Referring to several CeRMAT/ANM below relate with the substandard actions and substandard

conditions of HAMMER recorded into I-Serve well as well (see below) :

1. Found ….. testing crew used steel hammer when rig up testing line on the platform MWP-B.
2. During transfer fresh water from platform to barge on EWS 3 tank, found brass hammer was
brought down. It might potentially causing dropped object since the brass hammer not secured
properly .
3. Found hammer brass was broken
4. Found handle of 5 kg brass hammer was damage
5. STOP JOB : Brass Hammer was nearly worn out when well intervention team going to remove
3.1/8" SSV at HB 357 S1. The job continue after brass hammer was substituted with new one.

By then we would like giving a short lesson learn talks about Hammer (adopted from INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD : IEC 60745-2-6 and NFPA 55) wish at later on e could have any feedbacks and more advices
how to operate, maintain and service
A hammer is a tool meant to deliver an impact to an object. The most common uses in WLI operations
are for tightening (re-tightening) or loosening weco’s hammer, bolts, driving nails, fitting parts, forging
metal and breaking up objects also many other daily activities. Hammers are often designed for a
specific purpose based on working types, operation tasks or working environmental, and vary widely in
their shape and structure. The usual features are a handle and a head, with most of the weight in the
head. The basic design is hand-operated, but there are also many mechanically operated models for
heavier uses, such as steam hammers.
Hammer is A hand tool consisting of a handle with a head of metal or other heavy rigid material that is
attached at a right angle, used for striking or pounding.

A hammer is a handheld tool used to strike another object. It consists of a handle to which is attached a
heavy head, usually made of metal, with one or more striking surfaces. Hammer heads are made of high
carbon, heat-treated steel for strength and durability. The heat treatment helps prevent chipping or
cracking caused by repeated blows against other metal objects. Certain specialty hammers may have
heads made of copper, brass, and other materials. Dead-blow hammers have a hollow head filled with
small steel shot to give maximum impact with little or no rebound. Brass Hammer, also known as non
sparking hammer or spark proof hammer and used mainly in heavy flammable/hazardous areas like oil
and gas fields.  Designs and variations : The essential part of a hammer is the head, a compact solid
mass that is able to deliver the blow to the intended target without itself deforming. As the impact
between steel hammer heads and the objects being hit can, and may create sparks, which in some
industries such as in oil and gas fields  and underground coal mining with methane gas, or in other
hazardous environments containing flammable gases and vapours, can be dangerous and risk igniting
the gases. In these environments, a variety of non-sparking metal tools are used, being principally like
Brass, Aluminum or Beryllium copper-headed hammers. Brass are not use not mainly for hammer and
tool only but also on special weapons, sculptures also armor in several hose and cables contain an
explosives material that will not spark and potential create an explosive.
Safe Work Practices of Hammering :
 Identify hazardous to environmental and atmosphere gases
 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety glove, safety footwear and safety
glasses (in other case may use face shield/visor)
 Ensure the work area is clear of debris.
 Ensure there is adequate lighting in the work area.
 Keep your fingers away from the striking area (aware to pinch point)
 Do not use any tools if you feel drowsy or unwell.
 Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry or long loose hair while using a hammer.
 Do not use any broken or unsafe tools, attach a warning tag, take it out-of service and advise your
supervisor (in other word damages to hammer head or handheld bar)
 Do not use a hammer with a loose or damaged handle.
 Do not use a handle that is cracked, broken or loosely attached to the head.
 Do not use a hammer head with cracks, chips, mushrooming or excessive wear.
 Do not use a hammer with cracks in the claw or eye section.
 Do not use a hammer for a purpose for which it was not designed or intended.
 Do not use one hammer to strike another hammer.
 Do not redress, grind or weld a hammer head.
 Do not strike an object with the side or cheek of the hammer.

Safe Work Procedure

1. Pre-operation selection and inspection
 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
 Select a hammer that is comfortable for you.
 Select a hammer that is the proper type, size and weight for the job.
 Select a hammer with a striking face diameter that is approximately 12 mm (0.5 inches) larger than the
face of the tool being struck (base on spec hammer)
 Inspect the hammer for damage prior to each use.
 Ensure the head of the hammer is firmly attached to the handle. Replace a loose or cracked handle.

2. Operation
 Check the material/stock for any foreign objects such as nails, staples or screws.
 Look behind you and above you before swinging a hammer.
 Watch the object you are hitting.
 Hold the hammer with your wrist straight and your hand firmly wrapped around the handle.
 Strike a hammer blow squarely with the striking face parallel to the surface being struck. Always avoid
glancing blows and over/under
strikes.