A morning gust reminded me why wind checks are NON-NEGOTIABLE

I was lifting a section of roof truss when the wind picked up out of nowhere. The load swung hard and I realized I skipped my usual dawn wind check. My hands were shaking but I managed to ease it down without hitting anything. That could have been a HUGE mess if I panicked. Now I set a phone alarm to check the weather app twice before my first lift. Feeling pretty relieved nothing got damaged today.

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2 Comments

ellis.charles19h ago

Relying solely on weather apps can give a false sense of safety. Real wind on site often behaves differently than a forecast, so you still need a physical check of the actual conditions. Good instincts in the moment saved you more than any alarm would have.

gonzalez.dakota6h ago

Last Tuesday our app said 5 mph but flags were snapping straight out. Totally get what @ellis.charles means about the real feel being different, my crew now does a visual check before any big lifts.