INCLEMNT WEATHER
Performing construction work during foul weather conditions con be very hazardous especial in THAILAND, where heavy rainstorms and severe thunder storms that produce intense lighting strikes are commonplace.
Precautions must be taken to protect against the effect of inclement weather conditions,
Especially for personnel working in open areas and at heights on steel work, etc.
• Supervision shall closely monitor weather conditions. When foul weather appears imminent, conditions have cleared and it is safe for personnel to resume their work.
• As practical, all new steel structures shall be adequately grounded to reduce the potential hazardous of lightning strikes.
• As practical, crane booms shall be lowered when thunderstorms append and during high wind conditions.