Code of Practice for Controlling Risks due to Whole-body Vibration in Ships

Code: BHMSO019

Helps explain the duties of operators/managers regarding the assessment and control of risks due to whole-body vibration in the maritime environment.

Weight(kg): 0.18
£10.50 ex VAT


The objectives of the 'Code of Practice for Controlling Risks due to Whole-body Vibration in Ships' are to:

  • Explain the duties of employers regarding the assessment and control of health risks associated with exposure to whole-body vibration in the maritime environment
  • Provide sufficient information to enable employers to assess the risks of injury to seafarers from whole-body vibration
  • Set out measures to be taken to control that risk, either by appropriate design and use of equipment or by the use of methods to limit exposures to whole-body vibration 
  • Set out the requirements to monitor the health of seafarers
  • Discuss the employer's duties to inform seafarers of the risks and consequences of exposure to whole-body vibration, and to provide adequate training for the safe use of vessels and machinery

The Code of Practice deals with the: 

  • assessment of risk from whole-body vibration onboard ships 
  • measurement and evaluation of whole-body vibration 
  • assessment of the severity of exposures to whole-body vibration
  • identification of controls to eliminate or reduce exposures to whole-body vibration
  • involvement of crew members in the control of whole-body vibration risks, including the provision of information and training
  • provision of health monitoring and surveillance for whole-body vibration
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