NATE Announces Record High for STAR Initiative Program

The National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) announced their member companies who have been approved to participate in the NATE STAR Initiative program for the 2014-2015 year. “We are excited to announce that 134 NATE member companies have been accepted into the STAR Initiative for the upcoming program year,” stated NATE Operations Manager Shelly Trego. “The 134 participating companies is a record high for the STAR Initiative and is evidence that the implementation of the requirements and best practices outlined in the program have led to a higher level of awareness and a safer working environment in the industry,” exclaimed Trego. The NATE STAR Initiative is currently entering its fourth year and is the Association’s signature program designed to help companies operate safely and recognize tower contractors, owners and carriers who voluntarily adhere to higher safety standards. The NATE STAR Initiative emphasizes Safety, Training, Accountability and Reliability by requiring participants to commit to requisite levels of training, site safety audits and the implementation of safety programs while adhering to industry best practices. To see the list of companies approved, please click here.