Whole-body vibration. The control of vibration at work regulations 2005 - guidance on regulations

Health and Safety: Legal Series L 141

Health and Safety Executive, 2010
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Health and Safety: Legal Series

Abstract

Examines legal duties of employers to control the risks to health and safety from whole-body vibration. Provides an introduction to whole-body vibration for employers. Also covers risk assessment and control, machinery manufacturers' duties on whole-body vibration risks, health monitoring, and postural risks.

History

This is a web version of L141 (first edition, published 2005). This version has been adapted for online use from HSE's current printed version - produced March 2010.

ISBN

9780717661268

Subjects

  • Workplace equipment
  • Special subject areas
  • Health and safety
  • Occupational health

Publisher History

The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.

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