The risks of exposure to vibration in the hand-arm system: Worker's checklist

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The risks of exposure to vibration in the hand-arm system: Worker's checklist

Les risques d’exposition aux vibrations au système mains-bras : Aide-mémoire-travailleur

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
Canada
Languages

French

Provider
Provider (English)
Occupational Health Public Health Network
Provider (Original)
Réseau de santé publique en santé au travail

Description

Fact sheet presenting to the worker the elements to consider in order to identify the risk situations in his workplace when using vibrating or percussive tools, the possible effects on his health as well as recommendations to reduce the risk.
 

Fiche présentant au travailleur les éléments à considérer afin d’identifier les situations à risque dans son milieu de travail lors de l’utilisation d’outils vibrants ou percutants, les effets possibles sur sa santé ainsi que des recommandations pour réduire le risque.

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Language of original language description

French

Other data

Hazards
Vibrations
Health effects
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Worker participation
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target audience
Workers
Type of visual resource
Leaflet/Booklet
Year
2018