HSE principal construction inspector for Merseyside and Cheshire, Wayne Crumpton said: "Construction professionals should be well aware that following high winds and heavy rain they should carry out inspections of their activities and relevant equipment that could be adversely affected by the weather."
 
He added:
 
"What is not so obvious is the risk from unsecured items that can be caught by the wind and blown into people and cause serious injury. Examples include hoardings, gates, panel products and even structures under construction. Just as important is maintaining construction sites in a state where high winds cannot lead to danger."
"With more high winds forecast, site managers need to ensure that ladders and scaffolds are properly tied, gates and similar are secured and not allowed to swing and walls etc are adequately supported."