Repeated exposure to vibration from hand and power tools and while using vehicles and mobile plant can cause permanent injuries to blood vessels, nerves and joints.
Guidance for workers who work with hand-held power tools and machines.
This guide is for businesses that carry out work involving hand-held power tools and machines. It explains how to identify and manage the risks from hand-arm vibration (HAV).
Guidance for workers who drive or operate machines.
This guide is for businesses that carry out work involving machines. It explains how to identify and manage the risks from excessive whole body vibration (WBV).
