Wireless communications rigger

Current industry health, safety and environmental legislation such as The Working at Height Regulations (2005), and company-specific requirements for safe working practices

Hazards of exposure to radio-frequency energy and the associated safe working practices and relevant legislation such as The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work regulations 2016

Personal site safety responsibilities, hazards, risks and control measures

The methods and procedures for recording, reporting and dealing with hazards and risks and the necessary control measures required

The hierarchy of risk

Responding to problems and emergencies in the work place and providing suitable solutions

The inspection and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment and the procedures to follow when detecting defects or damage

The Radio Frequency spectrum including current and future technologies and the main difference between frequencies within the full radio spectrum

The key components of a wireless telecom site and their functions

The types, sizes and weights of key site components such as Antennas, Amplifiers and duplexing units

The correct network installation and Network Operators’ testing requirements

The tools and equipment used in to install, maintain and decommission sites

Site schematic drawings and radio design scopes

Radio Frequency monitoring equipment functions and working parameters

Structure integrity and the importance of permanent attachment whilst working at height

The safe access, egress and rescue plans for working at height

The hazards and risks associated with working at height - including the work environment

The loads and forces that are applied when rigging and how to estimate them

Permissible loads on structures

Slings, knots and other attachment techniques for the safe lifting and lowering of materials and equipment to height

The importance of effective communication

The need for positive working relationships

Verbal and non-verbal signs and signals

Apply relevant safety legislation, codes of practice and safe working practices to self and others within the working environment

Safely use, store and maintain tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s and the employer’s operational and health and safety requirements including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and asbestos awareness

Follow accident reporting and security procedures, deal with security breaches in the workplace following organisational processes

Carry out and document an onsite dynamic risk assessment complying with a valid safe system of work

Select and deploy workplace signage and guarding

Carry out first aid

Carry out antenna installation, alignment, optimisation and testing to network requirements

Carry out installation, earthing and termination of coax and fibre following manufacturers and operators’ installation specifications

Carry out installation and demonstrate the technical understanding of the key components of a wireless telecom site

Use an Open, Short and Precision Load in the testing of cables and antenna systems for impedance and loss

Select and use work restraint, work positioning and fall arrest equipment following manufacturer’s instructions and company policy

Use slings, knots and other attachment techniques to safely lift and lower materials and equipment

Safely Work at height applying the correct tower climbing techniques

Works comfortably and competently on any site type (rooftop, Greenfield, street works) Correctly use fall arrest systems

Correctly select and use appropriate tools and equipment when working at height

Carry out a rescue from a tower or a structure using snatch and assisted lower techniques

Read, interpret and work to technical drawings and designs

Effectively communicate with all stakeholders including colleagues, contractors and members of the public

Effectively contribute to the team and develop positive working relationships

Apply verbal and non-verbal signs and signals when communicating as part of a

Work safely and reliably by taking responsibility for their own and others’ health, safety and security.  Report accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions and practices without delay. Challenge unsafe behaviours and incorrect work practices and procedures

Take responsibility for their own actions and standards of work. Be aware of the limits of their own competence and seek advice when required.  Cooperate with employers, other employees and site providers to ensure that their competence is maintained and up to date

Show enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.  Be able to work independently, using initiative to solve problems and plan and organise workloads. Act with integrity, and be respectful of others, honest and reliable.  Deliver a professional service to all customers

Continually developing personally and professionally following current legislative and industry regulations and guidelines