NATE Climber/Rescuer Training Standard

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NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association announced that a new Climber/Rescue Training Standard (CRTS) is available to members and industry stakeholders. The NATE CRTS replaces the current 4th Edition of the NATE Climber Training Standard (CTS) resource and is available in electronic format for free to NATE member companies and for purchase for stakeholders representing non-members.

The NATE CRTS is intended to assist in standardizing fall protection and rescue training for climbers in the tower and communications infrastructure construction, service, and maintenance industries. ­The new, streamlined CRTS document presents a series of training topics, establishing a minimum baseline of knowledge and skill that a climber should possess. ­

The NATE CRTS training topics include an evaluation, which is intended to assist an employer in designating personnel initially as authorized climbers/rescuers, and for personnel with sufficient knowledge, skills, and experience, as competent climbers/rescuers. ­The CRTS also offers guidelines to support an employer’s development and maintenance of its fall protection program to comply with the ANSI/ASSP A10.48 standard and regulations where work is conducted.

NATE members may obtain a free copy through the Member Login section of this site.

To find out more information on how to join NATE click here or contact the NATE office at [email protected] or call 1-605-882-5865 or 1-888-882-5865 (U.S.).

Non-Members may purchase a download of the Standard and other Safety Resources here.