Thunderstorms are electronically monitored on the platform for lightning strikes, because offshore drilling rig masts and crane booms are normally the tallest structure for many miles. Once a threatening system is within three miles of the rig, crane operations are suspended, and rig crews are prepared to stage in safe zones. Wind speed indicators are used by crane operators to monitor wind speed so that they can suspend operations any time the wind speed reaches 35 mph or greater. Read out the full HSE News from here: https://bit.ly/3J20CB9 or you can also download the PDF of the article from here: https://bit.ly/4aA2o8o. Contact us to know more about our HSE News: https://bit.ly/452JYdl.All Rights Reserved