Vibration - full body - Prevent Checklists

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		Vibration - full body
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Description	The list is based on the following regulations
The checklist contains questions about how risks associated with whole-body vibration can be investigated and managed in the business. Whole-body vibration occurs when someone stands, sits, or lies on a vibrating surface and where the exposure is such that the whole body is subjected to the vibrations, for example in operator environments and on platforms on machines. Feel free to use the checklist together with Prevent's publication Vibration Guide – Whole Body Vibrations.	AFS 2023:1 §11 AFS 2023:10 3§4 AFS 2023:15 2§12

Vibrations

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				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. Are vehicles being driven?
a) On uneven surfaces?
b) With a heavy workload?
5. Is there ongoing investigation and maintenance of substrates, such as ground, roads or floors?
6. Ensure that 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?
d) Is it used for the right type of tasks?
7. Can regular breaks be arranged?
8. Are there stressful working postures in combination with whole-body vibrations?
9. Are employees exposed to vibration provided with information and training on the risks and how to manage them?
10. Are there any particularly sensitive employees? (e.g. pregnant women.)
11. Do any employees have medical issues that could be attributed to whole-body vibrations?

Other Here you can note risks that need to be addressed that are not included in the checklist

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