Noise and vibration
The checklist contains questions about how noise and vibrations can be avoided and whether the employer offers surveys to employees who are exposed.
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Noise and vibration
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| Description | The list is based on the following regulations |
The checklist contains questions about how noise and vibrations can be avoided and whether the employer offers surveys to employees who are exposed. |
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Noise
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| 1. Is there any disturbing noise? |
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| 2. Has the noise level been measured? |
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| 3. Have measures been taken to limit noise as far as practicable? |
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| 4. Has the employee who is exposed to noise been informed of the risk of injury and how to protect themselves? |
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| 5. Are there warning signs in particularly noisy areas or next to noisy machines where employees are permanently present? |
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| 6. Is there access to appropriate hearing protection with the correct level of attenuation if needed? |
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| 7. Are the hearing protectors in good condition and well maintained? |
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| 8. Is noise data requested when purchasing new machinery, technical equipment, etc.? |
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| 9. Does the employer offer hearing examinations to those employees who are exposed to noise that is equal to or exceeds any of the upper action values? |
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Vibrations
| Question | Yes | No | N/A | Risk assessment: | Risk description | ||
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| 10. Has the employer investigated the working conditions and assessed the risks that may arise as a result of exposure to vibration at work? |
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| 11. Is work equipment chosen that has as little vibration impact as possible for employees who are exposed to vibrations? |
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| 12. Are the employees exposed to vibration receiving information and training about the risks and how to manage them? |
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| 13. 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)? |
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| b) Is there a suspicion of causing ill-health? |
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| c) Has any other employee who works in a similar way suffered from vibration injuries? |
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| Other Here you can note risks that need to be addressed that are not included in the checklist |
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