Posted By Aidan Toner Presently trying to get to grips with the Vibration Regs and specifically L140-'Guidance To Vibration Regulations'. Presently stumped when I look at section 148 which is all about situations when exposures are likely to exceed the exposure action level (EAV). Section 148 talks about-An action plan showing the priorities for introducing vibration control measures,incorporating; Immediate actions to control vibration exposure(eg LIMITS ON PERSONAL EXPOSURE TIMES); The guidance then goes on to talk about subsequent planned actions of a PLANT ELIMINATION OR MODIFICATION NATURE. Can use of the words 'immediate' and 'planned' be justifable in changing the established hierarchal control order as outlined in the Management Regs and ACOP for Regulation 3.???? Maybe the 2 day IOSH course is needed to shake me up and let it sink in?? All comment welcome.

Posted By Aidan Toner Thanks Paul-What you say makes good sense.I could go along totally with what you are saying IF section 148 referred to 'exposures approaching the ELV Exposure Limit Value' rather than the EAV Exposure Action Value.