Safety
Lightning safety
The monitoring and response plan used to protect people from lightning during outdoor work or events.
Hazards
- The monitoring and response plan used to protect people from lightning during outdoor work or events.
Controls
- Predetermine a conservative suspension trigger, substantial shelter, evacuation time, communication, accountability, and all-clear criteria; tents, trees, and open vehicles are not equivalent shelter.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Predetermine a conservative suspension trigger, substantial shelter, evacuation time, communication, accountability, and all-clear criteria; tents, trees, and open vehicles are not equivalent shelter.
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Sources
- Published Technical Standards — Entertainment Services and Technology Association
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration