Which action is recommended to reduce lightning risk regarding metal objects?

Which action is recommended to reduce lightning risk regarding metal objects?

• A. Do not hold metal objects
• B. Keep metal objects away from you
• C. Wear metal jewelry for protection
• D. Stand outdoors with metal objects

Answer: (A)

Metal conducts electricity, so during a thunderstorm the current from a lightning strike can travel through any metal you’re touching. If you’re holding metal objects, you become part of the conductive path, which increases your risk of injury. The safest action is not to hold metal objects at all. Wearing metal jewelry or standing outdoors with metal items would add more conducting material and raise the chance of a dangerous path forming. Keeping metal away from you is helpful, but avoiding contact altogether provides the clearest protection.

Metal conducts electricity, so during a thunderstorm the current from a lightning strike can travel through any metal you’re touching. If you’re holding metal objects, you become part of the conductive path, which increases your risk of injury. The safest action is not to hold metal objects at all. Wearing metal jewelry or standing outdoors with metal items would add more conducting material and raise the chance of a dangerous path forming. Keeping metal away from you is helpful, but avoiding contact altogether provides the clearest protection.