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Wolf, Jerry . 2008. T&D Snippets—Evaluating Lightning Protection on Lookouts and Communication Facilities. 0873 2S14. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Missoula Technology and Development Center.

Evaluating Lightning Protection on Lookouts and Communication Facilities

By Ted Etter

Unexpected lightning can raise the hair on the back of your neck, especially when you're in a lookout. Many Forest Service facilities have lightning protection systems. These systems need to be inspected regularly, which requires understanding how the systems work and how to identify problems.

This tech tip explains about how to perform initial visual inspections and describes the specialized tools that are needed. Additional tools are being evaluated and developed at MTDC.

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Keywords: electrical resistance, facilities, grounding, inspections, safety at work, specifications, wiring

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