Whole Body Vibration Hazards: Employer's Checklist
Les risques d’exposition aux vibrations au corps entier : Aide-mémoire-employeur
Description
FactSheet presenting to the employer the elements to consider in order to identify risk situations in the workplace when its workers operate certain machinery, the possible effects on their health as well as recommendations to reduce the risk.
Fiche présentant à l’employeur les éléments à considérer afin d’identifier les situations à risque dans le milieu de travail lorsque ses travailleurs opèrent certaines machineries, les effets possibles sur leur santé ainsi que des recommandations pour réduire le risque.
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Prevention measures
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Reducing/minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed, job rotation