Hand-arm vibration
Learn how to protect your arms and hands against vibration.
Hand-arm vibration can cause
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Reduced sensitivity -
Reduced strength -
Reduced dexterity
Employers’ responsibility
There are no formal Canadian regulations governing vibration. Canadian agencies will use the Threshold Limit Values (TKVs) and guidelines recommended by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) which states that daily exposure limit to vibration (8 hours equivalent total value) should not exceed that of 5 meters/sec2.
*Content source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. www.ccohs.ca and independent testing by VITO
Managing and preventing hand-arm vibration
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Use efficient and appropriate toolsSwitching to high-performance abrasives help reduce vibration exposure as they cut faster, allowing jobs to be completed in a shorter time, reducing overall exposure.
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Eliminate, reduce or substitute tasksBy eliminating, reducing or substituting tasks that involve hand-arm vibration, risks related to vibration exposure are minimized.
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Adjust work method or consumablesAdjusting how a job is being completed or what type of consumable is being used can greatly reduce vibration.
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