Vibration - hand and arm - Prevent Checklists

	Document name
		Vibration - hand and arm
Area/location	Date
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Description	The list is based on the following regulations
The checklist contains questions about how risks associated with vibration can be investigated and managed in the business. In the event of hand and arm vibration, the employee's daily vibration exposure is estimated, which is the total exposure during a full working day (8h). The daily exposure value is compared with the action value for hand and arm vibration (2.5 ms2) and the limit value (5.0 ms2). If the action value is exceeded, the employer must put in place measures to reduce the risks. The limit value must not be exceeded. Daily vibration exposure can be estimated with the swedish work environment authority's vibration calculator.	AFS 2023:1 §11 AFS 2023:10 3§4 AFS 2023:15 2§12

Vibration - hand and arm

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Action	Responsible	Latest completion date	Control
				Low	Medium	High
1. Has the employer investigated the working conditions and assessed the risks that may arise as a result of exposure to vibration at work?
2. Is the work planned so that exposure to vibrations is kept to a minimum?
3. Is work equipment chosen that has as little vibration impact as possible for employees who are exposed to vibrations?
4. Procedures are in place to ensure that vibrating machinery and equipment.
a) Is the maintenance being carried out according to the plan?
b) Has it been checked for wear?
c) Used with accessories designed for the equipment?
5. Has an investigation been conducted to determine if it is possible to completely eliminate vibrations with the assistance of automation?
6. Can regular breaks be arranged?
7. Do workers experience simultaneous exposure to vibrations and cold?
8. Are the employees exposed to vibration receiving information and training about the risks and how to manage them?
9. Are there employees who can be particularly sensitive to vibrations?
10. A medical check-up is arranged for employees who work with vibrating tools if the exposure (exceeds) the action value.
a) Does the action value for hand and arm vibration exceed (2.5 ms2)?
b) Is there a suspicion of causing ill-health?
c) Has any other employee who works in a similar way suffered from vibration injuries?

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