The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 aim to protect workers from health risks associated with vibration exposure. Employers must take action when daily vibration exposure exceeds 2.5 m/s² A(8) for hand-arm vibration, known as the Exposure Action Value (EAV). The regulations also set an Exposure Limit Value (ELV), which is the maximum allowable daily exposure of 5.0 m/s² A(8) for hand-arm vibration.
Employers are required to assess the risk of vibration exposure in the workplace and implement technical and organizational measures to reduce exposure. This can include using low-vibration tools and maintaining equipment properly. Regular health checks for workers exposed to high levels of vibration are also mandated under these regulations.
Additionally, employers must provide information, instruction, and training to workers about the risks associated with vibration and the measures in place to control it. These regulations, based on the European Union’s Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive (2002/44/EC), came into force on 6 July 2005 and apply to both hand-arm and whole-body vibration.
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