Managers Responsibilities
Last updated:Find out if any employees carry out tasks, which may expose them to vibration (a list of the types of equipment which may cause a problem is listed in Appendix 2).
If they do:
- Carry out a more detailed survey of the equipment in use using the form in Appendix 1.
- Ask employees if they have any symptoms of HAVS (Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome)
- Contact the Health and Safety Team for further advice and assistance.
- Ensure they wear warm clothing to maintain good blood circulation.
When purchasing handheld equipment check that it will be suitable for the task and compare vibration emission information for different brands and models (noise levels should be checked in the same way). Take into account suitability, vibration emission, efficiency, and your specific requirements. Bear in mind equipment may have a higher vibration emission level but do the job in a quarter of the time of a lower vibration model leading to a lower exposure to HAV overall.