Pay-per-view (PPV) format perfect for individual users.
Get immediate access to this interactive eLearning course online. Must be used within 30 days, expires 48 hours after launch.
Language: English
Great for in-person classroom training or as an alternative to DVD.
Includes printable documents and Convergence Video Player for Windows systems. Content expires after 1 year.
Great for trainers or groups who need unlimited online access to multiple courses. Available in two ways:
Equipment Safety Series (Details)Includes 19 courses for $599/year. Health & Safety (EHS) Library (Details)Includes 177 courses for $1,199/year.
Ideal for corporate licensing and high volume users.
Get Convergence courses into your current LMS to track and report employee training. Or contact us to learn more about the advantages of licensing our courses with the Convergence LMS.
Need help deciding? Compare delivery formats.
Like what you see?
The full course is 15 minutes long and available in a number of affordable formats.
Explore this page for pricing and delivery options.
Training Time: 15 minutes
Compatibility: Desktop, Tablet, Phone
Based on: Industry Standards and Best Practices
Languages: English
When working on heavy construction equipment, there are often situations when you have the need to strike a metal component of a machine with a hammer. Most hammers have hardened steel heads, and there is a hidden danger in striking two hardened metal surfaces together. This action can lead to sharp pieces of metal breaking out of the hammer or the struck piece of metal at very high velocity. This course will describe why this happens and what can be done to minimize the danger and protect yourself from injury.
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
The following key questions are answered in this module:
What is the primary danger of striking a hardened metal object with a hardened hammer? This action can lead to sharp pieces of metal breaking out of the hammer or the struck piece of metal at very high velocity.
Why is hardened steel more brittle than mild steel? The hardening process modifies the crystalline structure of the steel and generates internal stresses which make the metal more rigid and more brittle.
What alternative tools can be used to avoid the possibility of creating metal shards? Depending on the job that needs to be done, a non-impact tool such as a press, a slide hammer which changes the point of impact, or a malleable hammer could be used.
What is a slide hammer? A slide hammer consists of a weight which slides on a rod. When the weight is slid, it hits a collar near the tip of the tool and the force of the impact is transferred to the target.
What PPE is appropriate if you have to strike metal against metal? At a very minimum, eye protection must be worn. Ideally, a face mask and leather apron should also be worn to protect your entire body from possible flying metal shards.
Below is a transcript of the video sample provided for this module:
Use the additional resources and links below to learn more about this topic:
Back Injury Prevention
View Course
Forklift Safety
Heavy Equipment Safety Introduction
Machine Guarding
Welding Safety
Perfect for individual users. Get immediate online access. Must be used within 30 days, expires 48 hours after launch.
DVD alternative for in-person classroom training. Get one or more videos on a USB drive. Content expires after 1 year.
Import our SCORM/AICC compatible eLearning courses into an LMS for administrative tracking and reporting on training.