Timetable for implementation of the Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive (2002/44/EC)
November 2003
Publication of Consultative Documents. Consultation Ends March 2004
December 2003 - June 2004
Collate responses to Consultative Document
June 2004 - October 2004
Complete revision of Regulations and Guidance
January 2005
Regulations made and Laid
May 2005
Guidance published
6 July 2005
Regulations come into force
workers in Great Britain are exposed to either excessive noise or hand arm vibration. 