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Wind gust

A brief increase in wind speed capable of creating higher-than-average structural and handling loads.

Safety notes

  • Plans use gust criteria, not only sustained wind, with reliable site measurement.
  • 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

  1. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  2. Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.