Run Telecom Tower Climber Pre-Climb Inspection — Free

Pre-Climb Authorization & Site Conditions

Climb authorization confirmed and work scope understood critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Weather conditions acceptable for tower access critical (required)

Check for lightning, high winds, ice, heavy rain, or other conditions that make climbing unsafe.

Yes No N/A

Ground area around tower is controlled and free of immediate hazards critical (required)

Verify the drop zone, access path, and base area are free of trip hazards, unauthorized persons, and unstable materials.

Yes No N/A

RF hazard controls in place and RF monitor available if required critical (required)

Confirm required RF awareness controls, exclusion zones, and monitoring equipment are in place before ascent.

Yes No N/A

Required permits, site access, and communications established critical (required)

Verify access permissions, radio/phone contact method, and emergency communications are established before climbing.

Yes No N/A

Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFAS)

Full-body harness present, correct size, and properly donned critical (required)

Confirm the harness is the correct size, leg straps and chest strap are adjusted, and the harness is worn correctly.

Yes No N/A

Harness webbing, stitching, buckles, and D-ring are free of damage critical (required)

Look for cuts, fraying, burns, chemical damage, deformation, corrosion, or missing hardware.

Yes No N/A

Lanyard or SRL inspected and serviceable critical (required)

Check lifeline, energy absorber, housing, labels, and locking function as applicable.

Yes No N/A

Connectors, snap hooks, carabiners, and latches function correctly critical (required)

Verify self-closing, self-locking action and absence of cracks, distortion, or improper gate operation.

Yes No N/A

Anchor point selected is approved and compatible with PFAS critical (required)

Confirm the anchor is appropriate for the task, positioned to minimize free fall, and compatible with the selected system.

Yes No N/A

Rescue Readiness

Rescue plan reviewed with crew before ascent critical (required)

Confirm the team understands the rescue method, roles, and trigger conditions for initiating rescue.

Yes No N/A

Rescue equipment available, accessible, and serviceable critical (required)

Verify required rescue gear is on site and ready for immediate use, including descent or retrieval equipment as applicable.

Yes No N/A

At least one trained rescuer or competent person present critical (required)

Confirm a trained person is present and able to respond without delay.

Yes No N/A

Emergency contact numbers and site address verified critical (required)

Ensure emergency response information is current and available to the crew.

Yes No N/A

Tower Hardware & Access Path

Ladders, rungs, and climbing attachments are secure and free of visible damage critical (required)

Check for bent members, loose fasteners, corrosion, cracks, or missing components along the intended climb path.

Yes No N/A

Fall arrest rail, cable, or climb-assist system is intact and unobstructed critical (required)

Verify the system is continuous, properly tensioned or mounted, and free from obstructions or damage.

Yes No N/A

Platforms, landings, and step-through points are clear and in good condition critical (required)

Confirm access points are free of debris, ice, loose hardware, and trip hazards.

Yes No N/A

Loose hardware, sharp edges, or protrusions identified and controlled critical (required)

Identify any condition that could damage PFAS, cause cuts, or create a snag hazard during ascent.

Yes No N/A

Documentation & Sign-Off

Deficiencies documented with corrective actions assigned critical (required)

Record any non-conformance found during the pre-climb inspection and the action taken to control the hazard.

Yes No N/A

Inspection completed by qualified person / competent person critical (required)

Confirm the inspection was performed by a person authorized to evaluate tower climbing readiness.

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature critical (required)

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Run: Telecom Tower Climber Pre-Climb Inspection

Pre-Climb Authorization & Site Conditions

Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFAS)

Rescue Readiness

Tower Hardware & Access Path

Documentation & Sign-Off

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