We have identified a potential problem with vibration but this is a whole new area for me. We have several laboratory grinders which are transmitting vibration through the work surfce and floor to standing operatives. As far as the CVaWR 2005 go our work fits the definition of WBV (2 (1) but all the HSE guidance I have found relates specifically to that caused by vehicles etc. We clearly need to assess the risks and implement some controls but can any one point me in the right direction of further guidence. I assume we will need measure magnitude and exposure etc but I am unsure whether this can be acheived in house or we need to bring in a specilaist.

Thanks Ron, Its something that was considered on supply, in fact I obtained some AV foam and fitted to our first grinder along with enough for additional units. Installtion was signed over to the line managers. I have been involved in reviewing the risk assessments due to some other issues including dust and a possible HAV matter. While conducting observations and questioning it becam apparrent operators were feeling some discomfort thorough floor transmission (modular building with wooden floor). I am currently looking at other controls including AV mounts and antifatigue mats, as we may reconfigure the benches I can also look at the bench - floor - wall interface. My main concern was that I was missing some obvious duty to measure or something. I guess if new controls remove or reduce the discomfort then we have achieved our aim. Thanks again Jon

Thanks Colin, I will bear that in mind. We have mats and mounts on one unit and this helps, but not clear at the moment if its enough. what this space!