{"id":40339,"date":"2022-10-27T10:37:15","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T10:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/?p=40339"},"modified":"2022-11-25T05:09:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T05:09:26","slug":"can-heavy-equipment-get-struck-by-lightning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/can-heavy-equipment-get-struck-by-lightning\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Heavy Equipment Get Struck by Lightning?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/can-heavy-equipment-get-struck-by-lightning\/#How_Lightning_Works\" >How Lightning Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/can-heavy-equipment-get-struck-by-lightning\/#Effects_of_Lightning_on_the_Construction_Sector\" >Effects of Lightning on the Construction Sector<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/can-heavy-equipment-get-struck-by-lightning\/#Safety_Measures_Against_Lightning_for_Construction_Workers\" >Safety Measures Against Lightning for Construction Workers&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/can-heavy-equipment-get-struck-by-lightning\/#Vehicle_as_Shelter\" >Vehicle as Shelter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/can-heavy-equipment-get-struck-by-lightning\/#Phone_Safety\" >Phone Safety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/can-heavy-equipment-get-struck-by-lightning\/#Waiting_for_the_Storm_to_Pass\" >Waiting for the Storm to Pass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/can-heavy-equipment-get-struck-by-lightning\/#Emergency_Action_Plan_EAP\" >Emergency Action Plan (EAP)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/can-heavy-equipment-get-struck-by-lightning\/#Lightning_warning_systems\" >Lightning warning systems<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Lightning_Works\"><\/span><b>How Lightning Works<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, lightning can be observed during a thunderstorm. When two electrically charged regions temporarily equalize themselves, a sudden electrostatic discharge is produced which is called lighting. During a thunderstorm, the air between the clouds serves as an insulator between two oppositely charged particles. As the storm intensifies, one of these charges overpowers the other, and a bolt of lightning is released to neutralize this excessive charge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When this lightning strikes heavy equipment, the worker inside is generally safe. When <strong>lightning strikes heavy equipment<\/strong>, the outer metallic surfaces carry most of the electricity. The worker inside is likely protected by the creation of a partial faraday cage. This happens mostly with larger equipment such as <strong>cranes, bulldozers, and backhoes<\/strong>, among others. Smaller equipment with smaller tires can react differently to the intense electrical charges, resulting in the complete destruction of the vehicle and severe injury or death of the person inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effects_of_Lightning_on_the_Construction_Sector\"><\/span><b>Effects of Lightning on the Construction Sector<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightning is a very dangerous natural force that can kill or severely injure people who get in contact with it. <strong>There are different types of lightning, but the most dangerous one is cloud-to-ground lightning.<\/strong> Studies reveal that cloud-to-ground lightning occurs 20 to 25 million times annually in the US alone. Close to 50 people die every year from lightning accidents, and more than 250 people suffer from permanent disabilities caused by lightning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightning is a major occupational hazard for workers in the construction industry. Roughly 20% of the fatalities caused by lightning are observed in the construction sector. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/importance-of-certified-and-licensed-heavy-equipment-operators\/\">Operators of heavy equipment<\/a> and agriculture equipment<\/strong> are significantly more exposed to lightning. Tall objects such as cranes, hoists, and ladders generally attract lightning first.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effects of lightning on <\/span><b>heavy equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can vary from a minute scratch to complete destruction of the equipment. The most common forms of damage caused by lightning to <\/span><b>heavy equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include pitting, arcing, and burning of the machine\u2019s exterior. However, in some cases, the complete destruction of vehicles is also observed. Another common type of damage caused by lightning is the destruction of equipment wiring and electrical system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_Measures_Against_Lightning_for_Construction_Workers\"><\/span><b>Safety Measures Against Lightning for Construction Workers&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><strong><em>Below are some safety measures that can help construction workers in case lightning strikes.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vehicle_as_Shelter\"><\/span><b>Vehicle as Shelter<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a thunderstorm or lightning, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/is-the-life-of-a-heavy-equipment-operator-for-you\/\">heavy equipment operator<\/a> should shut down the equipment, close the doors and windows, and sit with their hands in their lap until the storm passes. The reason why they should put their hands in their laps is to avoid contact with the metal surface. During closed-in lighting, the operator, under any circumstances, should evacuate the equipment to find another form of shelter. The moment an operator touches the ground in the event of lightning, voltage might pass through them from the road, severely injuring them.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phone_Safety\"><\/span><b>Phone Safety<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the event of lightning or thunderstorm, the operator should avoid touching or using cell phones or any corded device. Once the storm passes, the operator may then use a wireless cell phone to get help.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Waiting_for_the_Storm_to_Pass\"><\/span><b>Waiting for the Storm to Pass<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A standard operating procedure in the event of lightning or storm is that workers need to wait for 30 minutes in their shelter after hearing the last sounds of thunder before exiting the shelter.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emergency_Action_Plan_EAP\"><\/span><b>Emergency Action Plan (EAP)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers should ensure that a written emergency action plan (EAP) is provided to workers and also kept on the jobsites. This EAP should include a lightning safety protocol for workers. Training on the EAP should also be provided and made mandatory for all workers.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lightning_warning_systems\"><\/span><b>Lightning warning systems<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers should make use of lightning warning or detection systems. These systems prove to be very useful in preventing accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Lightning Works Typically, lightning can be observed during a thunderstorm. 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