Either a 2-minute average speed (wind speed) or an instantaneous speed (wind gust) The National Weather Service (NWS, www.weather.gov) defines the term “wind speed” as the rate at which air is moving horizontally past a given point, such as a weather station, sensor...
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Understanding Tornado Alerts for Construction and Operations
On a local scale, tornadoes are the most destructive of all atmospheric phenomena. Contractors, owners, and operators in areas at risk need to put a weather emergency action plan in place for tornadoes. The Enhanced Fujita or EF-Scale rates the intensity of tornadoes...
Read moreCritical need for risk assessment in the construction industry
Roofing Systems Feature: Storing Your Materials During Inclement Weather
Storing Your Materials During Inclement Weather This article was first published by Versico Roofing Systems and is republished here with prior written permission. Copyright © 2021 Versico Roofing Systems. All rights reserved. When storing roofing materials prior to...
10 Precautions for Weather-Related Trenching and Excavation Hazards
OSHA is implementing education programs, enforcement processes, and compliance resources to help reverse the recent trend of fatal trench cave-ins across the construction industry and the built environment. OSHA 2226-10R 2015 Trenching and Excavation Safety recommends...
Read moreHighly weather-sensitive sectors such as construction can benefit by over US $160 billion per year