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Vibration Measurement and Actions
The vibration directive places the responsibility for compliance on employers.
Actions that should be followed by employers include:
Assess the levels of vibration exposure.
Determine from this assessment if operators will be exposed to vibration
levels above the limits stated in the directive.
Take appropriate actions to reduce operator’s exposure to vibration.
Provide operators with information and training to reduce their exposure to
vibration.
Keep good records and update operations and training on a regular basis.
If the assessment concludes that vibration level exposure is too high, one or more
of the following actions may be necessary:
1. Train operators
Perform operations (accelerating, steering, braking, etc.) in a smooth
manner.
Adjust machine speed appropriately.
Adjust the controls, mirrors and seat suspension for comfortable operation.
Travel across the smoothest parts of the work site and avoid ruts and pot-
holes.
2. Choose proper equipment for the job
Use machines with the proper power and capacity.
Select machines with good suspension seats.
Look for controls that are easy to use.
Ensure good visibility from the operator’s position.
3. Maintain the work site
Smooth ruts and fill potholes in traffic areas whenever possible.
Clean up debris frequently.
Vary traffic patterns to avoid exposure to rough terrain.
4. Maintain the equipment
Ensure correct tire pressures.
Check that seat suspension and all controls work smoothly and properly.
Vibration Levels
The following two tables show typical Whole-Body and Hand-Arm Vibration
levels for the Gehl R105 servo-controlled skid-steer loaders with their different
seat options.
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