National Lightning Safety Institute
(NLSI) is an independent, non-product advocate of lightning safety
for both people and structures:
Personal Lightning Safety means anticipating a high-risk
situation and moving to a low-risk location. Result: Improved ES&H practices.
Structural Lightning Safety means using various exterior
and interior defensive systems in a detailed, site-specific
process. Result: Improved power quality assurance.
NLSI provides objective assistance on many kinds of lightning problems,
including experience with:
- Analytical testing and site audits
- Power generation/T&D in wind, gas turbine, co-gen, and diesel
- Explosives storage for defense and industry
- Global mining operations for people safety, power quality, and production continuity
- Investigations in root cause and risk probability issues
Our website provides a wealth of training materials,
maps, photos, and factual details about lightning issues, written by both NLSI and other lightning experts.
NLSI's
illustrated technical book on Lightning
Protection for Engineers has been updated for 2008.
Order
new and updated International
Codes and Standards on Lightning Safety.
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