… muscular and vascular disorders as a result of hand-arm vibration. soft tissue injuries such as hernias. chronic … sudden force sustained or awkward postures exposure to vibration. This could include tasks like restraining live … or sorting objects on a conveyor belt. The workplace vibration guidance material has more information on managing …
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Resources… Whole body vibration information sheet Use this information sheet if you measure and assess vibration at the workplace. This information sheet is part of a workplace vibration collection, including: Implementation and …
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Resources… Hand arm vibration information sheet Workers using hand-held power … wrenches – may be exposed to harmful levels of hard-arm vibration (HAV). This information sheet is on how to manage the risk of HAV in the workplace. Minimising vibration exposure can reduce the risk of musculoskeletal …
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Guide… Guide to measuring and assessing whole body vibration Workers can experience whole body vibration (WBV) at the workplace. Use this guide if you measure and assess vibration at the workplace. This guide is part of …
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19 March 2020 |
Guide… Guide to managing risks of exposure to hand arm vibration Workers can experience hand-arm vibration (HAV) at the workplace. Use this guide if you are a … likely to be exposed to HAV, or if you measure and assess vibration at the workplace. This guide is part of a workplace …
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01 October 2016 |
Guide… Guide to managing risks of exposure to whole body vibration Workers can be exposed to whole body vibration (WBV) at the workplace. Use this guide if you are … likely to be exposed to WBV, or if you measure and assess vibration at the workplace. This guide is part of …
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01 October 2016 |
Guide… to measuring and assessing workplace exposure to hand arm vibration Workers can experience hand-arm vibration at the workplace. Use this guide if you measure and assess vibration at the workplace. This guide is part of a workplace …
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19 September 2012 |
Reports… and effectiveness of the European directive relating to vibration in the workplace This report reviews the European … European Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) Directive on Vibration (2002/44/EC) It looks at the directives’ … for the health effects caused by exposure to vibration in the workplace identifies gaps in knowledge …
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Poor physical environment A poor physical environment means workers are exposed to unpleasant, poor quality or hazardous working environments or conditions. It is more than the office being a little chilly first thing on a cold morning. A poor physical …
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… one level to another falling or dislodging earth or rock vibration and hazardous noise exposure to airborne … one level to another falling or dislodging earth or rock vibration and hazardous noise exposure to airborne …