| Document ID (ISN) | 109726 |
| CIS number |
09-683 |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
AIS20 (rev 1)
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Whole-body vibration in agriculture |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, June 2009. 4p. 5 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/ais20.pdf [in English]
|
| Abstract |
This information sheet outlines the risk of developing back pain from whole-body vibration (WBV) exposure in agriculture and provides explanations on what can be done to reduce exposure to WBV. Topics addressed: definition of WBV; Control of Vibrations Regulations 2005; limitation of exposure (maintenance, speed limitations, replacement of seats and selection of equipment); monitoring and control; information and training. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; whole-body vibration; agriculture; backache; risk factors; agricultural equipment |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
responsibilities of employers; legal aspects; drivers; data sheet; selection of equipment; limitation of exposure; safe working methods; drivers seats |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Agriculture
Vibration
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
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