Most lightning victims are steps away from lightning safety, so don't be apathetic about lightning. Remember, When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! You are not safe anywhere outside. Run to a safe building or vehicle when you first hear thunder, see lightning or observe dark …
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National Electrical Safety Month Reminder: Surge Protectors Alone are Not Designed to Handle a Direct Lightning Strike!
May 9, 2014 -- May is National Electrical Safety Month and the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) is joining the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) to raise awareness about the importance of electrical safety. Naturally, our focus is lightning. Lightning is an …
An Update to “Unapproved Lightning Protection Devices Fail to Prevent Fires at Oil Refineries,” Issued October 3, 2013
HARTFORD, Conn., April 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) has been notified by Lightning Eliminators (LEC) in Boulder, Co, that the two lightning events that occurred at separate Venezuelan refineries in the summer of 2013 should not be …
Trades Dabbling in Lightning Protection Quickly Learn that the Devil is in the Details.
April 10, 2014 -- It’s unlikely that you’d hire a roofer to service your appliance repairs or contract with a plumber to handle electrical wiring for your home or business. So, isn't it common sense to apply the same logic for your lightning protection system installations? …
Need for Quality Control for Lightning Protection Emphasized by Industry Experts
MARYVILLE, Mo., March 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A diverse group of lightning protection experts, engineers and safety directors recently met at the 82nd annual LPI/ULPA Lightning Protection Conference in Singer Island, FL to review industry developments in technology, …
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Questions & Answers about Lightning Protection Inspections: Why Third Party Review is Important for your System!
March 11, 2014 -- Just as inspections are a standard practice in the world of construction, it’s understood in the lightning protection industry that lightning protection systems must be inspected following completion of their installation. Third party inspection is the …
Is Your Lightning Protection Due for a Check-up? Why Maintenance is Key to Ensuring a Safe and Effective System.
February 12, 2014 -- Media accounts of lightning striking a station tower at Baltimore’s main airport and injuring an air traffic controller last September have exposed new safety concerns for airports. Has this incident exposed a vulnerability at our country's …
Tending to the Trees! How Lightning Protection Provides Sustainability to Keep Trees Healthy & Green
January 16, 2014 -- "They are beautiful in their peace, they are wise in their silence. They will stand after we are dust. They teach us, and we tend them." - Galeain ip Altiem MacDunelmor Are you tending to your trees? Even if you aren't a full-fledged tree-hugger, you …
Non-profits Share Top Five Lightning Protection and Lightning Safety Awareness Success Stories of 2013
HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In 2013, two non-profits, the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) and the Lightning Safety Alliance (LSA) expanded their commitment to lightning safety education through outreach efforts with like-minded …
2014 NFPA Safety Standard Adds New Applications for Lightning Protection
December 19, 2013 -- The oldest and most comprehensive safety standard for lightning protection has been updated to address several new industry developments. The recently-released 2014 edition of NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems includes …
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