Code Of Practice For Controlling Risks Due To Hand-transmitted
Vibration On Ships

Product Description

The objectives of the ` Code of Practice for Controlling Risks due to H&-transmitted Vibration on Ships` are to: Explain the duties of employers regarding the assessment & control of health risks associated with exposure to h&-transmitted vibration in the maritime environment. Provide sufficient information to enable employers to assess the risks of injury to seafarers from h&-transmitted vibration. Set out measures to be taken to control that risk, either by appropriate design & use of equipment or by the use of methods to limit exposures to h&-transmitted vibration. Set out the requirements to monitor the health of seafarers. Discuss the employer`s duties to inform seafarers of the risks & consequences of exposure to h&-transmitted vibration, & to provide adequate training for the safe use of vessels, machinery & tools. The Code of Practice deals with: The assessment of risk from h&-transmitted vibration onboard ships. The measurement & evaluation of h&-transmitted vibration. The assessment of the severity of exposures to h&-transmitted vibration. The identification of controls to eliminate or reduce exposures to h&-transmitted vibration. The involvement of crew members in the control h&-transmitted vibration risks, including the provision of information & training. The provision of health monitoring & surveillance for h&-transmitted vibration.