NR/L2/RMVP/0200/P102 ISSUE 2
Infrastructure Plant Manual: Hand Arm Vibration Management
| Organization: | NR |
| Publication Date: | 3 June 2017 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 10 |
scope:
This module describes the process for managing hand-arm vibration (HAV) to eliminate or reduce exposure to the lowest practicable level of vibration without causing ill health. It provides guidance on the identification of hazards and control measures for Individuals exposed to HAV.
This module applies to Network Rail Network Operations, Infrastructure Projects and Route Services only, as it is expected that, in compliance with The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, Network Rail's suppliers will have their own systems in place for health surveillance (Regulation 7), and the provision of information, instruction and training (Regulation 8) for work under their control.
See the index of NR/L2/RMVP/0200 for information on which:
a) specific roles this module applies to; and
b) modules that also apply to those roles.
Purpose
The implementation of this module contributes to mitigating the following risks:
a) compliance with legislation (LOLER, PUWER, HASAW) and Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005;
b) exposure of staff to hand-arm vibration (HAV); and
c) staff injuries, e.g. Operator being trapped between machine and infrastructure or machine and machine.
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