New guidance that could help construction firms prevent falls from height during windy conditions has been published by the Association of Technical Lightning & Access Specialists (ATLAS).
The guidance document has been developed to minimise risks associated with working in windy weather conditions by educating the reader in wind behaviours, and better enabling them to assess when work is safe to proceed.
With reference to the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations 2005, the guidance aims to assist with understanding wind and its behaviour, provide an onsite point of work risk assessment and advise on what tools can be used for recording and measuring wind, ATLAS said.
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