It’s A Bit Shocking – Lightening Strikes

In the event of a lightning strike on the job site, it’s important to have a stand down procedure in place to ensure the safety of all workers. Here are some steps that they consider:
The safety officer on each location is responsible for monitoring weather conditions and determining when it’s necessary to initiate the stand down procedure.
When lightning is detected within 10 miles of the job site, the safety officer will notify staff to alert all workers to stop work immediately and seek shelter indoors.
All workers will be instructed to remain in their vehicle and remain on-site during this time.
Once the storm has passed and it’s deemed safe to resume work, the safety officer will give the all-clear signal.

Remember, safety should always be the top priority on a job site, and having a stand down procedure for lightning strikes can help ensure that everyone stays safe in the event of an unexpected storm. Well…do the procedures on paper really work? Are the procedures inforced?