Posted By Ian Clay At my place of work vibration testing has been carried out on pedestrian push mowers. The results were damning in that the safe working time was less than 1 hour in an 8 hour period. we work with these for aprox. 8.5 hours per day in summer. The mowers are going to be replaced with suitable ones but as these have not arrived we are expected to use the mowers from last year, not all staff have been informed of the results of the vibration testing. Which is the best aproach to management over this one? I am the safety representative for this department and think this could be a serious breach in health and safety. Your input will be well recieved.

Posted By Dave Wilson If they do not tell the employees and put in safe equipment or safe systems of work etc, then would suggset that they are in direct contravention of the HASAW Act and also the Management Regs in failing to protect from forseeable risks, employ safe systems of work, supply info to employees on matters affecting their safety etc etc. The HSE would have a field day here and the 'had an accident' in the last 3 years ambulance chaser would be rolling in it! The companies Employers Liability Insureres would be interested in this as well. This is in my opinion a deliberate and flagrant disregard of H&S if not dealt with and the 'man' should be told. If he then decides to do nothing then the HSE confidential help line may be of use!!!