Exposing lightning safety myths: ‘Lightning protection systems are outdated technology.’
Lightning protection may look traditional, but appearances can be deceiving. While some older systems are now outdated, many modern installations use advanced engineering, contemporary materials and up-to-date risk assessment standards. Understanding the difference is essential to ensuring buildings stay properly protected.
Exposing lightning safety myths: ‘There’s nothing you can do about lightning strikes.’
When it comes to lightning, many people assume the damage it causes is simply unavoidable. After all, we can’t stop lightning from striking – and that’s true. But here’s the dangerous misunderstanding: While we can’t prevent lightning strikes, we absolutely can prevent most of the damage they cause.