Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: (a)On May 21, 2004, an employee was exposed to the hazard of being struck by lightning while working outdoors under lightning and thunderstorm conditions. Among methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is the implementation of an effective safety program which could include the following essentials: 1)Develop and implement an effective written lightning protection system. 2)Follow the Federal Emergency Management Agency; National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration; National Weather Channel; Lightning Protection Institute; and the local Weather Channel. "Lightning & Safety Guidelines" to be followed as a thunderstorm approaches. 3)Provide training to educate the managers on lightning safety guidelines. 4)Implement an effective enforcement procedure. 5)Remove employees from the site after recognizing incoming lightning and/or thunderstorm. No Abatement Certification or Documentation Required.tion