Whole-Body Vibration

Whole-Body Vibration

The main risk of whole-body vibration is musculoskeletal disorders, most commonly back pain, which can be caused by the constant shocks and jolts from operating mobile machinery like tractors, forklifts and seafaring vehicles. Other risks include numbness, headaches, fatigue, balance issues, and digestive problems, which develop with prolonged exposure.

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007 apply to:

All owners, operators, and managers of ships and fishing vessels.
Employers of Seafarers.
Personnel working on merchant ships.
Skippers and Crew including fishing vessels.
Small Commercial Vessels.
Yachts with Paid Crew.

The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 apply to:

Employers: where an employee is exposed to vibration from machinery and vehicles, such as those in construction, agriculture, transport, and warehousing.
Self-employed individuals: who are both an employer and an employee for their own undertaking.

Both these Regulations require employers to assess the vibration risks and take action as is necessary.

Our comprehensive vibration assessments help you:

Identify risks: Pinpoint sources of harmful vibration from vehicles and machinery.
Achieve compliance: Ensure your company adheres to current health and safety regulations.
Protect your team: Mitigate health risks and prevent long-term musculoskeletal disorders.
Avoid costs: Prevent expensive compensation claims and the loss of trained employees.
Implement practical solutions: Receive recommendations to minimise vibration exposure, such as equipment modifications or changes to work practices.

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