Vibration exposure evaluation checklist

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Methods that do not involve exposure to vibration were thoroughly investigated before it was decided that it could not be totally eliminated for this task to be done:

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Ways to reduce vibration (e.g. tool support devices) have been investigated and implemented:

Yes
No

Any hazards introduced by equipment and processes meant to reduce vibration have been addressed:

Yes
No

All sorts of working conditions where vibration might be an issue have been considered (i.e. abnormal settings and emergency situations):

Yes
No

Where there is a high vibration risk, a Permit to Work system has been considered:

Yes
No

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Bodily considerations

Workers are able to rotate jobs and/or are given sufficient time to rest and recover following and between work that exposes them to vibration:

Yes
No

Movement is designed into tasks as much as possible to prevent lengthy times with a static posture:

Yes
No

To ensure good blood circulation throughout the task, the work area is kept suitably warm:

Yes
No

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Equipment

Tools, equipment and devices that have been identified as either a source of vibration or an aid to reduce exposure are subject to a maintenance programme:

Yes
No

Equipment was purchased and is used for specific tasks based on expert advice:

Yes
No

Personal protective equipment has been included in vibration assessments:

Yes
No

The manufacturer’s information is always readily available to help assess risks; It has been consulted for this evaluation:

Yes
No

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Medical checks

Pre-employment questionnaires are used to identify if a worker may have previously been exposed to vibration and therefore might have a problem:

Yes
No

Period medical questionnaires are completed at least annually to check for potential problems relating to vibration:

Yes
No

Medical assessments and questionnaire reviews are carried out by someone with the right knowledge and experience:

Yes
No

Documented reporting and investigations procedures for health and safety incidents include the effects of vibration:

Yes
No

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Workers are trained and can access information so that they...

recognise potential sources of vibration and minimise the risk:

Yes
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understand how exposure to vibration can affect health and what the early signs of injury are:

Yes
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know how to report a vibration-related injury:

Yes
No

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To protect workers...

a documented Permit to Work system has been considered for activities where the risk of vibration affecting health is thought to be high:

Yes
No

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