Tower Crane allowable wind velocity

[Venky]

Anyone can provide or guide me for the legislation document (OSHA or
any) of the tower crane's allowable wind speed? As I know it will be
varying according to the manufacturer also it will be mentioned in the
operations manual. My query is, in the absence of both, Is there any
legal document are available?

Regards,

Venky

[Shata Mahdiyone]

Dear Colleague,   As a guide line and with reference to "Crane stability" guides, the general rule for the Maximum allowable wind speed for the operation is as below:   Flat Top and "A" framed (A.K.A Saddle Jib)Tower Cranes           45 MPH   Crawler Cranes (with Lattice booms) and Luffing Tower Cranes   31 MPH Mobile Cranes                                                                             22 MPH   However, as you rightly mentioned, the manufacturer Operation Manual for the specific crane or specific "set up" MUST be referred to as the "ultimate guide".   You may be able to down load the crane manuals from the manufacturer's site on the world wide web (Internet) or ask the manufacturers to Email you the information on particular make or model.   I hope this has been of help to you.   Safe Regards   Shata   CSF Chairman     --- On Wed, 8/7/09, Venky <venk...@gmail.com> wrote:

Get your preferred Email name! Now you can @ymail.com and @rocketmail.com.

[Venky Venkadesh]

Dear Mr. Shata,

 

Thanks for you reply. Your statement is really convincing me.

 

Best Regards,

 

Venkadesh. PR. Grad.IOSH