Agreement has been made by one party to the other and neither party
_______________________________________________________________________ You may also complete and submit this
out of or in connection with the Exhibitor’s display’s failure to comply with the ADA. is relying upon any other statement or representation of the other party, its employees or agents. Any adden-
dum or modification hereto or thereto must be in writing and signed by both parties and attached hereto.
_______________________________________________________________________ form online at www.natehome.com
Description is REQUIRED and must be submitted with this contract. PLEASE MAKE A COPY OF THIS FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS
TOWER TIMES • April 2010 63
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
April 2010
April 2010
Classifieds
For advertising information, please contact Jamie Brandriet at the NATE office at
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Products & Services
ALT Fabrication.............................................. 41 Re-Steel Supply Co. Inc. Anchor Bolt RF Protection Garments
800-950-7960 • www.altfab.com Division............................................................. 10 Sales and Rentals
800-876-8216 • www.resteel.com
Antenna Products......................................... 51 Low Cost Tower Signs
940-325-3301 • www.antennaproducts.com RF Industries................................................... 12
858-549-6340 • www.rfindustries.com
Comsite Hardware, Inc............................... 37
775-832-2523 • www.comsitehardware.com RISA Technologies...........................................7
800-332-7472 • www.risa.com
ComTrain LLC.................................................. 18
608-329-4840 • www.ComTrainUSA.com RSI . .................................................................... 55 (704) 377-2010
800-332-7472 • www.rsicorp.com www.unitech-rf.com
Elk River, Inc.................................................... 57
800-633-3954 • www.elkriver.com Specialty Tower Lighting Ltd................... 31
713-722-8123 • www.specialtytowerlighting.com
Bird Control
Harger Lightning & Grounding................ 5
800-842-7437 • www.harger.com Structural Components.............................. 34
866-386-7622 • www.structuralcomponents.net
Hutton Communications, Inc..................BC
877-648-8866 • www.huttononline.com Talley, Inc.......................................................... 11
800-949-7079 • www.talleycom.com
Preformed Line Products.......................... 45
440-461-5200 • www.preformed.com TESSCO Technologies.................................IFC
800-472-7373 • www.tessco.com
Primus Electronics.......................................IBC
800-435-1636 • www.primuselectronics.com Tractel Ltd........................................................ 43
800-561-3229 • www.tractel.com
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its accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
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Apr il 2010 • VOLUME 16 • ISSUE 4

50 The National Association of Tower Erectors

NATE 2010 Show Highlights • 19-30

Celebrating NATE’s 15th Anniversary • 35-43

TOWER TIMES • April 2010 1

Mark your calendar for

2 April 2010 • TOWER TIMES TOWER TIMES • April 2010 3

APRIL 10-15, 2010

running for the

Cipov Enterprises, Inc.

Hayden Tower Service, Inc.

4 April 2010 • TOWER TIMES TOWER TIMES • April 2010 5

NATE has something NATE

6 April 2010 • TOWER TIMES

8 April 2010 • TOWER TIMES TOWER TIMES • April 2010 9

New TIA 1019 -20XX Construc- 1. General

Gordon Lyman is Don Doty

10 April 2010 • TOWER TIMES TOWER TIMES • April 2010 11

12 April 2010 • TOWER TIMES TOWER TIMES • April 2010 13

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Scholarship Details: Signature:_______________________________________________________ Date: _______________________

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In addition to a bustling exhibit hall, attendees were

Silver Best of Show “AAA”

Installation Services, Inc. A COMPANY

Best of Show “AA”

Hutton Communications, Inc.

Best of Show “A”

Gravitec Systems, Inc.

Friends of NATE Coffee Sponsor

Grand Prize Winner

20 April 2010 • TOWER TIMES TOWER TIMES • April 2010 21

22 April 2010 • TOWER TIMES TOWER TIMES • April 2010 23

24 April 2010 • TOWER TIMES TOWER TIMES • April 2010 25

Antenna Systems & Pendulum Instruments –

Buckingham Mfg. Penn Engineering

CITCA Precision Quincy Corp.

ComTrain LLC Preformed Line Products

Corporate College Primus

Dillon/Quality Plus, Inc. Radio Frequency Systems

Eastpointe Industries, Inc. RISA Technologies, LLC

Elk River, Inc. ROHN Products LLC

ERICO Rosenberger Site

Helical Anchors Inc. TES Inc.

Houston Structures TESSCO Technologies

Hughey & Phillips The Ground Hog Connection

Hutton Communications, Inc. Times Microwave Systems

Hydradyne Hydraulics LLC TowerSource

Illini Drilled Foundations, Inc. Tractel Ltd, Fallstop Division

Insurance Office of America TWR Lighting, Inc.

ITL, LLC UNIMAR INC.

Lattice Communications Valmont Site Pro 1

Lindapter North America, Inc. Weisman Consultants Inc.

MacLean Dixie Williams Form Engineering

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I am honored to join you once ´

This past year has been espe-

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Industry Relations UPDATE

Through diligence in engaging and educating OSHA, a cooperative effort re-

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