What action should you take if wind gusts exceed policy during a lift?

• A. Increase load
• B. Cease lifting, lower load, postpone
• C. Continue with caution
• D. Ignore gusts

Answer: (B)

When wind gusts exceed what the crane policy allows, the immediate concern is control and stability of the load. Gusts can suddenly push the load sideways or cause unexpected oscillation, increasing the risk of tipping or dropping the load. The correct action is to stop lifting, lower the load to a safe height, and postpone the lift until the wind is within allowable limits. This keeps people safe, protects the crane and rigging, and prevents uncontrolled movement that could occur if you push ahead. Continuing with the lift, even with caution, or increasing the load would worsen the instability, while ignoring the gusts is simply unsafe. Wait for conditions to improve and verify with the supervisor before resuming.