Adverse weather

Wind, rain, storms, heat or cold that make work unsafe, especially at height or outdoors.

Also known as: Weather conditions, High winds, Storms, Wet surfaces, Extreme weather, Gusty winds, Wind gusts

How to control adverse weather

Check forecasts and Bureau of Meteorology warnings before starting, and reschedule outdoor or at-height work when severe weather is expected.
Set wind stop-work triggers for cranes, elevated work platforms and scaffold work, using the manufacturer's limits for each item of plant.
Secure loose sheeting, materials and tools, and take down signs or screens that could become windborne in strong gusts.
Stop work and move to shelter at the first sign of lightning, keeping away from tall plant and metal structures.
Inspect scaffolds, excavations and access routes after storms or heavy rain before anyone resumes work.
Provide wet-weather gear and slip-resistant footwear, and treat wet surfaces as slip hazards until they dry.

Typical controls, most effective first. Your SWMS sets the controls for your own job and site.