A crew is working on a rooftop PV install. Wind gusts increase and workers feel unstable while carrying materials. What is the best immediate action?
Ignore the gusts if the forecast looked fine
Pause the task and reassess conditions and controls
Continue but work faster to finish before it gets worse
Remove gloves to improve grip
Explanation
Changing environmental conditions can quickly increase fall risk. Stopping work to reassess is an appropriate use of stop-work authority.