(2) Therefore, I would address this need by devising a protective helmet product for roofers. This helmet would be composed of durable metal material. Although metal is a strong conductor for electricity, a strong conductor gives lightning a low-resistance path. On the other hand, poor conductors have more resistance to electricity, which allows electrical energy to be converted into heat---this increases the possibility for fires or explosions. For more information on this phenomenon, one may reference a "faraday cage." In essence, while a metal helmet would not completely prevent lightning from striking a roofer, it would minimize the damage caused.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Solving the Problem
(1) The opportunity I have identified is a need for protective equipment for roofers that would protect these workers from potentially hazardous conditions. Roofers are often susceptible to lightning strikes and other lethal injuries because lightning tends to strike taller objects (i.e. roofs). This is due to the fact that taller objects provide upward streamers to connect with downward lightning streamers.
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Hey Michael,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed learning about your product. I never considered protective gear for roofers, especially in hazardous conditions. It would be awesome for you to gather some statistics on roofers and the kind of injuries they are experiencing. I would awesome their biggest threat is taking a hard fall. Your product is actually very easily scalable and potentially profitable. Good work!
Hey Michael,
ReplyDeleteI like how your main concern with your product is the safety of the workers. I can see that you did research on the material that you would use for your product to ensure top results. Although the problem you addressed cannot be completely solved, you took the approach where the minimum amount of damage would be caused. Possibly expanding your product to more than just a helmet could help protect other parts of your body. Great job!
Good Morning, I like that you have concern for hard labor workers and have considered new technology for them, I did not even consider such an invention. You have a good depth of the situation and understand how your new innovation could help. I would love to see a sketch of what this would look like and how the inside would keep them secure as well. Good work!
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