Preparation
- Check weather reports and monitor conditions continuously. Do not schedule work at elevation on days where high winds are forecast
- Wind can pick up quickly and sudden gusts can take you by surprise – always wear a harness when working at heights over 1.5m and ensure you are connected to an anchor point
- Ensure partially built structures are properly always supported, regardless of weather conditions and that walls are adequately braced until building is complete
- Ensure scaffolding and other temporary structures are secure and could not be blown over
During high winds
- Never work on scaffoldings, roofs, or other elevations during strong winds
- Ensure that tools are packed away safely, and that roofing sheets, cones, signage and other loose materials are safely secured
- Wear eye protection to keep dust, debris, and other foreign particles from blowing into the eyes
- Ensure hard hats are securely fastened and cannot be blown off your head
- Use extreme caution when picking up large sections of plywood or similar flat materials, as these can act as a snail
- Tag lines should be used when hoisting loads with large flat surfaces
- Do not operate hoisting equipment (personnel or material) without approval from your supervisor
- Cease all crane operations until wind speed returns to an acceptable level
Source: https://wilkinssafety.co.uk/2018/01/working-safely-high-winds/