Identifies HAV risk level
December 1st 2007 As part of an ongoing
commitment to improving
health and safety, A-Plant
has launched a Hand-Arm
Vibration (HAV) labelling
system for the company's
equipment and tool hire
fleet.
The system follows the
'Traffic Light' method of
indicating possible risks to
prolonged exposure to
vibration recommended by
the Hire Association Europe.
Under the new labelling
scheme, A-Plant now
attaches coloured stickers to
all vibration-producing
machines and equipment
supplied by the company, to
assist employers, employees
and users in identifying the
vibration risk level of the
machine or equipment they
have hired.
The labelling scheme
defines the HAV risk level as
follows: Green – HAV below
5m/s2 – 8h maximum use per
day; Amber – HAV between
5 and 10m/s2 – 2h
maximum use per day; and
Red – HAV over 10m/s2 –
Risk must be assessed before
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