When a technician is required to go above ground, safety is a necessity. Whether you are lashing cables, fixing infrastructure, or installing new wire, the importance of durable tools is paramount to ensure crew safety and a successful workday. Accidents can result in delayed job completion or worse, serious injury, making faulty equipment unacceptable.

For aerial technicians, safety matters most. Falling from the top, electrocution, or dropping equipment on other workers are all accidents that can be easily avoided with up-to-date equipment and proper safety measures and precautions. Accidents can delay or even halt daily operations. Delays can cost contractors significant dollars, and damage professional reputations, meaning being proactivity rather than reactivity can save you time and money. For these reasons, GMP manufactures high-quality equipment with workers in mind. Technicians and contractors can rely on these GMP tools to go the distance:

1. GMP D Cabinet Balcony – Our newest pole mounted work platform, the GMP D Cabinet Balcony was designed to accommodate the new generation of fiber optic electronic cabinets as well as the existing line of cross connect cabinets.

2. Model E Ladder Support – Used for securing the upper end of an extension ladder at a comfortable work distance away from the cable and strand. The Model E ladder support consists of two screw clamp assemblies, grooved to fit the strand and permanently attached to a U shaped aluminum alloy member with a single rail fitting, ensuring safety for technicians operating on a ladder. It also features a safety rope and two tether chains for added security.

3. Model B Ladder Platform – Consists of a 7 ply 3/4 in. marine plywood seat hinged to a welded pipe frame, the Model B Ladder platform is used to provide a sturdy work platform that attaches to a ladder for the craft person performing work.

If you or your employees are heading above the streets, make sure your tools and equipment are durable and up to date — the consequences could be fatal. A technician is only as good as their tools, which is why GMP takes great pride in our line of tools and equipment that set the standard for durability and reliability.

As a general reminder:

Tethers: Always wear a body belt and safety strap when working aloft. It could mean the difference between a little embarrassment and a bad fall if your ladder or platform should give out.

Practices: Your utility company wrote them for one reason: to protect you! Be sure to know all the practices that apply to your work before you begin each job. It doesn’t take long, it’s easy to do, and it’ll help protect you, your company, and your community if something goes wrong.

Since our founding in 1936, GMP has stood as a leader in telecom engineering, and has pioneered technologies that are safer and more effective in constructing the nation’s vast communications and power distribution grids. To discover more essential tools for your toolbox, visit us today at gmptools.com or call us at 215-357-5500.