EH&S Compliance in a

Fast Growing Company

2016 Environmental Health & Safety Communications Panel SymposiumSeptember 13, 2016 1

INTRODUCTION

Nestor Popowych, A.I.A.Executive Vice President, Principal Architect

Chair-SAC EH&S Committee

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WHO IS SAC WIRELESS?

Core Business:Fully Integrated Network Solutions:

• Site Development• Architectural and Engineering Design• Construction Services• Equipment Installation• Commissioning and Integration• Operations and Maintenance

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OUR STORY

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COVERING THE BASES: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

1st BaseIndustry PAST

2nd BaseSAC

PRESENT

3rd BaseIndustry FUTURE

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COVERING THE BASES

1st BaseIndustry PAST

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1ST BASE – WIRELESS INDUSTRY……PAST

1981

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1983-1984- Commercial cellular service launched in Chicago. - Divestiture of AT&T finalized.- 90 markets and 900 FCC Applications!- Need for tower workers was HOT!

1ST BASE – WIRELESS INDUSTRY……PAST

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1985-1986- Cellular’s first commercial market emerges and Chicago gets a taste of

competition - 1,000 cell sites across the U.S.

1987-1988- 1 Million cellular subscribers !

1ST BASE – WIRELESS INDUSTRY……PAST

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Someone had to build these towers & fast!

Safety?Training? Priorities?

1ST BASE – WIRELESS INDUSTRY……PAST

1981

1989

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Growth of industry is exponential. Demand for specialty construction is

at an all time high.

1ST BASE – WIRELESS INDUSTRY……PAST

AT&T

D-AMPSCDMA

SMR PCS

TDMA UMTS

ACRONYMS

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1st Base – WIRELESS INDUSTRY……PAST

1981

1989

1990

2+million subscribers

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1991-1992 - 10 million cellular subscribers !- Aggressive campaign to license Cellular One

trademark to non-wireline carriers nationwide.- 10,000 cell sites across the U.S.

1ST BASE – WIRELESS INDUSTRY……PAST

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High time to prioritize safety!

N.I.M.B.Y.

Not In My Back Yard !Visual concern…more important than safety?

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CO-LOCATION

B - CarrierA - Carrier

TodayThe Beginning

VS.

A

B

C

D

E

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Worker friendly

environment?

1st Base – WIRELESS INDUSTRY……PAST

1981

1989

1990

1992

1995

2+million subscribers 10+million

subscribers&

+ 50,000 sites

2015

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Safety Awareness

COVERING THE BASES

2nd BaseSAC

PRESENT

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2nd Base-SAC……PRESENT

1996-2005

2012-2013

• Founders form Site Acquisition Consultants specializing in Site Development Services

2006 - 2007

• Expanded into Western half of the U.S.

• Began self perform A&E, Construction and Technical services

• Established turnkey capabilities

• Realigned business into Professional Services (Site Development with A&E) with a national focus on Network Infrastructure Services (Construction and Technical Services) to Midwest region

• Expanded into DAS services

2008-2011 • Developed Engine Room™ to perform all national AZP work

• Awarded largest DAS build by AT&T (Chicago’s Merchandise Mart)

2014

• Established as AT&T Turfing vendor

• Established as Sprint Preferred Vendor Program (PVP) provider

SAC GROWTH TIMELINE • Nokia acquires SAC

• Executing major work for all 4 Wireless Carriers across all Service Lines.

• Opened Northeast, Southeast, West regional offices.

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2016

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2nd Base-SAC……PRESENT

Accomplishments• Demands that all field employees complete three full weeks of training before they are even allowed in the field.

• Has a full understanding of what it takes to maintain compliance through strong, effective processes and procedures including disciplined oversight in the field through safety audits and compliance assessments

• Sets company expectations that employee safety is absolutely paramount in SAC values

Bill KozielPresident & CEO

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2nd Base-SAC……PRESENT

Cloud Based

Incident Reporting

Partnerwith

Avetta

Central Training Center

Strong EH&S

National Team

Partner with

SuppliersRolling Fleet

SACBEST

PRACTICES

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2nd Base-SAC……PRESENT

SAC Safety Initiatives

EH&S National team committed to excellence Manage Safety based on ANSI, NFPA & ASME Management & Contractor Training Programs Safety Toolbox for Training Quarterly Safety Campaigns & Weekly Safety

Topics Enhanced Environmental Control Policy Service on NATE Wireless Safety Task Force &

NWSA Board of Governors

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COVERING THE BASES

3rd BaseIndustry FUTURE

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THE “FUTURE” OF WIRELESS

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3rd Base-WIRELESS INDUSTRY……FUTURE

COMPETITION &

GROWTH

SAFETY24

3rd Base-WIRELESS INDUSTRY……FUTURE

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