Lightning Safety for Florida Agriculture Workers

Lightning Safety for Florida Agriculture Workers

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Lightning is a common occurrence in the Sunshine State.In fact, Florida is known as the lightning capital of the U.S.and ranks number one in lightning-caused deaths.As Floridians, we have grown Food Storage Bags accustomed to living with lightning and are possibly complacent about the destructive force that surrounds us.

Lightning causes about $5 billion worth of damage and kills an average of 50 people in the U.S.each year.Although lightning kills only about 10% of people struck, many 127 victims can suffer from physical and mental complications for the rest of their lives.In agriculture especially, as employers and employees we need to have a good working knowledge of lightning, its effects, and how to protect ourselves and others from this potentially life-threatening hazard.