What Tower Safety does

Tower Safety is a private, founder-owned safety training and instruction company founded in 2013 by Kathy Gill and headquartered at 3212 S. 36th Street, Phoenix, Arizona. The company specializes in compliance-driven training for the wireless telecommunications industry, with a curriculum portfolio spanning cell tower climbing certifications (Authorized Climber, Competent Climber, Competent Rigger / ANSI 10.48, RRAT, SPRAT, NWSA), confined space rescue, MEWP/aerial lift, RF awareness, TIA tower inspections, OSHA 10/30, Hazwoper, drone/UAS training (FAA Part 107 via partner Aeon Unmanned), and CPR/First Aid. Course delivery is hybrid: in-person classroom and hands-on training at a single Phoenix campus featuring four dedicated training towers (60-foot self-supporting, 25-foot self-supporting, 16-foot indoor, and 70-foot monopole), supplemented by self-paced online courses delivered through the Litmos LMS platform including Spanish-language options.

The company monetizes across four streams: professional-services training fees (in-person and live courses, most priced on application), recurring online course subscriptions, one-time publication sales (Tower Safety Field Manual, RRAT Ropes N Rigging Book, TIA Inspection Field Guide, Contractor List directory), and hardware/PPE resale including partner-branded equipment from Petzl (Technical Partner), Skylotec, KASK, and Slacktivity. Supporting IP includes the Interactive Tower Rigging Lab (19 lifting configurations with a tension and resultant force calculator and digital signatures) and proprietary books and field manuals. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct phone and email, with a content-marketing layer (blog, podcast appearances, six-channel social media presence) and an annual Tower Rodeo Challenge community event. Customers are primarily telecom contractors and their employer clients, with safety directors and non-traditional labor pools (veterans, ex-offenders, Hispanic workers via Spanish training) as secondary segments.

Name

Tower Safety

Legal name

Tower Safety

Website

https://towersafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tower Safety is a Phoenix-based safety training and instruction company serving the wireless telecommunications industry. It delivers in-person and online certification courses for tower climbing, rigging, rescue, confined space, and RF safety, alongside proprietary publications and partner-branded PPE resale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Safety Training

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tower Operations & Maintenance (Field Services) (HDAIAKAF), Rope Access & At-Height Inspection Services (EUAEAHAE), Fire Safety Compliance, Risk Assessments & Training (Code Consulting) (IMAIAJAL)

Keywords

• Tower safety training
• Cell tower certifications
• Confined space rescue
• Tower rigging training
• Wireless industry safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. In-Person Training Courses: Comprehensive classroom and hands-on training programs delivered at training facilities. Programs include Competent Climber, Competent Rigger (ANSI 10.48), Authorized Climber, RRAT, Confined Space Rescue, MEWP/Aerial Lift, RF Awareness, TIA Tower Inspections, OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, Train the Trainer, and SPRAT certification. Pricing varies by course; contact for pricing on most courses.
2. Online Training Courses: Online courses including RF Awareness, Authorized Climber, and Construction Safety Courses delivered through Litmos platform. Available in English and Spanish.
3. Publications and Manuals: Sale of training materials and reference books including Tower Safety Field Manual ($27.95), RRAT Ropes N Rigging Book ($29.99), How To Inspect a Cell Tower TIA guide ($34.90), and Tower Safety Contractor List directory ($59.98).
4. Equipment and PPE Products: Sale of safety equipment including harnesses, ascenders, descenders, rigging hardware, helmets, and PPE. Products range from $35 (rigging plates) to $8,950 (power ascenders). Brands include Petzl, Skylotec, KASK, and Slacktivity.
5. Drone License Training: FAA Part 107 Drone License Test Prep Course offered in partnership with Aeon Unmanned. 2-day live class training plus test day, with course completion certificate provided.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tower Safety delivers safety training and certification programs for the wireless telecommunications industry, including tower climbing, rigging, rescue, confined space, RF awareness, OSHA, MEWP/aerial lift, drone inspection, and SPRAT/NWSA certifications. Training is delivered in-person at the company's Phoenix, AZ training facility and online through the Litmos LMS platform, with Spanish-language options. The company also sells proprietary publications (Field Manual, RRAT Ropes N Rigging Book, TIA Inspection Guide) and third-party safety equipment and PPE from Petzl, Skylotec, KASK, and Slacktivity.

Product overview

Tower Safety is a safety training and instruction company specializing in cell tower certifications and tower rescue. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of training programs and products including: classroom and hands-on certification courses (Competent Climber, Authorized Climber, Competent Rigger ANSI 10.48, RRAT, SPRAT, NWSA), online training delivered through Litmos LMS, confined space rescue training, aerial lift/MEWP training, RF awareness, OSHA certifications, hazwoper training, drone training for tower inspections, and tower inspection/TIA assessment training. The company also publishes educational materials including the Tower Safety Field Manual, RRAT Ropes & Rigging Book, and TIA Inspection Guide. Additional offerings include the Tower Safety Contractor List directory and the Tower Safety Rigging Lab interactive resource tool. Training is delivered at their Phoenix, AZ facility featuring multiple training towers (60-foot, 25-foot, 16-foot indoor, and 70-foot monopole) and through partnerships with Petzl (Technical Partner) and other industry equipment manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Competent Climber and Rescue Training Comprehensive training program teaching cell tower workers various rescue techniques, advanced climbing methods, and equipment rigging for the telecommunications industry. Delivered in-person at the Phoenix facility.
• ANSI 10.48 Competent Rigger Rigging training aligned with ANSI 10.48 standards for the wireless industry, covering rigging plans and construction coordination.
• RRAT Ropes N Rigging Access Technician Rope access and rigging technician course covering 20 proven rigging methods for safe lifting on communication towers and elevated structures.
• Aerial Lift (MEWP) Training Training aligned with ANSI/SAIA 92.24 standards for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms including bucket trucks and boom lifts.
• Tower Inspections and TIA Condition Assessment TIA-based tower inspection training covering structural evaluation, field measurements, and inspection best practices for communication towers.
• RF Awareness Radio frequency safety awareness training for wireless industry workers exposed to RF energy on cell tower sites.
• Confined Space Rescue Training Three levels of confined space entry and rescue training: CSEAS (Entrant/Attendant/Supervisor, 1 day), WERT - Industrial Confined Space Rescue (2 days), and Confined Space Rescue Technician CSRT (4 days), aligned with OSHA 1910.146 and NFPA 1006/1670/2500.
• Drone Training (FAA Part 107) FAA Part 107 Drone License Test Prep Course offered in partnership with Aeon Unmanned for cell tower audits, safety, and inspections using unmanned aerial systems. Two-day live class plus test day with course completion certificate.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction OSHA 10-hour construction safety certification covering hazard recognition and prevention for entry-level workers.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Comprehensive OSHA 30-hour construction safety certification for supervisors and safety professionals.
• CPR/First Aid American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification meeting OSHA requirements for a safe workplace.
• Hazwoper Technical Rescue Hazardous waste operations and emergency response training per OSHA HAZWOPER 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1926.65, including 40-hour, 24-hour, and 8-hour refresher courses.
• Train the Trainer Instructor certification program for those who will train others in authorized and competent tower climbing and rescue.
• Authorized Climber Entry-level tower climbing certification covering basic safety and climbing procedures for new cell tower workers.
• PIM and SWEEP Certification Certification for Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing and sweep measurements on cell towers.
• Fiber Optic Technician Training for fiber optic installation and maintenance on telecommunications infrastructure.
• SPRAT Certification Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) certification training for rope access technicians.
• NWSA Telecommunications Tower Technician National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) Telecommunications Tower Technician certification program for tower technicians.
• Online Training Courses Web-based self-paced training courses delivered through the Litmos LMS platform, including RF Awareness, Authorized Climber, Competent Rigger, First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10/30, and Construction Safety, with English and Spanish language options.
• Tower Safety Field Manual Field reference manual featuring six proven rescue techniques and guidance aligned with OSHA and ANSI safety standards for prevention, preparedness, and emergency response on cell towers. Priced at $27.95.
• RRAT Ropes & Rigging Book Reference book covering 20 practical rigging methods for work on communication towers and elevated structures, with simplified explanations of force vectors, load distribution, and essential trigonometry. Priced at $29.99.
• How To Inspect a Cell Tower - TIA Field Guide Tower Inspection Field Guide providing practical guidance for performing communication tower inspections in accordance with TIA Condition Assessment principles, including structural evaluation, field measurements, and inspection best practices. Priced at $34.90.
• Tower Safety Contractor List Comprehensive directory of over 300 wireless contractors across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas for the wireless telecommunications industry. Priced at $59.98.
• Safety Equipment and PPE Safety equipment and PPE including harnesses, ascenders, descenders, rigging hardware, helmets, and related gear from Petzl, Skylotec, KASK, and Slacktivity, with prices ranging from $35 (rigging plates) to $8,950 (Skylotec ICX power ascender).
• Tower Safety Rigging Lab Interactive rigging resource for the cell tower industry featuring 19 tower lifting configurations (Top Pulley with Tag Line, Trolley/Self Tagging, Barber Lift, V/M Rig, Counterweight Lifting, Teasley Trolley, etc.) with a free interactive rigging plan including tension calculator, dynamic equipment list, risk assessment, and digital signatures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% of all confined space deaths are to would-be rescuers; 80% of confined space fatalities occurred in spaces deemed safe to enter
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PetzlcoreTechnology or IntegrationTower Safety is proud to be a Petzl Technical Partner (PTP). This partnership recognizes Tower Safety as an expert company in vertical environments demonstrating thorough understanding of their respective industry, contributing to development of best practices, and meaningfully integrating Petzl into their systems and curriculum. Tower Safety offers Petzl gear inspection services and sells Petzl products including VOLT International Harness ($524.95), Petzl Zillon ($269.95), and Petzl seat for VOLT Harness ($222.00).
• SkyloteccoreTechnology or IntegrationTower Safety partners with Skylotec offering their equipment including Skylotec ICX power ascender ($8,950), Skylotec Sirius descender ($405.90), Skylotec Triton Harness with Skyboard ($590.00), Skylotec Tuner Pro ($115.00), Sklotec CRIC ($117.65), Skylotec Cheese Rigging Plate ($35.30), and Skylotec Orbiter. Skylotec is a manufacturer partner highlighted in Tower Rodeo Challenge events.
• Sunbelt RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTower Safety works closely with Sunbelt Rentals to ensure safety to their rental customers. Sunbelt Rentals is a major equipment rental company and Tower Safety provides training support for their aerial lift equipment operations.
• Aeon UnmannedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTower Safety and Aeon Unmanned present FAA Part 107 Drone License Test Prep Course. Tower Safety TIA inspections drone training offered through Aeon Unmanned's platform at aeon-unmanned-training.myshopify.com. Course provides introduction to professional, safe, and knowledgeable drone use in commercial work with course completion certificate.
• AZ Hiking ShackminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAZ Hiking Shack in Phoenix, AZ provides training and arc welding PPE requirements for utility linemen. Tower Safety partner Sunland Welding uses AZ Hiking Shack for authorized climber student equipment including arc-rated harnesses, lanyards, and positioning straps.
• Rhodes Ropes LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPat Rhodes, trainer for Tower Safety confined space courses, is author of 6 published books and operates Rhodes Ropes LLC. He is a Master Rigger for physics, rope rescue, confined space rescue, and industrial steel rescue, and serves as Technical Rescue Validation committee member for IFSTA.
• Jeffrey ZientekminorOthersJeff Zientek serves as Tower Safety Hazwoper trainer. He is a Fire Captain (Ret.), Hazardous Materials Technician, Technical Rescue Technician, Helicopter Rescue Crew Chief, and Author of Hazmat Response. He provides HAZWOPER training covering cleanup operations, corrective actions, TSD facilities, and emergency response.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 360training: 360training (OSHA.com) delivers online OSHA, HAZWOPER, and construction safety certifications. A broad incumbent that competes with Tower Safety's online Litmos-based courses across OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER, and general safety verticals.
• BrandSafway: BrandSafway is a large access and industrial services company serving telecom tower maintenance, scaffolding, and work-at-height projects. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering tower maintenance services with in-house safety training programs for its workforce and customers.
• FallTech: FallTech is a US fall protection equipment manufacturer offering harnesses, lanyards, and SRLs alongside customer training programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in fall protection equipment distribution and adjacent training.
• ClickSafety: ClickSafety is an online workplace safety training platform offering OSHA 10/30, fall protection, confined space, and construction safety courses. Broad incumbent in EHS digital training; competes for the same B2B training budget as Tower Safety but as a much larger multi-vertical platform.
• Petzl: Petzl is a global leader in vertical safety equipment and operates its own training and technical partner network (which Tower Safety belongs to). Comparable as a broader industry incumbent providing working-at-heights equipment, technical training resources, and standards influence.
• 3M Fall Protection: 3M's Fall Protection business (formerly Capital Safety / DBISala) supplies harnesses, SRLs, and anchors and offers companion training programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent in fall protection equipment and training competing for the same employer safety budgets.

Emerging players

• Summit Training Source: Summit Training Source is an online EHS training provider for construction, general industry, and environmental compliance. Comparable as an emerging player addressing overlapping OSHA/HAZWOPER/confined space course categories that Tower Safety covers via its online channel.

Direct peers

• Roco Rescue: Roco Rescue is a leading provider of technical rescue and confined space training, aligned with NFPA 1006/1670/2500. Directly comparable to Tower Safety's CSEAS, WERT-ICSR, and CSRT confined space rescue offerings for industrial clients.
• Comtrain: Comtrain is one of the largest US providers of tower climber, rigger, and rescue training for the wireless telecommunications industry. Directly comparable in offering Competent Climber/Rescuer, ANSI 10.48 rigger, and TIA inspection certifications to telecom contractors.

Others

• National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA): NWSA is the ANSI-accredited certification body issuing Telecommunications Tower Technician credentials. Although not a competitor, NWSA sets the standards Tower Safety teaches against and indirectly channels candidates to credentialed training providers like Tower Safety.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/celltowersafety
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4df6iPAR_jqprCUh4RC-PQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/TowerSafetyRescue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/towersafety
• Instagraminstagram.com/tower.safety
• Pinterestpinterest.com/tower_safety

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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