Hell to the Naw! Tower Climbing Video Sparks Safety Concerns

A video titled "Hell to the Naw!" has taken the internet by storm, showcasing the daunting dangers faced by tower climbers. The video, which has ignited a flurry of reactions, features an individual exclaiming, "I am in danger," highlighting the precarious nature of their task.

Viewers were quick to share their thoughts, with one noting, "No danger from that height. The outcome is inevitable." Another humorously commented, "Them shades are something else. Lol if ZZ Top did tower work," drawing a comparison to the iconic rock band.

However, the light-hearted remarks were balanced by more serious observations. "Poor Ralph. He's gonna die," one user grimly predicted. Questions about maintenance arose, with a comment stating, "Don't they get people up there to tighten those down? And wouldn't he do it regardless? (I mean, it's not his job, I get that but still)."

Safety concerns were a recurring theme. One poignant comment read, "Careful now, that's load-bearing rust," while another shared a personal loss, "I've lost friends from falls on stuff like this. Y'all have no idea how sketchy some of these towers get. Site Owners...do regular maintenance, you cheap a******s."

The video also sparked discussions about job conditions and pay. One user recalled seeing a job ad for similar work: "You'd be doing not just labor in building the tower sites, but rigging cables anywhere from 100-300 feet in the air. Sounds exciting, but minimum wage in Ontario is currently 16.55/hour. A living wage in my part of the province (it only gets more expensive the closer you get to Toronto) is roughly 22/hour. These people are paying 23. HELL naw."

The dangers of tower climbing were further underscored by another comment: "Real talk though, my company had a professional fall to their death from a tower earlier this year. After seeing this video I'm doubting the 'He failed to secure himself properly' stance my company took... Because we take sketchy jobs all the time."

Other users questioned the integrity of the towers, with one asking, "Why are they all loose? There can't be that much vibration shaking the whole thing apart." Another wryly observed, "Landing is always the hard part."

The importance of proper safety measures was highlighted by a user who shared their own experience: "I'm the network admin for a small wireless ISP, recently got my tower climbing cert, been climbing our 150ft tower installing 60ghz equipment. The climb itself sucks, once I'm in position it's very relaxing."

The video has undoubtedly shone a spotlight on the risks associated with tower climbing, prompting calls for better maintenance and pay for those brave enough to undertake such hazardous work. As one user succinctly put it, "And that friends is why we tie off our harness. Preferably to 2 different points."