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Code of Practice for Controlling Risks due to Whole-body Vibration in Ships

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Code of Practice for Controlling Risks due to Whole-body Vibration in Ships

Code of Practice for Controlling Risks due to Whole-body Vibration in Ships


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The objectives of the Code of Practice for Controlling Risks due to Whole-body Vibration in Ships are to:
  • Explain the duties of employers regarding the assessment and control of health risks associated with exposure to whole-body vibration in the maritime environment.
  • Provide sufficient information to enable employers to assess the risks of injury to seafarers from whole-body vibration.
  • Set out measures to be taken to control that risk, either by appropriate design and use of equipment or by the use of methods to limit exposures to whole-body vibration
  • Set out the requirements to monitor the health of seafarers.
  • Discuss the employer's duties to inform seafarers of the risks and consequences of exposure to whole-body vibration, and to provide adequate training for the safe use of vessels and machinery.

The Code of Practice deals with the:
  • assessment of risk from whole-body vibration onboard ships
  • measurement and evaluation of whole-body vibration
  • assessment of the severity of exposures to whole-body vibration
  • identification of controls to eliminate or reduce exposures to whole-body vibration
  • involvement of crew members in the control of whole-body vibration risks, including the provision of information and training
  • provision of health monitoring and surveillance for whole-body vibration.
 
ISBN
9780115530760
Author
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
Published by
TSO (The Stationery Office)
Publication Date
20 October 2009
Format
Paperback
Extent
73 pages
Dimensions
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
Approx Weight
0.4 kg
HS Code
490199