Lightning rods are an essential part of the external lightning protection system, which main objective is to intercept the lightning bolt and drive it safely to the ground. The external system of protection against lightning is also part of the permanent measures of prevention and protection against lightning, according to the NTP 1084 for prevention of occupational hazards caused by lightning strikes.

Lightning is a phenomenon that, despite being very common, is little known outside the specialized forums and creates uncertainty. It is important for people’s safety and to safeguard the equipment, that some key points are taken into account on what not to do in case of a storm: