What equipment should be worn for working on an antenna tower?

When climbing or working on an antenna tower, the most critical safety precaution is protecting yourself against a fall. Therefore, you must wear approved fall arrest equipment, which typically includes a full-body harness and shock-absorbing lanyards. A positioning waist belt, often known as a lineman's belt, is a common distractor. While it helps free up your hands for working, it is not designed to safely arrest a fall and can actually cause severe spinal injuries if used to catch you. Other options, like insulating gloves or a reflective vest, do not address the primary, lethal hazard of working at heights. Your absolute priority is ensuring you are securely tethered to the tower structure in case of a slip.