Business View Magazine - September 2015

32 Business View - September 2015 Business View - September 2015 33 not properly tied-off to the structure. In order to educate industry stakehold- ers, the 100% Tie-Off 24/7 Awareness Campaign involves a comprehensive grassroots approach that involves the unveiling of public service announce- ments, paid advertising in industry and mainstream publications, earned me- dia efforts, a social media component and collaboration with state wireless associations. NATE continues to play a leading role in the development of industry stan- dards. The association’s A10.48 Com- mittee continues to work on writing the ANSI A10.48 Tower Safety Standard, which, upon completion, will be the first tower safety standard that encompasses the entire tower erection, service and maintenance in- dustry. Completing the A10.48 Standard is a top prior- ity of the association, and we are committed to provid- ing the resources and support necessary to make it happen. Through NATE’s legislative and regulatory efforts, the association continues to work diligently with officials from OSHA, the FCC, members of Congress, Congres- sional committee staff and other federal and state government entities in order to advance the mission of safety, standards and education in the policy and regulatory arenas. NATE and OSHA have the same goals in terms of ad- vocating for a safe workplace and ensuring that every worker is able to return home safely each evening. Most recently, several NATE representatives partici- pated in an authorized climber training course with several OSHA officials in order to help educate OSHA on the unique nature and challenges associated with the tower construction and maintenance industry. The association continues to host NATE UNITE, the premier conference and exposition in the wireless in- frastructure industry. NATE UNITE 2015, our 20th an- niversary trade show, will take place in Orlando, Fla. from Feb. 23-26, 2015. NATE UNITE 2015 is the place to interact with key decision-makers in the broadcast and telecommunications tower industry. NATE will continue to work relentlessly to help create a culture of safety and professionalism in the industry so every tower industry worker can return home safely each and every night. Safety first, safety always. Construction Construction