Rain Safety TIPS by HSE INTEGRO

1. Staying Safe during the Rainy Season
The rainy season is upon us once again. While we
appreciate the rain & what it can do for the valley,
precautions should be taken to ensure safety for you and
you co-workers.

2. Lightning Safety
When thunder roars, go indoors. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning. There is no place outside that is safe from a lightning strike.
Remaining indoors for 30 minutes after seeing the last lightning and hearing the
last thunder will eliminate the risk at the end of storms.
If fewer than 30 seconds elapse between the time you see a flash and hear the
thunder, then the flash is less than 6 miles away. Research has shown that the
most successive flashes are within 6 miles, which means that you should have
reached a safe place if lightning is less than 6 miles away. However, lightning may
strike up to 10 miles away from the parent storm.
If someone is struck by
lightning, call 112, 108
immediately.

3. Indoor Safety
Never touch wiring during a thunderstorm. It's too late to unplug electronics if
thunder is heard.
Corded phones are dangerous during thunderstorms. Lightning traveling through
telephone wires has killed people. Cell phone and cordless phones are safe.
Wait to use any plumbing-sinks, showers, tubs, and toilets. Plumbing can conduct
electricity from lightning strikes from outside.
Unplug expensive electronics including TV, stereo, home entertainment centers,
and computers modem lines. Stop playing video games connected to the TV.

4. Outdoor Safety
No place outside is safe from lightning during a thunderstorm.
When a storm approaches go to a nearby large substantial
building or a fully-enclosed metal-topped vehicle. Bring pets
indoors. Lightning and thunder are very scary for pets, & they are
likely to panic or even run away to try & escape the storm.

5. Slips & Falls
Wear appropriate footwear with solid support and slip resistant soles.
Don’t be in a hurry; avoid slipping on wet sidewalks or walkways by taking slow,
short steps.
Avoid walking through puddles no matter how shallow they appear.
Avoid using wet stairs; use the elevator during the rainy season.
If you do use the stairs, never walk the stairs with your hands in your pockets, and
always use the handrails.
Be alert to water that may be tracked in around doorways; be a leader in safety by
cleaning up wet hazards.
Make sure that there are entry matt’s in the doorways so workers can dry their
feet before entering.

6. While Driving
Give yourself more time for heavy traffic due to rain.
Obey the speed limit and drive slower in the rain; the roads are very slick
when wet!
Maintain an extra distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Make sure that the windshield wipers are in proper working order; change
the wiper blades before the rainy season arrives.

7. While Driving
Make sure that the defroster is in proper working order; keep the dash clear so
as to not block the defroster.
Turn on your headlights while driving during rainy weather.
Do not drive around road barricades; they are there for your safety, the road or
bridge may be washed out.
Avoid driving into flooded areas; if your vehicle stalls in rapidly rising
floodwaters, abandon it immediately and climb to higher ground.

8. Be prepared at home-have these things on
standby
Three gallons of water FOR EACH PERSON AND PET in clean, closed containers
First aid kit
A stock of food that requires no cooking or refrigeration
Portable and working battery-operated radio, flashlights, and extra batteries
(Candles and oil lamps are fire hazards)
Necessary medications
Stay indoors, keep your pets indoors, too. It is the safest place for everyone.