Vibration At Work Policy

This policy supplements the Health & Safety Policy Statement and describes how we discharge our duties under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.

 

Excessive vibration levels can, if experienced over a long period of time, cause serious health problems. Therefore, it is our intention to ensure that individuals are not exposed to levels of vibration exceeding legal limits.

 

We will achieve this by:-

 

• Reducing vibration levels at source.
• Identifying residual sources of excessive vibration.
• Advising staff when vibration levels are likely to exceed the exposure action value (2.5m/s²).
• Undertaking risk assessments and identifying practical vibration reduction measures.
• Using alternative equipment or work processes, as well as providing staff with information, instruction and training.
• Limiting the time staff are exposed to vibration.

 

If it is not reasonably practicable to reduce vibration levels below 2.5m/s² then, using the steps outlined above, we will ensure that the exposure limit value is not exceeded.

 

Site Agents are responsible for providing suitable plant and equipment and for ensuring that systems of work that minimise exposure to vibration are implemented.

 

It is the responsibility of each member of staff to:-

 

• Co-operate with this policy.
• To abide by the requirements of any systems of work designed to protect them.
• Operate any plant and equipment in a way that will minimise exposure to vibration.
• Report possible vibration induced health problems without delay.

 

Failure to comply with this policy without good cause may result in disciplinary action.

 

 

 

 

The policy has also been produced as a separate document and is on public display.

 

Reviewed October 2009