Primary prevention

Prevention of electrical injuries includes home and work safety programs, especially for children.[7][17] Knowledge of electrical hazards and awareness of potential causes for injury are essential for all workers in the construction industry.[1]

If lightning or thunder can be seen or heard, risk of electrocution is present and can last for 30 minutes after the storm has passed. Large enclosed structures are safer than smaller or open buildings. If a storm is in the area, water, high places, unprotected small buildings, open fields, isolated trees, and metal towers should be avoided.[18] Enclosed metal vehicles with the windows rolled up (e.g., school buses) provide good protection.[19]

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