Climbing telecommunications towers in winter

There are a number of ways for tower climbers to minimize heat loss in low and freezing temperatures: using inserts, wearing extra layers, and carrying portable heaters. Here are six additional practices for keeping warm while climbing in the colder months. When temperatures drop, tower personnel still must make repairs, install hardware, and perform inspections. Spotting the Signs Before any personnel start climbing in the cold, other crewmembers need to know the. Crews travel to towers, poles, rooftops, remote cabinets, underground vaults, and fiber routes while surfaces shift between packed snow, ice, slush, and wet concrete that refreezes. Ice on steel rungs, frozen gravel shoulders, and...