Lightning – Risk Assessment and Asset Protection for Electricians
By Lightning Protection EPCLightning is said to be one of the most commonly encountered high-risk weather conditions in Australia.
There are between five and ten deaths and over 100 severe injuries caused by lightning in Australia every year. Damage to Australian oil, gas and mining infrastructure due to lightning is estimated at $100m a year.
It is of vital importance to evaluate how big the issue of lightning is in Australia. It is also crucial for electricians to gain a better understanding of asset protection and risk assessment in hazardous areas, affected by lightning.