In the United States, there are organizations (including UL and the Lightning Protection Institute) that certify installations of Lightning Protection Systems. The National Fire Protection Association with its NFPA 780 standard defines how to properly protect a structure from the effects of lightning. Outside the structure, there is great concern for the safety of people who, many times, are working in open spaces without protection from a lightning strike.
An important component of protection from the effects of lightning strikes is a Lightning Warning System. If you knew that a lightning-capable storm was building, prior to a lightning strike, you can take preventative measures to help ensure the safety of your field workers.
In the past couple of decades there have been major advances in early detection with storm warning systems that can notify users of impending storms with lightning strike potential. There are two basic types: