Evaluate vibration exposure
Assessing the risk of exposure to noise and vibration at work

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Evaluate vibration exposure


Assessing the risk of exposure to noise and vibration at work

Author : Fabienne PROST

Publication date: September 10, 2012, Review date: November 27, 2016 | Lire en français

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3. Evaluate vibration exposure

A number of questions will help you determine whether this risk exists.

  • Has an equipment manufacturer warned of a vibration risk?

  • Is a machine used for purposes other than those specified by the manufacturer?

  • Are one or more machines used for "long periods"?

  • Is an operator exposed to heavy shocks?

  • Are there any awkward work postures?

  • Have there been any complaints from employees?

  • Are the tools worn?

If the answers to these questions are in the affirmative (for those where the answer is possible), there is probably a vibration-related problem; it is therefore necessary to continue the vibration risk assessment....

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