Lightning: Take Cover






Lightning is a deadly hazard for outdoor workers, and knowing where to take cover during a storm can mean the difference between life and death. This 1-page safety meeting topic has two discussion questions and can be used to host a safety meeting to review safe shelter options, what to avoid during a lightning storm, and critical actions to take when no safe building is nearby.


Long Version - 6 pages

Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet



Lightning: Take Cover, Construction, Industry, Fast

Blank Sign-in Sheet

Resources & References

Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews how to reduce lightning strike risk by avoiding conductive materials, identifying proper shelter locations, and understanding the dangers of remaining in exposed areas during storms.