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News Release from: Spillard Safety Systems | Subject: Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 15 July 2005
Guide to whole-body vibration (WBV)
Whole-body vibration (WBV) is the term given to the transmission of vibration into the human body.
Whole-body vibration (WBV) is the term given to the transmission of vibration into the human body This vibration normally, but not exclusively, is the result of the body being in physical contact with a surface, or surfaces, of a self-propelled moving vehicle, and acts upon the individual such that it contributes to negative health, especially low back pain
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 22 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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From July 2005, UK workers are protected from WBV through the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
Employers who might be exposing employees to WBV by nature of their work must carry out a risk assessment to establish the extent of the risk to WBV.
An assessment of WBV exposure can normally be based on published information for that machine.
Where the exposure action value as defined in CVWR 2005 is exceeded, or likely to be exceeded, an action plan of necessary control measures to remove or reduce this risk must be designed and implemented and monitored over time.
A guide to WBV has been recently issued by the Off-highway Plant and Equipment Research Centre (OPERC).
For further information on WBV or for a copy of this guide please contact Spillard Safety Systems.
Spillard Safety Systems specialises in the supply and installation of on-board safety equipment for mobile plant and vehicles, including suspension seating and driver restraints, and is a distributor for both Grammer Seating Systems and Sears Manufacturing Company.
Spillard Safety Systems also offers a whole body vibration testing service.
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