What is the maximum wind speed allowed for a tower crane in 2026?
Tower cranes must cease operations at 20 mph sustained wind speeds and be secured out of service at 35 mph per OSHA standards.
Tower cranes have strict wind speed limitations for safe operation. Operations must stop when sustained wind speeds reach 20 mph (32 km/h), as measured by an on-site anemometer or reliable weather monitoring system. The crane operator must continuously monitor wind conditions throughout the workday and halt lifting operations immediately when this threshold is exceeded.
Remember: "20 to Stop, 35 to Secure" - Tower crane wind speed limits
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