The Dropped Object Experiment | 1 LB Bolt, 20' vs. 30' | Safety Week 2016

Falling objects can have huge consequences. In this video, we explore just how big a difference 10 feet can make when dropping a 1 pound object. #safetyweek

Transcript
FALLING FROM 20 FEET, A 1 POUND BOLT WILL HAVE AN IMPACT OF ALMOST 2,000 POUNDS OF FORCE.

"Alright, ready to start?"
"We're good to go. Clear."
"Clear. 3-2-1."

NOW WITH THE PROTECTION OF THE HARD HAT.

"Wow"

DROPPING FROM A HEIGHT OF 30 FEET, IT WILL NOW HAVE AN IMPACT OF ALMOST 3,000 POUNDS OF FORCE.

"3-2-1 dropping"
"Wow. That's quite a difference."
"That did a lot more damage. Ten more feet."

NOW WITH A HARD HAD.

"Dropping."
"Whoa. That sounded like a gunshot."
"We do have damage down here where his neck would be."

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