ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
Reduce risk of lightning hazards at work with a lightning warning system
Lightning strikes the ground in the UK around 300,000 times a year , putting at risk those who are often outdoors in exposed , unsheltered locations .
Although there ’ s no full-proof protection from lightning , measures can be taken to reduce the risk of getting struck . Meteorological equipment specialist Biral is offering its BTD- 200 self-contained , standalone lightning warning system so employers can take precautions to prevent exposure to lightning and ensure workers ’ safety .
The BTD-200 is a modular system , designed to operate out-of-the-box and is expandable as requirements grow or change . The system comprises of a lightning detector which is placed outside , whilst a PC located indoors runs the supplied Lightning Works software . Users view the lightning in real-time on a map whilst displaying the urgent lightning alarm levels .
For more information call Biral on + 44 ( 0 ) 1275 847 787 , email info @ lightningearlywarning . com , or visit www . lightningearlywarning . com
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