What Should Employees Know About Lightning Strikes?
In the U.S., it is estimated that as many as 100 people die each year as a result of being struck by lightning. This represents more deaths than most other natural disasters, such as hurricanes or tornadoes. Did you know that: • one lightning strike can injure or kill one or more people • outdoor workers face a high risk of suffering a fatal lightning strike • 30% of those struck by lightning will die; 74% who survive will have permanent disabilities • death from a lightning strike usually occurs within one hour of injury • most lightning strikes occur outdoors between May and September. Recommendations from the Center for Disease Control • monitor weather forecasts during the thunderstorm season • remind employees that lightning is present in all thunderstorms • lightning often precedes rain and can strike as far as 10 miles away from the rain of a thunderstorm • seek shelter immediately when thunder is heard – avoid trees or tall objects, high ground, water, open spaces and metal obj
In the U.S., it is estimated that as many as 100 people die each year as a result of being struck by lightning. This represents more deaths than most other natural disasters, such as hurricanes or tornadoes. Did you know that: • one lightning strike can injure or kill one or more people • outdoor workers face a high risk of suffering a fatal lightning strike • 30% of those struck by lightning will die; 74% who survive will have permanent disabilities • death from a lightning strike usually occurs within one hour of injury • most lightning strikes occur outdoors between May and September.
