Grande Prairie Regional Safety Committee

Today at the GPRSC meeting, Sarah with Key To Safety presented a valuable safety minute on 'Lightening Safety When Working Outdoors'.

Lightening can strike up to 16 km (10 miles) away from a storm, even when the sky above you appear clear. If you hear thunder you are close enough to be struck by lightening.

Key Safety Reminders:

- Monitor weather conditions before and during outside work.

- Follow the 30-30 Rule. Count slowly from 1-30 while timing 30 seconds. If the time between seeing lightening and hearing thunder is less that 30 seconds stop work and seek shelter immediately. Move to a substantial building or a fully enclosed vehicle. Avoid trees, open fields, elevated areas and metal objects.

- Stay sheltered for at least 30 minutes after the last thunderclap before resuming work.

- Report changing weather conditions to your supervisor and follow site emergency procedures.

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