It has long been understood that OSHA has an interest in the development of standards and/
or regulations to ensure safety. It is important to note that OSHA may use consensus standards in an
enforcement action where OSHA standards do not address a particular hazard. Through a coordinated and collaborative effort led by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), along with key industry organizations supported by the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE), the telecommunications
industry has proactively responded to major shifts in construction practices driven by rapidly evolving technology advancements and infrastructure demands related to construction, installation, alteration, and maintenance activities on communications structures to progress and facilitate quality work while ensuring the safest work practices.