Charla de seguridad sobre Vibration

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Vibration passed to the body from hand-held power tools, or through the seat and feet from mobile plant and vehicles. Regular exposure to hand-arm vibration can cause lasting damage to the blood vessels, nerves and joints of the hands and arms, and whole-body vibration can cause back pain and injury.

Controles que hay que revisar, del más eficaz al menos eficaz

1. Remove the vibrating task where possible, for example by mechanising it or using a different method.
2. Choose tools and plant designed for low vibration, and maintain them so vibration stays low.
3. Fit anti-vibration mounts, handles and suspension seats, and keep tools sharp and balanced.
4. Limit each worker's time on vibrating tools and plant by rotating tasks and scheduling breaks.
5. Train workers to recognise and report early symptoms such as tingling, numbness, whitening fingers and back pain.
6. Keep hands warm and dry, and arrange health monitoring for workers regularly exposed to vibration.

Dónde aparece en el trabajo

Pasos de trabajo de plantillas de SafetyDocs que tratan vibration:

• Manual tasksManage fatigue, prolonged sitting and vibrationDe Roller Operation
• DrivingAdjust the seat and controls, and manage fatigue and vibration when drivingDe Manual Handling
• EnvironmentControl noise, vibration, chemicals and weed spreadDe Hire Yard
• Handheld tool operation – powered & non-poweredChoose tools that reduce vibration, hand strain and overreachingDe Manual Handling

Preguntas para el equipo

1. ¿Dónde podría aparecer vibration hoy en este trabajo?
2. El control más eficaz es: «Remove the vibrating task where possible, for example by mechanising it or using a different method». ¿Podemos hacerlo aquí? Si no, ¿por qué no?
3. ¿Qué controles para vibration faltan o no funcionan en esta obra?
4. ¿Cuándo detendrías el trabajo por vibration, y a quién avisarías?
5. ¿Cómo informamos de un peligro, un cuasi accidente o un incidente en este trabajo?