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Hand Arm Vibration Risks
Hand Arm Vibration Risks
Hand Arm Vibration Risks
Vibration Risks
If your employees are at risk from hand/arm vibration, you will have duties under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations
2005. Here, the four most important requirements are: (1) risk assessment; (2) eliminating or minimising exposure; (3) health sur-
veillance and (4) training. To assess vibration risks, follow the steps below.
Material adapted from HSE L140, INDG175 and INDG296 under the terms of the Open Government Licence v.3.0.