Overview and Background

Many employers recognize that their workers have some degree of exposure to hand-arm vibration (HAV). However, they rarely have the technical experience or equipment to evaluate and mitigate these risks. The objectives of this paper are for the reader to:

  • Learn the updates on relevant standards and guidelines for hand-arm vibration.

  • Understand the principles of vibration and the effect of vibration on the human body.

  • Discover how to control HAVs through technical, administrative, and medically related measures.

  • Learn about the tools for calculating risk exposure and available Web resources for product information.

The medical and HSE community know several things about HAV exposures that make this an important and emerging risk in the worker population.

Keywords:
health & medicine, hand arm vibration, eu directive, guideline, information, grinder, directive, risk management, hav exposure, employer
Subjects:
Health, Risk Management and Decision-Making, Risk, uncertainty, and risk assessment
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2012. American Society of Safety Engineers
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