HAND ARM VIBRATION

CHECKLIST

Inspected By: Name of vibrating tool:

Location: Date & Time:

Observation
S.No Activity Remarks
YES NO
Do you use hand-held tools that may create a risk of
1. Hand-arm vibration syndrome?

Have you carried out a risk assessment for

2. the use of such tools?

Whether training and information to employees for safe use of

3.
vibrating tools is conducted?
4. Means of vibration control is explained?
Means of maintaining blood circulation is explained?
5.
Have you provided Health monitoring for workers exposed to
6.
vibration. It includes pre-employment and annual exams.
During purchasing hand-held machinery do you ask suppliers for
7.
information on vibration levels?
Is there is any possibility to use Non-vibrating tools instead of
8.
vibrating tools.
Are vibrating tools equipped with grips made of heavy rubber or
9.
similar vibration-damping material?
10. Are Tools inspected daily before use and are kept clean
Are tools well maintained? They are kept sharp, lubricated, and
11. tuned. (Tools that are worn, out of alignment, or otherwise in
poor condition can produce greater vibration.)
Operators of vibrating tools take a 10-minute break each hour
12.
and/or alternate work with vibrating and non-vibrating tools.
Is trained and experienced worker is engaged to operate
13.
vibrating tools.
Whether proper PPE such as goggles, ear plug, nose mask is
14.
used

1. OPERATOR NAME:
2. OPERATOR NAME:

NAME & SIGNATURE NAME & SIGNATURE

SITE ENGINEER SAFETY ENGINEER
NOTE: OPERATOR CHANGES NEED TO BE DONE FOR EVERY ONE HOUR.