over the years to address the evolving needs of its members and the industry at large. Safety remains the bedrock of NATE’s mission.“Safety is always our core pillar, and we’re really pleased with some of our initiatives and the success we’ve had,” Schlekeway says. A key initiative exemplifying the association’s commitment to safety is its long-standing and productive collaboration with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). For nine of the past eleven years, NATE has received the Department of Labor OSHA Susan Harwood grant, which has enabled the development and delivery of crucial safety training programs nationwide. A key component of NATE’s safety efforts is the STAR Initiative Program, through which member companies submit quarterly site safety audit data. This data provides valuable insights into industrywide trends and areas where safety improvements are needed, such as rigging, RF safety, fall protection, and vehicle compliance. This data-driven approach allows NATE to tailor its training and resources to address the most pressing safety challenges. “Oftentimes, we’ve been able to 5 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 07 THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOWER ERECTORS (NATE)
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