Calls for thunderstorm safety lessons

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorm safety education should be made compulsory in schools as an early measure to prevent mishaps from occuring,said a lightning protection expert from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Director of Centre of Excellence on lightning Protection Associate Prof Dr Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Ka...

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Main Author: New Straits Times,
Format: Newspaper
Language:English
Published: 2012
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/19102/1/calls.pdf
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/19102/
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Summary:KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorm safety education should be made compulsory in schools as an early measure to prevent mishaps from occuring,said a lightning protection expert from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Director of Centre of Excellence on lightning Protection Associate Prof Dr Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir said society was not that concerned with safety as outdoor activities were still conducted during thunderstorms. "When thunderstorms occur,all indoor and outdoor activities must stop to avoid damage to property and personal injury. The public only take prenetive measures after deaths,injuries and damage to property occur." Bernama