What is the procedure for properly grounding a piece of heavy equipment during electrical storm conditions?

The primary recommendation during electrical storm conditions is to cease operation of heavy equipment and seek shelter in a safe location. There is no practical method for 'grounding' heavy equipment to protect it or its operator from a direct lightning strike. Grounding, in electrical terms, provides a path for current to flow safely to the earth in the event of a fault. However, the immense energy of a lightning strike would overwhelm any grounding system on heavy equipment. If operating heavy equipment during an ....