Should outdoor work in confined spaces be halted during thunderstorm weather?
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I just want to discuss this theoretically. For example, if maintenance work is being carried out inside some equipment outdoors and a thunderstorm occurs, should the work be stopped and everyone evacuate the site, or can the work continue? If it is to prevent electric shock (lightning strikes), I think the container will have a shielding effect on electrical charges, so it should be safer than being outdoors, right? It’s just a theoretical discussion; if I actually encountered such a situation, I would choose to stop the maintenance work.
It seems that welding operations are not allowed when the humidity is below 90%. Wind speeds of level 6 do not permit lifting operations.
In terms of the principle of lightning protection, it is of course safest to stay inside a container. It is a natural primary shield. In fact, inside the device, as long as you’re not at the highest point, it’s safe. The chimney is the biggest lightning rod; I wonder if I’m right?
Generally speaking, work can be carried out inside the container during thunderstorm weather. Strictly speaking, it depends on what kind of task it is; for example, there are requirements such as a maximum allowable humidity level, and tasks that involve working in humid environments or performing welding and other activities with special requirements cannot be carried out
During thunderstorm weather, I think it’s best to avoid working with containers as much as possible
Although containers can provide some shielding, during thunderstorms I think it’s still better to stop working – it’s better to be cautious just in case.
Should work be stopped during thunderstorms, just as a precaution?
After all, since temporary power supply is needed, it’s better to stop the work.
With proper protective measures in place, there are no issues with the work, unless one doesn’t want to do it.
Well, just in terms of protection against lightning strikes, I don’t think there are any problems; for example, carrying out anti-corrosion measures or having blacksmiths do some work there. But when it comes to connecting temporary power supplies, as mentioned above, there might still be some risks
During thunderstorm weather, I think it’s best to avoid working outdoors or inside containers