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Gritting 'Er Done In St. Johns

Our Florida Service Group has been hard at work removing rag material in St. Johns

County, FL.

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Florida Service Group Field Supervisor Aaron Hood, assisted by Dan Snyder,prepares for a confined space supplied-air operation in St. Johns County, FL.

SAFETY SPOTLIGHT: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!

If you're working outside and you hear thunder, even a distant rumble, find



If you're working outside and you hear thunder, even a distant rumble, finda safe place immediately. Thunderstorms always include lightning, andany thunder you hear is caused by lightning.

We all know lightning is a dangerousnatural force. But what is it exactly? Simply put, lightning is a giant sparkof electricity in the atmospherebetween clouds or between a cloudand the ground. And more than 300people are struck by lightning annuallyin the United States. During the past 30 years, about 50people have been killed by lightningstrikes each year, and even more sufferpermanent disabilities. Thankfully, OSHA and the NationalOceanic and AtmosphericAdministration offer many tips andrecommendations for lightning safety. Workers whose jobs involve workingoutdoors in open spaces, on or near tallobjects, or near explosives orconductive materials have significantexposure to lightning risks. Worker activities at higher risk forlightning hazards include: logging,explosives handling or storage, heavyequipment operation, roofing,construction, building maintenance,power utility field repair, steel

erection/telecommunications, farmingand field labor, plumbing andpipe fitting, lawn services, airportground personnel operations, pool andbeach lifeguarding. Prior to beginning any outdoor work,employers and supervisors shouldcheck NOAA weather reports(weather.gov) and radio forecasts forweather hazards. Watch for darkeningclouds and increasing wind speeds. Unfortunately, there is no safe placeoutside in a thunderstorm. But youcan follow NOAA's recommendations todecrease the risk of being struck.

Don't be the tallest object -lightning is likely to strike thetallest objects in a given area.Avoid isolated tall trees, hilltops,large equipment and ladders.Avoid open areas, such as fields.Never lie flat on the ground.Retreat to dense or low-lyingareas, but watch for flooding.Avoid water and get out of anybodies of water.

P.S. Polston Applied Technologies will be exhibiting at theFlorida Rural Water Association's Annual ConferenceAugust 8-10, at the Hilton Daytona Beach. Make sure tostop by and and say hi!

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