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 the hazard of being struck by lightning. a)Site - Taylor Ranch - 1980 S.E. Rice Rd. Arcadia, Fl. 34266 Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by lightning while working in an open field, on or about, 06/23/08. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method would be to develop and implement a formal lightning protection program when working in areas exposed to the hazard. Such a program would consist of elements such as, but not limited to the following; 1. Utilize lightning detection methods such as; purchasing and providing personal lightning detectors, which emit a loud audible warning sound before and while lightning is within striking distance. Follow the "flash to bang method", as a form of detection for fast approaching storms. 2. Utilize and monitor weather band radio reports that give immediate emergency warnings of fast approaching thunderstorms. 3. Remove employees from the site and direct them to a safe location in a timely manner upon detection of fast incoming thunderstorm activity. 4. Train employees on the best means of protecting themselves should they be caught in an unprotected area. This includes training employees to stay away from tall conductive objects, including trees. 5. Ensure that all employees are accounted for and that they have reached the safe location. 6. Implement an effective enforcement procedure.