Power tools : how to reduce vibration health risks
"This leaflet is aimed at employers in companies where vibrating hand-held or hand-held guided power tools and machinery are used. It is part of a campaign to reduce hand-arm vibration injuries in the workplace by alerting employers to the damage that can be done by vibrating tools and machiner...
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| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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Sudbury
2001
HSE Books |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19201474124910296569-Power-tools-how-to-reduce-vibr.htm |
| Summary: | "This leaflet is aimed at employers in companies where vibrating hand-held or hand-held guided power tools and machinery are used. It is part of a campaign to reduce hand-arm vibration injuries in the workplace by alerting employers to the damage that can be done by vibrating tools and machinery and encouraging them to choose those with low levels of vibration. Contents: What is this leaflet about? Who is it for? How will it help you? Vibrating power tools - preventing vibration injuries; What are the health risks from hand-arm vibration (HAV)? How many people are affected? What are your duties as a power tool user? Buying tools - how can manufacturers and suppliers help you? Summary of the legal duties of power tool suppliers, manufacturers, importers and hire companies; Sources of helpful vibration data; What do the units of measurement mean? Using vibration data; Manufacturers' vibration data; Why is vibration data important? How do I use the manufacturer's data? Other important factors in choosing tools; Managing tool use; Other guidance from tool manufacturers; Further reading; Further information." |
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| Physical Description: | 12 p. Paper |