Vibration solutions: practical ways to reduce the risk of hand-arm vibration injury

Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 170

Health and Safety Executive, 2010
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Current

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Core Supplement

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Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets

Abstract

Useful to managers in industry experiencing issues with vibration tools, where use can lead to hand-arm vibration syndrome and vibration white finger. Includes case studies showing how to reduce vibration levels and describes solutions and costs.

History

Supersedes HSG170 'Vibration solutions: practical ways to reduce the risk of hand-arm vibration injury' (HSE, 1997). This is a web version of HSG170 (first edition, published 1997). This version has been adapted for online use from HSE’s current printed version - produced January 2010.

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9780717609543

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  • Health and safety
  • Special subject areas
  • Occupational health

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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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