Posted By E C Hello all, Okay after spending an age searching, i can let you all into a great website that is constantly being updated with equipment. Its a HAV database for tools from Strimmers to needleguns. You can search for particualr makes and manufactures, and the best possible news is that its Free!!!. Not sure if your allowed to put links on here so email me for the link. The database contains vibration data measured on the handle of power tools during one of two conditions: Artificial testing in accordance with relevant part of ISO 8662 (i.e., a CE declared vibration level); or Actual working conditions in accordance with ISO 5349 (i.e., a field measured level). CE-declared levels are most suitable to use during acquisition of new power tools since it helps buyers compare products. You must however be aware of the fact that CE-declared levels do not necessarily mirror vibration levels during actual use of tools at a work site. Therefor, CE-declared levels should not be used for risk assessment purposes. It is also important to consider other factors besides vibration, such as the weight of the power tool, balance, ergonomics, efficiency and noise. Field measured levels should be considered as a sample test that is usually influenced by different working and confounding conditions, such as the quality and the degree of wear of the tool itself and its accessories (grinding wheel, chisel, etc.), working place, type of work, etc. Thus data can vary considerable between power tools of the same model. Field measurement data may be used for risk assessment purposes but with precaution. There is also a section for Whole body vibration

Posted By ian mcnally Interestingly enough I was speaking to a specialist HSE inspector who also referred me to this website, he also advised me that this information should only be used as a guide and suggested we ought to be able to verify such emissions by site testing. Further, he said the HSE would apply a factor that would increase the stated emissions. I raised this at an IOSH construction meeting and you can imagine the responses. It occurs to me that there may be a number of safety professionals out there that have arranged for independent field testing of products using the tri-axial method which can provide more accurate data. Perhaps this information could be shared and made available from IOSH? It may be able to save a lot of duplicate testing. Just a thought. Ian