HAVS Legislation

While every effort is made to ensure that these documents are the latest versions with the latest amendments it is advisable to check with the appropriate body for the updated legislation

EU Legislation

The Council of Ministers and the European Parliament adopted a joint text for a Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive regarding exposure of workers to the risks arising from vibration on 21 May 2002. The Directive was published in the Official Journal of the European Communities on 6 July 2002 (L177 Vol 45, p12) as Directive 2002/44/EC on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from vibration and has now come into force. Member States have three years to implement the Directive from 6 July 2002.

UK Legislation

There are no specific legal provisions requiring control of occupational exposure to vibration except for the general provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999, the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 apply. In particular, under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 as amended by the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Amendment Regulations 1994, manufacturers and suppliers of machinery are obliged to reduce risks to a minimum to provide data on vibration, and information on risks to health and their control.