Hi Sarah,

1. I keep a register of all tools with their vibration ratings.
2. Using the HSE calculator I produce Vibration assessments based on an acitivity. As more than one tool can be used, its often an estimate on how long each tool would be used, entered into the calculator.
3. We then determine how long a person can do that activtiy(s) for. For example how many panels can be built knowing how long it takes to build an average panel.

Hope this helps

https://www.hse.gov.uk/vibration/hav/calculator-guide.htm

Similar to Mr Brightside.

In our chart we have separate trigger times dependent upon substrate - steel, wood, concrete - as the accelaration values can vary.

We reference the chart in the Risk Assessement and make a note of the trigger times on the specific tools case.

Putting a specific trigger time in an RA is something to avoid - what happens when you buy tools with significantly lower vibration meaning trigger times can be increased?

Hi Sarah,

As mentioned I wouln't put into a risk assessment. I would simply add that the control would be to carry out vibration assessments, keep a tool list, training etc. 

In the header section for my risk assessments I have a section for associated documents and I would add the vibration assessment reference in there.

The key thing to remember is how this information reaches the end user. What I have found useful is adding the vibration information to the SSOW so that it is incoperated into the training. It depends on how often you change tools or processes.