Safety
Wind gust
A brief increase in wind speed capable of creating higher-than-average structural and handling loads.
Hazards
- A brief increase in wind speed capable of creating higher-than-average structural and handling loads.
Controls
- Plans use gust criteria, not only sustained wind, with reliable site measurement.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Plans use gust criteria, not only sustained wind, with reliable site measurement.
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Sources
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Safety Bulletins — Contract Services Administration Trust Fund