Recently I was made aware of a report from Florida about lightning striking a metal septic tank, which caused it to explode. This event is probably pretty rare but nonetheless it can happen. This also got me thinking about how often we, as service providers, are working outside when thunderstorms approach and this is a matter of personal safety. Lightning strikes can be deadly if you are unlucky or unaware of your surroundings during storms.
According to the National Weather Service there are five ways a person can be struck by lightning. Any of these have the potential to be fatal
