| Document ID (ISN) | 78246 |
| CIS number |
02-105 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-1798-X |
| Year |
2001 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Commission |
| Title |
Hand-arm vibration in foundries |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O.Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2001. 30p. Illus. 18 ref. Price: GBP 6.00. |
| Abstract |
This booklet aimed at managers, safety officers and safety representatives within the foundry industry gives guidance on how to reduce the risks of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). Main topics covered: definition of HAVS; risks factors; cost for employers; exposure control; engineering and management controls: personal protection; system design and process control; good grinding practices; selection of grinding wheels; wheel hardness; training; work organization; health surveillance. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
vibration control; United Kingdom; training material; vibration disease; foundries; hand-arm vibration |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
work organization; grinding machines; abrasive wheels; training manuals; safety and health training; economic aspects; vibration protective gloves; risk factors; limitation of exposure |
| Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Foundries, metalcasting and forging operations
Vibration
OSH training
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