Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
O.2.2.3 Bearing in mind the wind speed limit examples given in O.2.2.2, for rope access technicians, a limit for direct exposure to wind of benign temperature from the Beaufort scale 4 to 5 (8.0 to 10.8 m/s; 28.7 to 38.9 km/h; 15.5 to 21 knots; 18 to 24.2 mph) could be appropriate. These values seem to be within the limits of other industry guidance and are reasonably conformable if work periods are taken into consideration and modified where thought necessary. When working at the upper end of these values, suitable measures may be required, such as more frequent breaks and additional or more appropriate protective equipment, e.g. clothing.O.2.2.4Some points to consider during a risk assessment for working in windy conditions are:a)effective communications, e.g. by using radios; pre-planned hand signals;b)regular monitoring of wind speed and variability;c)whether access and egress can be affected by the wind, including any emergency and rescue procedures;d)