In this Division:

"hand-arm vibration" means vibration that is transmitted from vibrating surfaces of objects such as hand tools, through the hands and arms, and

"whole-body vibration" means vibration that is transmitted to an employees body from vibrating surfaces on which an employee stands or sits.

Evaluation
14.12.1.1

The evaluation of hand-arm and whole body vibration must be conducted in accordance with:

(a) ISO Standard 5349-1986, "Mechanical Vibration -Guidelines for the Measurement and assessment of Human Exposure to Hand-transmitted Vibration" ;

(b) ANSI Standard 53.34-1986, "Human Exposure to Vibration Transmitted to the Hand, Guide for the Measurement and Evaluation';

(c) ISO Standard 2631/1 -1995. "Evaluation of Human Exposure to Whole body Vibration; or

(d) other standard acceptable to the safety officer .

Equipment Selection and Use
14.12.1.2

(1) The exposure guidelines for vibration in the standards referenced in section 14.12.1.1 must be used for guidance m the purchase and design of equipment and machinery .

(2) When practicable, equipment which meets the guidelines in subsection (1) must be used in preference to equipment which produces higher levels of vibration.

Reducing Vibration
14.12.1.3

(1) If equipment is used which produces excessive vibration, the railway must investigate and, if practicable, implement means to reduce the vibration.

(2) Means to reduce whole-body vibration include:

(a) controlling the source of vibration by engineered means such as balancing or vibration dampening;

(b) providing seated employees with vibration-isolated seating;

(c) providing standing employees with mechanically isolated flooring;

(d) isolating the source of vibration by other means; and

(e) limiting the duration of exposure.

(3) Means to reduce hand-arm vibration include the use of anti-vibration or low vibration tools, hand tools, grips and gloves.

Labels
14.12.1.4

Equipment which produces levels of vibration above the recommended guidelines must be labelled to identify the hazard.

Pneumatic Tools
14.12.1.5

The discharge of cold gases from a pneumatic tool that produces excessive levels of vibration

must not be directed over the operator's hands. ..,.

Information on Adverse Effects
14.12.1.6

The railway must ensure that an employee, exposed to excessive levels of vibration, is informed of the nature of the hazard and possible adverse effects.

Instruction and Training
14.12.1.7

If an employee is exposed to excessive levels of vibration, the railway must provide instruction and training in work practices that can reduce the risk, including:

(a) maintenance of machinery to prevent the development of excessive vibration;

(b) use of gloves and clothing to maintain body temperature;

(c) proper use of any anti-vibration tools, grips or, in some circumstances, gloves; and

(d) any other effective means to reduce the transmission of vibration to the hands or body.