Picking up bad vibrations
Language: English Series: Health and Safety Bulletin ; 341 August/September 2005, 13-16(4)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Looks at the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 which came into force on the 6 July 2005. These regulations implement the physical agents (vibration) directive (Directive 2002/44/EC) which are designed to reduce the vibration risks associated with equipment, machinery and vehicles. Discusses; who is at risk; exposure limit and action values; assessing the risks; rules of thumb; estimating exposure; controlling the risks; health surveillance; and information and training. Contains tables covering main requirements of the regulations, estimating exposure, vibration levels for common tools, and hand -arm vibration syndrome.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L130514 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 130514-1001 |
Looks at the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 which came into force on the 6 July 2005. These regulations implement the physical agents (vibration) directive (Directive 2002/44/EC) which are designed to reduce the vibration risks associated with equipment, machinery and vehicles. Discusses; who is at risk; exposure limit and action values; assessing the risks; rules of thumb; estimating exposure; controlling the risks; health surveillance; and information and training. Contains tables covering main requirements of the regulations, estimating exposure, vibration levels for common tools, and hand -arm vibration syndrome.