MDG-TSG-LP-012.134

Are risk assessments carried out and do they include the use of vibrating equipment and the precautions to be taken to reduce the risk?

Have individuals who use vibrating equipment been Identified? If so:- have they been informed of the associated risk

Is new equipment assessed prior to purchase? If so are these assessments used as a selection criterion?

Is new equipment purchased in line with a company standard?

Does the purchase policy take account of vibration along with other health & safety issues? And does the equipment comply with British and European Standards?

Is current equipment maintained according to manufactures instructions and are records of maintenance retained and available?

Is the equipment that is hired of a similar specification to that which is purchased and are checks carried out to ensure that the equipment meets the required specification?

Is work with vibrating equipment limited as far as reasonably practicable?

Where the potential exists for exposure limits could be exceeded, have measures been put in place to ensure adequate rest periods between operating vibrating equipment.

Is there a Health Surveillance programme for monitoring exposure to vibration?<br><br>If so has an annual HAVS vibration questionnaire been issued to the relevant employees?<br><br>Are completed questionnaires returned to the Occupational Health Adviser (Nurse)? <br><br>And where appropriate is a medical examination undertaken using the Stockholm scale?

In order to filter out individuals likely to be susceptible to HAVS, Is Health Screening carried out prior to, recruitment, Internal transfer?

Where HAVS is diagnosed are managers informed by the Medical Advisor of actions required? <br><br>And any recommended restrictions for limited exposure implemented? <br><br>Are RIDDOR F2508 Forms completed and forwarded to the Enforcing Authority?

Are employees who use vibrating equipment trained (Vibration Training Package)? <br><br>If so does the training extend to include their managers? <br><br>Are training records retained? Are they kept up to date and available? <br><br>And is refresher training carried out at three yearly intervals?

Are existing and new employees who may be exposed to work involving the use of vibrating equipment made aware of the Vibration Management Procedure? <br><br>And the purpose and content of health surveillance programme?