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13/06/2017 By Ian Leave a Comment

Is prevention better than cure? | Lightning Strike Prevention

Lightning Strike Prevention

The most exciting concept to come out of the Lightning Protection sector for centuries is the idea of ‘Lightning Strike Prevention’.

Now, preventing lightning itself is outside the scope of any working installation today.  And maybe something for the scientific communities to think over. However, preventing an STRIKE-attachment to a structure IS something that is here and now! [Read more…] about Is prevention better than cure? | Lightning Strike Prevention

Filed Under: Lightning Protection Design Tagged With: CTS, DAS, dissipation array, IEC 62305, lightening protection, lightning prevention, Lightning Protection, lightning strikes, NFPA, NFPA780, point discharge, Tag Archive - Lightning Strike

22/01/2014 By Ian

When Lightning Strikes – What to do if someone is struck by lightning

Lightning strike Emergency 999

Common injuries from being struck by lightning can be:

  • nerve and muscle paralysis,
  • impaired eyesight and hearing,
  • raised blood pressure.

[Read more…] about When Lightning Strikes – What to do if someone is struck by lightning

Filed Under: Lightning Tagged With: BS7430, lightning danger, Lightning Protection, lightning strikes, what to do in a thunderstorm, what to do when lightning strikes

15/01/2014 By Ian

When Lightning Strikes – Is it safe to … carry on normal living, during a thunderstorm?

When lightning strikes during thunderstorms, do you wonder if it’s safe to carry on normal living?

Is it Safe to watch TV during a thunderstorm?

If your home is equipped with an external and internal lightning protection system and appropriate surge protective devices, you can watch your favourite TV show without risk during the thunderstorm.

[Read more…] about When Lightning Strikes – Is it safe to … carry on normal living, during a thunderstorm?

Filed Under: Lightning Tagged With: BS7430, lightning danger, Lightning Protection, lightning strikes, thunderstorm facts, thunderstorm safety, what to do in a thunderstorm, what to do when lightning strikes

08/01/2014 By Ian

When Lightning Strikes … Making Life-Saving Decisions at Lightning Speed (part 2)

Lightning strikes

Lightning strike part 2

While wind surfing

There is absolutely no protection on a surfboard. Head for the shore at the first sign of an imminent thunderstorm and seek shelter.  If there is no time left, put down the mast and crouch down on the surfboard.  This does not eliminate the danger however, it is considerably reduced. [Read more…] about When Lightning Strikes … Making Life-Saving Decisions at Lightning Speed (part 2)

Filed Under: Lightning Tagged With: BS7430, lightning danger, Lightning Protection, lightning strikes, what to do in a thunderstorm

03/01/2014 By Ian

When Lightning Strikes … Making Life-Saving Decisions at Lightning Speed (part 1)

Lightning strikes

Lightning Strikes in open terrain

When lightning strikes and you are caught outdoors, there are two main dangers:

  • First and foremost, being the highest point around.
  • And secondly, when lightning strikes near you.

[Read more…] about When Lightning Strikes … Making Life-Saving Decisions at Lightning Speed (part 1)

Filed Under: Lightning Tagged With: BS7430, Lightning Protection, lightning strikes, thunderstorm facts, thunderstorm safety, what to do in a thunderstorm

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