Had a close call with a load swing on a windy day in Denver

Was setting a steel beam last month when a gust caught it, nearly tagged the side of the building. My spotter yelled 'hold!' and I had to ride the swing out. How do you guys handle sudden wind changes on high-rise jobs?

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miles_roberts222mo ago

Holy cow, a beam hit the cab? That's terrifying. I'd be checking that weather app religiously too after a scare like that. Smart move planning picks around the gusts.

danieljenkins1mo ago

Wade knows what he's talking about @miles_roberts22 - been there myself on a shingle toss.

wadeyoung2mo ago

Used to just watch the flag and hope for the best. After a beam swung into my crane's cab on a bridge job, I check the weather app for gusts every morning now and plan my picks for the calmest part of the day.