| Document ID (ISN) | 106117 |
| CIS number |
07-200 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-6126-1 |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Booklet L141
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Whole-body vibration - The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2005. iv, 60p. 29 ref. Price: GBP 10.95. |
| Abstract |
This document contains in-depth guidance on the requirements of the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 (see CIS 06-1260) as they relate to whole-body vibration. Part 1 of sets out the text of the Regulations and explains their meaning, while Part 2 is a practical guide for employers covering the following aspects: risk assessment; estimating vibration exposure; controlling risks; arranging health monitoring; duties of machine manufacturers; obtaining competent help for the assessment and control of risks. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
vibration control; whole-body vibration; United Kingdom; responsibilities of employers |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
limitation of exposure; hazard evaluation; exposure evaluation; legislation; safety guides; comment on directive; supply of information; information of personnel; medical supervision |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Vibration
|
