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Vibration

• Hand and Arm Vibration – Works
requiring the use of vibration generating
equipment should be avoided. Where
unavoidable, contractors must assess
and minimize risk and exposure to
operatives. Where significant risk of
injury exists from regular and prolonged
6. Welfare and Health
exposure to vibration, a preventative
programme for operatives and

supervisors must be implemented.
Vibration (and noise) level information
for all tools and equipment should be
held on site file.

• Whole-Body Vibration – Works

requiring the use of vibration generating
equipment should be avoided. Where
unavoidable, contractors must assess
and minimize risk and exposure to
operatives and personal vibration logs
maintained. Plant vibration level
information must be held on site file.

6 Visual Standards | Feb. 2019