Buyer guide
Construction & crane wind
Wind monitoring and alerting for cranes, lifts, scaffolding and exposed work.
standards
What does OSHA require for wind on crane sites?
OSHA's crane rule (29 CFR 1926.1417) requires the competent person to adjust equipment or operations for wind's effect on stability and rated capacity, and to weigh the manufacturer's securing recommendations when a storm warning is issued. It sets no federal wind-speed number.
decision
What wind monitoring does a crane or lift site need?
Start with the crane manufacturer's wind limits, then choose how you will measure and alert: a handheld anemometer for occasional checks, a fixed anemometer with an alarm for cranes, or a networked site station for several machines. Match the choice to how many cranes you run and who must be alerted.